By: Jim O’Brien Dorothy paid no heed to the instruction to “not pay attention to the man behind the curtain”. And neither should you when it comes to thoughts or …
Do Intellectual Property Audits Matter?
By Steve Thomas Many executives believe that intellectual property assets are like any other asset. They have value, there is a well-developed system for recording transfers of title (except for …
Purchase Orders for Technology – The Dangerous Simplicity
By Jim O’Brien Supply chain and procurement professionals know exactly what document to use when issuing an order for products of services. The Purchase Order (“PO”) is the “simplest” document …
A Breach in the Boardroom?
By: Ben Butterfield The threat of cybersecurity breaches has evolved from a matter of “if” to “when”. With shareholder activists and regulators calling for greater transparency in cybersecurity risk management, …
Litigation Leverage in the Entertainment Industry
By Ahmad El-Gendi Entertainment deals can often be lucrative for all parties involved. Unfortunately, sometimes deals go south. When that happens litigation often follows. Litigators identify and use a party’s …
Rules of Royalty
By Ahmad El-Gendi Royalty agreements sound nice. After all, the term royalty indicates a high status and superiority. But the truth is, many royalty agreements are a disaster waiting to …
Copyright. To Register or Not to Register?
By Ahmad El-Gendi Copyright is a form of protection for the creative works of people in fields like music, art, theatre, literature, and architecture, among others. But what kind of …
The 30 Minute Breach Drill
By Ben Butterfield A General Counsel should plan on preparing an initial briefing to a CEO shortly after a data breach has occurred. Advance planning will help you achieve this …
Trademark is the Key Part
By Ahmad El-Gendi A million dollar mansion is easy to value, but how about the name of your brand or the works you create? In today’s world, that’s where most …