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This is a list of polling questions asked of session participants.

Recent rulings in federal and provincial courts have taken a tougher line against counterfeiters. One case involves Adobe Systems, Microsoft and Rosetta Stone; this article reviews that case as well as others that deal with piracy.

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Kentucky (United States).

This is a sample computer, e-mail and internet usage policy.

This is a list of some basic action items to consider, given the widespread and ongoing impact of WannaCry ransomware, along with the likelihood of spin-off ransomware coming in the near future.

This resource describes how Confluence Law Partners is structured to approach alternative fee arrangements in an IP litigation case.

This article reviews the Copyright Modernization Act and the notable changes that will result from its partial implementation. These changes include new moral rights for performers of live aural performance and the broadening of the fair dealing exception by including education, parody and satire in allowable purposes.

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Massachusetts (United States).

The existence of a legal framework, to govern intellectual property rights, is widely recognized and appreciated in the oil and gas space. However, because of the relatively non intuitive regulatory schemes relating to creation and ownership of intellectual property rights, commercialization opportunities can easily be missed. This article highlights potential pitfalls for an oil and gas technology company in Canada and suggests ways at circumnavigating these pitfalls.

Digital communications and electronically stored data come with inherent vulnerabilities and the potential for employer liability. Harnessing the power of the digital age while controlling workplace risks is a challenge. The notion of electronic communications and social media in the workplace has changed drastically over the past decade, morphing from activities employers often sought to limit to required activities of one’s job in many occupations, including those that will help grow the business. This InfoPAK covers laws impacting privacy and data security and best practices for reducing workplace information risk. It also discusses the particular benefits and risks of the company’s use of social media and social networking technologies. Finally, it looks at the issues in employment litigation arising out of digital information and communications.