International Copyright Protection Of Computer Software - January 16, 2004
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION OF COMPUTER SOFTWAREThe scope of software copyright protection available in foreign countries varies greatly since it is determined by the applicable law of each country. Copyright laws operate territorially. ... ...more
Internet Legal Issues - January 16, 2004
Youve heard about the Internet. You think it can provide your business with new marketing opportunities. Youre ready to take the plunge and go online. Now the legal questions begin: What should you expect in an Internet supplier agreement? Can you ... ...more
Non Employee Trade Secret Agreements - January 16, 2004
Secrecy agreements are finding their way into more business transactions every day. At one time, they were generally limited to negotiations to buy and sell businesses. Now, they are frequently used in many types of transactions from contract ... ...more
Software Export Regulation - January 16, 2004
SOFTWARE EXPORT REGULATIONThe Department of Commerces Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) has implemented changes to U.S. export licensing requirements for software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The export controls on ... ...more
What Is A Trademark? - January 16, 2004
Two hundred years ago, trademark protection was the poorer cousin to the patent and copyright systems. While protection of an inventors discovery or an authors writing was the subject of a constitutional mandate, protection of trademarks was left ... ...more
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Guidelines - October 22, 2002
October 2, 2002The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination has the authority to adopt, promulgate, amend, and rescind rules and regulations suitable to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and the policies and practice of the ... ...more
Rethinking Employment Law Strategies - Part 1 - August 14, 2001
EMPLOYERS HAVE LOST THE WAR OVER WHETHER HANDBOOKS CAN BE ENFORCEABLE CONTRACTS. MOST STATES NOW HOLD THEY CAN. THE TESTS USED TO MAKE THIS DECISION CASE BY CASE ARE FACT AND MOTIVE DRIVEN. THIS MEANS MORE CASES REQUIRE MORE DISCOVERY AND TRIALS. ... ...more
Rethinking Employment Law Strategies - Part 2 - August 14, 2001
Handbook Acknowledgment FormsMany courts have compelled arbitration under provisions contained in broadly distributed documents.One circuit court of appeals enforced an arbitration provision in an employee handbook and referenced in a handbook ... ...more
Final Safe Harbor Privacy Principles - Part 1 - May 24, 2001
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued the Final Safe Harbor Privacy Principles designed to have the European Union designate the United States as a country which has an adequate level of privacy protection. If that designation is not ... ...more
Final Safe Harbor Privacy Principles - Part 2 - May 24, 2001
FAQ Verification Q : How do organizations provide follow up procedures for verifying that the attestations and assertions they make about their safe harbor privacy practices are true and those privacy practices have been implemented as represented ... ...more
Final Safe Harbor Privacy Principles - Part 3 - May 24, 2001
Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 1996. This Act amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to require improved notice and right of access for credit reporting subjects. The Reform Act also imposed new restrictions on resellers of consumer ... ...more
Writing For The Business Plan Audience - May 24, 2001
Writing a business plan is a tedious and involved process which, if done right, should force you to focus on the strengths and weaknesses of your business. A wellwritten business plan will give you a blueprint for operating and growing your ... ...more
Ftc Funeral Industry Trade Regulation Rule Synopsis - February 1, 1996
1. Funeral Industry PracticesThis TRR imposes requirements with regard to four aspects of the offering for sale and sale of funeral goods and services: provision of price information, provision of information about funeral requirements, bundling ... ...more
