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This program will feature interactive discussion with the audience to include such questions as: Does my license cover use on servers? How does virtualization affect everything? What do you do with source code? Are source code escrows helpful? What about escrows for software as a service (SaaS)? What is the effect of the trend limiting liability of vendors for intellectual property infringement? What is the effect of open-source software incorporated into a commercial product? What effect is the American Law Institute's Principles of the Law of Software Contracts having? What else do I need to worry about?

Learn about key concerns and new issues affecting the world in 2020.

This article appeared in the Australian Corporate Lawyer Volume 30, Issue 1 - Autumn 2020

The following Legal Services Procurement Checklist, provided by AllyGroup, combines best practice principles with practical suggestions to provide you with a useful starting point when procuring legal services, from an individual matter to the establishment of a legal services delivery model.

Blockchain is an exciting new technology that can be utilized in the legal field. In this article, experts discuss how the application of this technology will benefit your in-house department as well as some basic ways to understand and engage with this exciting tech.

This primer provides a broad overview of issues in Australian public procurement laws and regulations and discuss developments over the last 12 months.

This presentation discusses regulation and the State, data privacy and security, drivers of change, economic and social, and ethical compliance.

Get comprehensive guidance on fintech laws and regulations from 43 jurisdictions around the world.

This guide explores key legal issues, rules and developments regarding international arbitration across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include arbitration agreements, governing legislation, choice of law rules, selection of arbitral tribunal, preliminary relief and interim measures.

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) received Royal Assent in December 2010, and it is just a matter of time before it comes into force. CASL is designed to be one of the most stringent anti-spam regimes in the world and is intended to address the problem of spam, unauthorized interception of electronic messages and installation of software on a user’s computer without consent. Accordingly, all businesses that regularly communicate with Canadian customers and suppliers electronically will be significantly impacted. This extends from electronic messages, text messages, instant messages and social media through to software installation, automatic updates, software support and maintenance services. Businesses that do not comply with CASL’s requirements may be subject to both administrative monetary penalties and private law suits. This session is intended to help business prepare in advance by providing highlights of CASL, particularly areas that directly impact businesses, and address issues that corporate counsel should be aware of to ensure compliance.

This is a sample employee handbook.

This article discusses a 2014 court decision in the United Kingdom about who is liable for remedial work costs to correct errors made in product construction: the contractor or the employer?

As cross-border trade and investment continues to grow, so does the need for fair, neutral and efficient resolution of international commercial disputes. International arbitration has emerged as the principal dispute resolution method for such disputes, but has become hampered in recent years by increasing costs and delays. Various proposals have been made to improve the situation. Two of these have already gained traction, namely emergency arbitration and expedited arbitration;and three new proposals are now circulating, namely appeals from arbitral awards, Bilateral Arbitration Treaties, and Hybrid National Arbitration-Courts.

An excerpt of the playbook used by James Hardie Industries and PwC NewLaw for strategic transformation. Includes an organization chart showing a new structure along global practice lines with flexible resource pools; a roadmap for the year-long project, with overviews of sprints; schematics of the legal project management process and their approach to continuous improvement; a description of their Innovation Team structure; and a strategic blueprint featuring the vision, goals, pillars, statements of what success looks like and a schematic showing how goals are aligned to workstreams and initiatives.

This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to purchaser.

This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy.

Selected cases and materials related to arbitration.

American bank robber Willie Sutton famously explained that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.” Given Sutton’s compelling logic, perhaps we should not be surprised that the latest banking scandal to come to light involves manipulation of the global foreign exchange markets where an astonishing $5.3 trillion is traded daily.<br /><br />

This table presumes that employees are covered by the relevant labor law, however in many jurisdictions administrative and managerial and professional employees are not covered and severance (while customary) may not be required. Also, where it may be hard to meet the statutory requirements the default is usually to proceed by mutual agreement. In most locations may not terminate employees on occupational illness leave.

This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Cayman Islands.

An overview of the Saudi legal and court system.

Since December 17, 2014, the U.S. and Cuba have reestablished diplomatic relations and discussed sensitive issues, like claims for expropriated property. For American companies seeking to do business in Cuba, however, the US continues to maintain a comprehensive embargo against Cuba, and Cuba remains a socialist state with a restrictive, government-run economy. The program will provide: An overview of the Cuban embargo regulations (what has changed, what remains in place); Advice on navigating the Cuban embargo regulations, including implementation of compliance programs; Information about Cuba’s foreign investment rules and government hierarchy; Expert insights into the realities of doing business with “Cuba, Inc.”; and Current investment trends, opportunities and risks.

This paper continues to focus on Europe, which has long viewed the privacy of personal information and data as a fundamental right.

Byron L. Koepke, senior vice president and chief securities counsel of Avis Budget Group Inc., talks about what drew him to litigation, and how the Litigation Committee provides support to its members.

There are positive rewards for teambuilding, but with hectic workdays, the concept is often only revisited during retreats or special events. This article discusses new ways of thinking about the concept and offers suggestions for bringing it into your office.

This article focuses on the main vulnerabilities and best practices in data protection - a view from the inside.

This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace conflict.