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Open Source Software: Usually Cash-free, but with Strings Attached

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Open source software carries with it binding contractual obligations, which must be identified and complied with.

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2016: Targeting the Human Factor

On-Demand
Cybersecurity threats 1n 2016 will leverage the human factor to bypass increasingly sophisticated automated detection and response capabilities.

Legal Risks of IBM Licensing – Webinar

EVENT, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. CST
In a Scott & Scott webinar, partner Julie Machal-Fulks will discuss some of the challenges that organizations encounter when trying to ensure compliance with their IBM license agreements.

Record Verdict Winner, Texas ‘King of Torts’ Dead at 90

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His representation of Pennzoil in a case against Texaco over the purchase of Getty Oil Co. led to a record jury verdict of $10.5 billion and helped make him one of the U.S.’s most sought-after lawyers during his five decades in practice.

Corporate Governance At UPS – Who Is Washing The Dirty Laundry In Public?

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UPS portrays itself as having a fair, transparent, and shareholder friendly corporate governance practices. Not all shareholders would agree, though.

FAST Act Impact on Community Banks

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The recently signed FAST Act contains provisions targeted toward the financial services industry, which will have a considerable impact on the strategy and operations of community banks.

The Dangers of Quick Fix Solutions – Certifications and Compliance Defenses

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Some corporate lobbyists are revealing their own lack of understanding of the compliance issue and looking for easy solutions to more difficult problems, writes Michael Volkov.

The 3 Rules of Contract Drafting

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One of the rules concerns the importance of simplicity, to avoid writing that can lead to confusion, litigation, and results contrary to the purpose of a contract.

Be Careful When You Decide to Breach a Contract

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A recent case from the Massachusetts Superior Court presents a stark reminder that whether conduct is viewed as a “mere breach” or part of a deceptive or unfair course of conduct can be in the eye of the beholder

Non-Disclosure Agreement Enforceable Although Unlimited in Time and Area

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A nondisclosure covenant that prohibits the use or disclosure of narrowly tailored and carefully defined “confidential information” may be enforceable.

Duty to Negotiate in Good Faith: Much Ado About Nothing?

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A recent ruling is a noteworthy development in the law of contracts and a caveat for practitioners and their business clients.

2015 Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey

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The analysis provides insights into how companies approach governance issues and will allow readers to benchmark their companies’ corporate governance practices.

Newly Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Making Sense of the Changes

EVENT, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. CST
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP presents a complimentary webinar, “The Newly Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Making Sense of the Changes ,” featuring Fitch Even partner Joseph F. Marinelli

Schiff Hardin Welcomes Tax Associate in Ann Arbor

Schiff Hardin LLP announced that Marcy Rosen has joined the firm’s Ann Arbor, Michigan office as an associate in the Tax Group.

Beware Of Being Burned By the China MOU/LOI

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Dan Harris writes in the Above the Law blog about how U.S. companies relying on a Letter of Intent (LOI) or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing the terms of their proposed China deal may be exposing themselves to substantial liability.