EMAIL, TEXTING AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES
All companies should have an appreciation of the issues associated with employee use of email, text messaging and social media. From acceptable use policies, to monitoring employee traffic to delivering effective training programs, we have the background and expertise to assist. Our goal is always to help our clients achieve best practice status.
Technology Licensing and Transfer
Our experiences and talented counsel represents clients in all facets of technology licensing and transfer—ensuring that all parties to these transactions have a clear understanding of the deal, and that it is properly documented.
Our representation spans the continuum of technology transfer transactions. We recommend early intervention to aid in developing an efficient and effective acquisition process. Well-defined objectives and expectations lead to full and accurate specifications. Full and accurate specifications lead to informed negotiations. Informed negotiations lead to comprehensive and unambiguous agreements. Comprehensive and unambiguous agreements lead to open and productive relationships. Open and productive relationships lead to deal satisfaction for all parties.
Our lawyers have practiced this philosophy in hundreds of technology transfer transactions. Our collective experience includes:
We represent clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups. We understand our clients’ businesses and the language of technology, and how the laws and regulations, new and old, apply to those businesses.
No More Swiping: Credit Cards 2.0
If you’ve traveled to Europe, you may be aware that European credit and debit cards are more technologically advanced than many American credit cards, even cards issued from the very same financial institution. In fact, [...]
Learning from Glen Campbell and Casey Kasem: Fractured Families
Sometimes, the stories of celebrities’ troubles illustrate the most tragic, heart-wrenching aspects of modern life. This is particularly true in the lives of two legendary men: radio star Casey Kasem and country singer Glen Campbell. [...]
US Treasury Announces Delay in Key FATCA Component
In 2010, Congress passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), but it did not become effective until July of 2014. Now, a key component of FATCA is being delayed, according to the U.S. Treasury [...]
Changes to Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
pharmacyThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued proposed regulations regarding the disposal of drugs which the Agency calls “pharmaceutical hazardous waste.” The EPA has concluded that the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which was [...]
Social Media and the Workplace
Social media is a constantly changing landscape. Legislative bodies as well as state and federal courts are having to traverse this landscape, creating a patchwork of different laws as these issues are addressed and [...]
Handshake Felt Round the World: Global Business Etiquette
In honor of Labor Day, we thought we would take a trip around the world to review business customs and etiquette. What we take for “normal” corporate behavior is not always universal. The best way [...]
