21Jan
Top Three Challenges in Standard IBM License Agreements
IBM software licensing can present an array of interpretive and compliance challenges for even the most sophisticated licensees. Here are three of the most important things to keep in mind when planning to license IBM...
19Jan
Three Actions Oracle Customers Should Take at the End of a ULA
Of the many complex licensing arrangements Oracle offers to its customers, none seem to generate as much confusion and consternation as the Unlimited License Agreement (“ULA”). For companies that have already determined that they are...
14Jan
GDPR Enforcement: Be Proactive with Your Compliance Obligations
GDPR has been in effect for over 2 years, and enforcement actions are starting to become more widespread with heavy penalties. For instance, the United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) levied large fines against Marriott...
8Jan
Brazilian Data Protection Law (“LGPD”) – How Does it Compare to GDPR?
Both Brazil and Europe have passed data protection laws to protect the rights of their citizens. The LGPD carries many similarities with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), however, it is leaner in comparison....
5Jan
Not All Software Audits Protected By Privilege
Companies faced with a demand for a software audit from a software publisher or an entity such as the Business Software Alliance or Software & Information Industry Association are increasingly turning to their own internal...
31Dec
Do You Need a Microsoft Service Provider License (SPLA)?
If your business model involves hosting applications, websites or data, chances are that Microsoft will require you to obtain and follow a SPLA. Businesses that use Microsoft software for internal use only, or where third-party...
