Commercial
On-Demand: Successfully Navigating Open Source Software Issues in M&A
Event, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. EDT
Black Duck Software has posted online a complimentary webinar examining key open source software-related issues and deal points in M&A, licensing and other transactions.
Las Vegas Firm Files Lawsuit Against Bump Stock Manufacturer
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Eglet Prince law firm filed the 30-page suit in state district court, citing claims of negligence, infliction of emotional distress, products liability and public nuisance, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Oil Majors Face Lawsuits on Climate Change Issues
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The plaintiffs hold the fossil fuel companies accountable for rising sea levels, changing landscapes, higher global temperatures and increased risk of storms and droughts, Zacks reports.
Why Lawyers Won’t Be Replaced By Smart Contracts
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The smart contract carries out what it is programmed to do, and that’s it. It doesn’t think independently, nor does it provide any reasoned analysis, writes Gary J. Ross.
Feds Accuse Georgia GC of Helping Orchestrate Client’s Ponzi Scheme
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Georgia lawyer was an “active participant” in fleecing elderly and unsophisticated investors out of their savings, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Equifax Breach Caused by Lone Employee’s Error, Former CEO Says
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The Equifax data breach happened because a single employee failed to implement software fixes, the company’s former chief executive told members of Congress.
Undefinitized Contracts – Turner Construction Co. v. Smithsonian Institution
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The Civilian Board of Contracts Appeals recently issued a decision addressing how a board should respond if the contracting parties cannot agree to a firm price for an undefinitized contract that a contractor fully performs, reports Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP.
Key Commercial Questions When Contracting for Digital Health Solutions
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Covington’s Digital Health team considers some key questions that companies across the life sciences, technology, and communications industries should be asking as they seek to fit together the regulatory and commercial pieces of the complex digital health puzzle.
Are Noncompetes With Independent Contractors Enforceable?
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An article on the website of Fisher & Phillips discusses the question: Will a noncompetition agreement be enforceable against the independent contractor?
Tax Reform Plan Makes C Corporations More Appealing
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The reduction of the top corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent could certainly lead to a renewed interest in C corporations, said Dallas tax lawyer Nathan Smithson of Jackson Walker LLP.
Tree Trimming Firm Pays Biggest Fine in U.S. Immigration Case
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A tree trimming company has been handed the largest penalty imposed in a United States immigration case, totaling $95 million, after pleading guilty to employing illegal immigrants, Reuters reports.
Alabama Lawyers, Coal Executive Indicted On Bribery Charges
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Two partners in prominent Alabama law firm Balch & Bingham have been placed on indefinite leave after named on charges including conspiracy and bribery, the AP reports.
Unlock the Secrets to Purchasing Contract Management
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Conga has published The Ideal Buyer ‘s Guide to CLM, to help users learn more about the steps to take to identify the ideal contract management platform for an organization.
Top-Tier College Coaches, Adidas Rep Charged With Bribing Players
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The case followed allegations that an executive at an apparel company bribed students to attend universities where the company sponsored athletic programs.
Energy Contract Lawsuits Expected to Jump in Harvey’s Wake
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Lawyers expect a spate of force majeure contract lawsuits after Hurricane Harvey tore through Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana last month, paralyzing a fifth of U.S. fuel output and pushing some oil production offline, Reuters reports.
Just How Broad is That Arbitration Clause in Your Transportation Contract?
Holland & Knight’s Transportation Blog covers a case of first impression that presents a reminder to companies to review their arbitration clauses and confirm if they are drafted properly.
Fast and (Sometimes) Furious: Acceleration and Compensability in Construction Contracts
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A major consideration in acceleration clauses is whether the contractor is getting for the speed up in work, writes Brian L. Lynch for Faegre Baker Daniels.
Does Harvey Give You An Excuse: Force Majeure And Related Contract Doctrines
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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, a number of energy companies have declared force majeure or announced shutdowns in southeast Texas, the nation’s hub for petrochemical plants and refineries, reports David M. Bond in Kane Russell Coleman Logan’s Energy Law Today blog.
How to Guarantee Bad Performance From Your Vendors
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A well-crafted master services agreement for outsourced services can create a powerful alliance between you as the customer and the service provider or vendor, writes Matt Hafter for Thompson Coburn LLP. Then there’s the other kind of agreement.
Defining Personal Information in Contracts
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The terms “personal information,” “personal data,” “personally identifiable information,” and “PII” are often left undefined in contracts and treated as if they were terms of art for which there was a single definition, points out David A. Zetoony of Bryan Cave.
