Versata Software Inc. prepared the ground for what may be regarded a set of landmark cases concerning the interpretation and consequences of the breach of certain GPL v. 2 conditions, when it sued Ameriprise Financial Services for allegedly violating a Master License Agreement (MLA) over the use of Versata´s Distribution Channel Management software (DCM).
This article provides a general overview of some of the challenges inherent in international transactions, as well as practical guidance for anticipating and navigating through the transaction process.
This article outlines how the "Reptile Theory" can be conceptualized as a planning strategy that gets plaintiff attorneys to focus early in the case on crafting the themes that will be honed through deposition, voir dire, and eventually the opening.
A claim to repair defects or an entitlement to compensation can become prescribed under Dutch law. This article addresses how you can prevent this by interrupting the limitation period.
The Dutch Supreme Court decision of 5 April 2013, LJN BY8101 (Lundiform/Mexx), gave an important ruling about the interpretation of commercial contracts that potentially reduces commercial certainty. The ruling reduces the emphasis on the specific wording of a contract, even if it contains an “entire agreement clause” and makes it clear that the courts will consider other factors if it can be shown that the contract does not express the parties’ intentions.
The choice of venue for an international arbitration can cause significant repercussions once a dispute arises. So parties should choose carefully, depending on their specific concerns. This article offers insights from the book, Choice of Venue in International Arbitration, co-edited by Claudia Salomon, Latham & Watkins partner and global co- chair of the firm's International Arbitration Practice.
The article covers familiar territory such as the enforcement benefits of arbitration, the neutrality it offers, the fact that it is more confidential than litigation and the finality of arbitration. It should be of particular interest to anyone new to arbitration and dispute resolution in general.
This US-centered template offers more standardized language for separation and release procedures for employees.
This resource will examine the concept of interim measures, including what they are and when and how they can be used.
This global-based template provides suggestions for proper documentation of works council information requirements during global restructuring.