This template non-disclosure agreement is for use where two or more parties will be disclosing confidential information to each other.
These software licence terms have been drafted for incorporation into a commercial agreement. They are drafted in favour of the owner/licensor and restrict use of the software to designated equipment and a designated site/location. The licence terms have been drafted from a European perspective and so reflect certain specific requirements of EU-wide software copyright laws.
This template Memorandum of Understanding/Heads of Terms is for use where parties wish to document the key principles that they intend will form the basis of their negotiations for a detailed, legally binding contract.
The Shanghai Free Trade Zone ("FTZ") was launched on September 29, 2013, which is considered China's most significant attempt at financial reform since establishing the Shenzhen Economic Special Zone on the border with Hong Kong in 1980. Based on the current rules and regulations issued by the State Council and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the following brief article explains key issues and new changes applicable to the FTZ.
The authors of the following article are from the Global Law Intelligence Unit – a faculty of expert Allen & Overy lawyers dedicated to cross-border law and to helping solve the puzzles of multi-jurisdictional law.
This decision by the High Court of Australia highlights the importance of carefully drafting reasonable endeavours clauses. Where it is commercially acceptable, it would be prudent for an obligee to seek to include express, specific and objective boundaries on the obligor's conduct.
This primer provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this primer also identifies issues in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution although, in some areas of divided authority, both federal and provincial laws may apply. Read on to learn more.
This guide provides an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada.
The question and answer format of this article makes it an accessible, quick read for those looking to do business in Manitoba.
Except for Law No. 6729/79, which regulates the commercial concession between producers and distributors of land automotive vehicles, before 2002 there were no specific legal rules for distributorship agreements. This changed with the introduction of the Brazilian Civil Code. Read this article to learn more.