13Sep
Is Microsoft Trying to Kill Self-Hosting?
Earlier this year, with no fanfare (which is perhaps unsurprising), Microsoft implemented a significant change to its Product Terms pertaining to Software Assurance (SA) benefits that likely will have a significant licensing impact for companies...
9Sep
Licensing Implications of Oracle’s NetSuite Acquisition
On July 28, Oracle announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire NetSuite for approximately $9.3 billion. NetSuite was founded in 1998 and is one of the very first, enterprise-level, cloud-services providers, delivering...
1Sep
Forming a Texas Series LLC
The limited liability company “LLC” is a popular way to structure a new business venture in Texas. The primary reason for forming an LLC is to obtain protection from personal liability for the owners of...
1Sep
Benefits of Forming an LLC or an Asset Protection Trust in Nevada
Many individuals and businesses are considering whether to protect their assets through the formation of an LLC or an Asset Protection Trust. Many people fail to address this need until after liability occurs, and by...
1Sep
Benefits of Negotiating a Source Code Escrow Agreement in a Software Vendor Contract
Many businesses have software licenses that are tailored to the business’ needs, and are for business operations on a day-to-day basis. But what happens if the software provider goes out of business or discontinues support...
25May
Important Tips for Resolving an SIIA Audit During or Immediately After a BSA Audit
Sometimes a company receives notices of audits from many publishers or trade associations at the same time. Often this is because multiple agencies have received confidential reports from the same informant. If a current or...
