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Open Source, IP and Patent Pledges:
This article considers the use of patent promises or pledges, as a device to counter what are often seen in the Open Source world as undesirable consequences of the operation...Read more
Amanda Brock
General Counsel, Canonical Group, UK
The Pros and Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors in an
Era of Regulatory Change
In today’s work-life balance driven culture, modern companies know that attracting great talent means embracing a variety of work styles and employment relationships. Along with that understanding is the knowledge...Read more
Katharine Dunn
General Counsel, Rising Medical Solutions, LLC, USA
Building Information Modeling or BIM: A case study for an office development project in Paris
(1) Building Information Modeling (BIM) is now an established construction industry practice across the world.
The BIM process has garnered strong support of both professionals and policy makers. Lots...Read more
Stephane Gaux
Head of the development and property management department of BNP Real Estate, BNP Real Estate, France
Helping Your Organization Maximize The Benefits of Free Trade Agreements
To say we live in interesting times would be a massive understatement. The framework of laws, policies and politics that impact how and where our clients carry on business is...Read more
Heather Innes
JD, LLB, CIC.c, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Counsel to LexSage Professional Corporation, Canada
Affordable Solar Power for All
In 2015, the international community came together to reinforce the global ambition to tackle climate change. That year, the adoption of the “Paris Agreement” and the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable...Read more
Nicole Iseppi
Project Director, ENGIE & Terrawatt Initiative, UAE
FOSS Governance Programs: Why do You Need One?
Free and Open Source Software (“FOSS”) has been an established part of software coding for some time. In the words of “FOSSCON 2017”:
In the early days FOSS was primarily...Read more
Michelle Carusone
Vice President and Senior Counsel, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., USA
The Challenges In-House Lawyers Face Today 
A few years ago it was quite simple to be an in-house lawyer. Basically, the lawyers were hired to manage litigation, give advice and counsel to support all areas of...Read more
Claudia Marufuji
Legal Director, Flextronics International Tecnologia , Brazil
Convertible Contracts:The In-house Counsel Perspective
For its fast track projects, the Oil & Gas industry privileges Lump Sum contract types even in cases where definition of the project is not sufficiently advanced.
“Fast-tracking” can be...Read more
Cristina Montanaro
Senior Legal Counsel, TechnipFMC, Italy
The Future is Cordless: How the Cordless Future will Impact Traditional Television
A cord-cutter is a person who cancels a paid television subscription or landline phone connection for an alternative Internet-based or wireless service. Cord-cutting is the result of competitive new media...Read more
Sabrina Lewis
Director of Business Affairs, Paramount Television, USA
In-House Counsel as a Business Partner: A Middle East Perspective
In a constantly developing commercial landscape, the role of the In-house lawyer is also adapting. Not only are in-house lawyers in every industry expected to know the law, but also...Read more
Asim Habib
Senior Legal Counsel, Abb , UAE