The author discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using the iPad 2 as a business tool.
Frank Fletcher discusses his time spent as a shipping attorney in Tokyo.
When government action or public controversy affects corporate practice, commercial speakers must be wary of exposure to massive civil penalty suits. Even when speaking honestly and in the best interest of the public, accusations of deceptive and misleading conduct may surface. This article presents three tips to keep in mind, before you’re punished for speaking your mind.
Drafting and negotiating purchasing agreements can be a daunting endeavor. Hopefully, you’re usually involved in the process from the beginning, but that may be wishful thinking. You need to make sure you’re up-to-date on the commercial and legal implications of common terms and conditions. Ask the right questions early on to avoid asking for an aspirin later.
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Fast-growth tech start-ups are the new “Wild West” of the corporate world. Not only did they survive the recent economic collapse, but many of them experienced record profits. These are exciting times for general counsel looking for a new legal leadership role. Learn what to expect and how to succeed, because these new frontiers aren’t for the weak of heart.
Defending a patent infringement lawsuit can be an arduous and costly endeavor. Of course, there can be no infringement if the patent is invalid. One way to prove this is by producing prior art. Although the concept may not seem revolutionary, this article provides eight examples of resourceful patent lawyers in their search for prior art.
There is no doubt that negotiating and drafting cross-border commercial contracts bring with a number of challenges. What follows is a series of tips to help you navigate through some of these issues.
This article includes the ten best practices and tips for evaluating an LPO provider.
Christy Neuhoff, system VP general counsel of St. Luke's Health System, discusses dealing with change in her industry, career and life in general.
An area of growing interest among corporate legal departments (and law firms) as a means of improving efficiency is the use of contract automation.