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Sending The Work Out Demands Focus On Software- Related Legal Issues
The centrality of computer technology to all outsourcing transactions means that legal and compliance i's and t's must be dotted and crossed when it comes to software.
A recent case illustrates the difficulties that can arise in an outsourcing environment when the lines of responsibility for compliance with third-party software-licensing requirements are not clearly drawn between the customer and the outsourcing firm. In Maury v. Computer Sciences Corp., 2005 U.S. Dist. Lexis 4206, (D. Conn. Mar. 16, 2005), an employee of an outsourcing provider claimed that he was discharged in retaliation for his efforts to stop the installation and use of unlicensed software at the customer's work site.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.