Software development companies should conduct regular audits of their intellectual property to fully understand the rights they own and to make sure they do not, unwittingly, infringe on the intellectual property rights of their customers and competitors. Let’s go back to basics. Software and other related work product (i.e. manuals and other documentation) are protected… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently indicted Dmitrij Harder, a Russian national based in Pennsylvania, USA, for violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and the Travel Act in connection with Harder’s international consulting business. The indictment arises out of two consulting transactions involving Harder’s efforts to obtain financing for two clients from the London-based… Read more »
Companies engaging in international business should have a clear understanding of the corruption perceptions of each country where they engage in business. A telling report by Transparency International ranked 174 countries according to how corrupt the public sector is perceived to be in each of the participating countries. The report is an invaluable tool to… Read more »
“Aspectos Legales a Considerar al Abrir una Empresa” (Legal Aspects to Consider When Starting a New Business), October 2014, Presented at Accion Texas.
The recent onset of Ebola in Dallas, Texas, initially blamed on poorly designed electronic health record software, highlights the need for carefully drafted software development agreements. When the case was diagnosed, media outlets initially reported that a software glitch may have prevented the E.R. doctors from viewing the entire medical history of the patient, including… Read more »
Physicians who want non-compete clauses in their employment agreements should be wary of the specific enforceability requirements found in the Texas Commerce Code. The Code could thwart the intentions of the employer if the covenant not to compete is not carefully drafted. Texas Commerce Code § 15.50 governs the enforceability of non-compete covenants. To be enforceable,… Read more »
This is piece I co-wrote with a colleague at my former firm. It provides great background on the types of international arbitration involving Latin America, whether the dispute involves a private or government actor. The Good, the Bad, and the Northern Andes: Current International Arbitration Trends in Latin America
Below is a link to a FCPA piece that I wrote and published in the Metropolitan Corporate Counsel in 2010. It discusses FCPA basics and in-house counsel have commented that it is a great piece for distribution to sales and field personnel. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What Your Business Needs to Know
The former president and CEO of BizJet International Sales, Inc. pleaded guilty to violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) for his participation in an international scheme to bribe Mexican and Panamanian government officials. The FCPA is a U.S. anti-bribery statute that applies to, among others, U.S. companies and individuals and prohibits bribes to… Read more »
