The Case for Automating Statements of Work
Article
While Statements of Work (SOWs) have been, and will continue to be a major part of the professional services framework, they can sometimes be a major barrier to properly scoping, estimating, completing, or even performing the work correctly, reports ContractRoom.
Texas Law Firm GODWIN PC Names R. Alan York Managing Shareholder, COO
NEWS
GODWIN PC has named Houston appellate attorney and firm President R. Alan York as Managing Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 6, 2016.
Even in The Cloud – Keep an Eye on Software Licensing
Article
Even though some of the more technical requirements may no longer be the company’s contractual obligation, the vendor’s failure to adhere to them can cause trouble.
Lex Machina Details 2015 End-of-Year IP Trends
White Paper
Lex Machina has published an article highlighting IP trends and data from 2015, covering litigation on patents, trademarks and copyrights.
CFPB Proposes Banning Use of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in Consumer Class Actions
Article
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed prohibiting application of pre-dispute arbitration agreements to class litigation involving certain consumer financial products, according to a report published by Carlton Fields on its website.
Franchise Disclosure Compliance: The Nuts & Bolts
Event, Jan. 19, 3 p.m. EST
Dickinson Wright LLP will present a free webinar highlighting many of the “must do” or “must consider” matters for compliance with franchise disclosure legislation in U.S.
‘Making a Murderer’ Juror Stands By Verdict
NEWS
A juror involved in the homicide case that spawned the popular Netflix series “Making a Murderer” says she stands by the verdict, reports the Associated Press.
Is Ted Cruz, Born in Canada, Eligible for the Presidency?
NEWS
Legal experts say a child’s citizenship can be determined based on where he or she is born and who the parents are.
Obama’s Gun Control Actions Open Legal Can of Worms
Commentary
While the new guidance says collectors and gun hobbyists are largely exempt, the exact definition of who must register and conduct background checks is vague.
Drafting to Protect Your IP Rights in Licensor’s Bankruptcy
Article
Congress gave licensees protection against losing their IP rights in this situation when it enacted section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Who Does What in Cloud Data Compliance?
Video
A video posted by TechTarget addresses four areas to consider to maintain cloud data compliance when you migrate workloads and assets to the cloud.
CIO’s Guide to Creating Sound Software Contracts
Article
It’s important to start the procurement process by outlining the desired features of a software system in a requirements document.
Artful Pleading Fails to Circumvent Contractual Liability Exclusion
Article
D&O policies are not intended to insure contracts entered into by insureds: that is why D&O policies routinely contain contractual liability exclusions.
10 Things to Know About Leasing and Financing Aircraft in the US
Article
An article published by Norton Rose Fulbright outlines 10 important points of law to consider when leasing or financing aircraft in the United States, ranging from registration to dealing with insolvency.
Former Judge Jonathan Lippman Joins Latham & Watkins in New York
NEWS
Lippman retired as Chief Judge of the State of New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals last month after a four-decade career, including service in both trial and appellate courts.
Samsung Seeks to Evade $120 Million Verdict Due In Apple’s Second iPhone Infringement Trial
NEWS
Apple had originally identified eight primary patents it said Samsung had infringed across at least 17 products, but courts subsequently narrowed Apple’s trial down to a token hearing, AppleInsider reports.
Judge Voids Ex-Columnist’s $7.1-Million Jury Award Against L.A. Times
NEWS
Former sports columnist claimed that the newspaper discriminated against him because of his age and a disability.
Ethics and Compliance Predictions for 2016
Article
There is one thing you can always count on with compliance professionals: unrelenting optimism and confidence, writes Michael Volkov of the Volkov Law Group.
CobbleStone Systems Releases Enhanced Docusign Integration
NEWS
The latest version of Contract Insight Enterprise allows Docusign users to access additional DocuSign functionality within Contract Insight and provides a new interface for managing documents within DocuSign.
Caution by Company Officers Can Create Problems for Boards
Article
New policies create incentives for companies to give up individuals believed responsible for corporate wrongdoing, in hopes of receiving leniency from prosecutors.
