Archive for November, 2015
Cyber Threats Necessitate A New Governance Model – NACD Report
White Paper
Cybersecurity and technology risks require a higher degree of specialized focus — the same level of focus and commitment allotted to financial controls.
How to Execute a Chinese Contract So It Will Work
Article
Chinese courts are hyper-technical when working with written documents, writes Steve Dickinson of Harris Moure in an article published on the China Law Blog.
7 Things to Look for When Reviewing a Contract
Article
Chris Brown, founder of Kansas City law firm Venture Legal, offers seven quick factors to review in every contract to help you protect your interests.
Insurance Requirements in Commercial Contracts (Part 2)
White Paper
Jonathan Reich of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP discusses the difference between an insurance policy with a deductible compared to one with a self insured retention and how that impacts business contracts.
Philip Zeidman First Recipient of IFA Dennis Wieczorek Award
NEWS
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has selected Philip Zeidman as the first recipient of the Dennis Wieczorek Free Enterprise Award.
Dallas’ Charla Aldous Earns Lifetime Achievement Award, Other Honors
NEWS
Charla Aldous of Dallas’ Aldous\Walker has been named one of 22 recipients of Texas Lawyer newspaper’s 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Black Friday for Software Copyright Infringement Settlements
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Many software publishers and trade associations with calendar year accounting are resolving as many outstanding software audits as possible. Companies currently engaged in a software audit may be able to negotiate favorable resolutions.
3 Essential Soft Skills for Exceptional Contract Managers
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ContractRoom considers what character traits and soft skills are most important for contract managers.
Kennedy Law Opens Houston Office and Hires Two New Attorneys
NEWS
Kennedy Law L.L.P. has opened its second Texas office in Houston and has hired two new partners.
Third Circuit Derails ‘Executive Fast Track’ Case
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A ruling in a Third U.S. Court of Appeals case, Steudtner v. Duane Reade, Inc., shows that contracts that aren’t in writing can be much harder to enforce, writes Jason M. Knott of Zuckerman Spaeder.
When Pre-Bid Information Turns Out to Be Wrong
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When conditions are encountered on a construction project that are contrary to the information provided to bidders, the parties’ contract should provide a roadmap for how the parties ought to proceed, writes Timothy W. Gordon.
Akerman Announces New U.S. Data Privacy and Security Legal Product
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Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm, announced the new Akerman Data Law Center, a data privacy and security law service offering developed in collaboration with Thomson Reuters Legal Managed Services.
Culhane Meadows Expands to Houston, Adds 9 Lateral Texas Partners
NEWS
Culhane Meadows is one of the nation’s largest non-traditional law firms and has announced its expansion into the Houston market plus the addition of nine lateral partners to its Texas offices.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Attorneys Among Dallas 500 Business Leaders
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D CEO magazine has selected three lawyers with Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson for recognition in the inaugural edition of the Dallas 500 business leaders.
Transforming Legal into an Organization’s Best Run Department
White Paper
Mitratech white paper shows how to evolve a legal department from a cost center to a revenue-generating micro-business.
Dallas’ Southwest Securities Hit with $5.45 Million Fraud Verdict
NEWS
Jurors in a Dallas district court found that real estate developer Stephen Jemal conspired with Southwest Securities Inc. to defraud the two Texas partnerships by misrepresenting the value of his Southwest holdings.
China’s Banks Test U.S. Legal System
NEWS
The Bank of China has responded to the litigation, saying that turning over account records would violate Chinese law.
Which Biglaw Firm Just Got Hit With A $200 Million Malpractice Verdict?
NEWS
Be careful about what you say in internal emails, reports Above the Law. You might view them as protected by attorney-client privilege, but if your client ends up suing you, the emails could be discoverable.
Is Charlie Sheen in Legal Jeopardy?
NEWS
California law prohibits a person from willfully expose others to the human immunodeficiency virus.
Click it to Stick it: Guide to Creating Binding Online Agreements
White Paper
By following certain guidelines, manufacturers and sellers can improve the likelihood that their online contracts and attempt to inform consumers will be enforced and upheld by the courts.
