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13 Nov: Key Legal Issues in Software Escrow Agreements: A Guide for Licensors and Licensees

Software escrow is a mechanism through which a software’s source code is deposited with a neutral third-party escrow agent. This is commonly used in licensing arrangements where the licensee wants to ensure they can maintain and operate the software if the licensor becomes unable or unwilling to provide ongoing support or maintenance. The escrow agreement sets out the conditions under which the source code will be released to the licensee.

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09 May: What you should know: 5 steps you can take to avoid product liability in online marketplaces under US law

Do you know how to protect your business from liability for products sold by third-party sellers on your platform? Liability for online marketplace sales is a complex and evolving area of law, and it’s crucial for businesses to understand their legal obligations and take proactive steps to minimize their exposure to risk. In this article, we’ll outline five key steps that businesses should take to avoid liability for products sold by third-party sellers on online marketplaces under US law. Read on to learn more and protect your business.

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17 Apr: For the wheel’s still in spin – the changing law on online marketplace liability for third-party products in the EU

One of the rapidly changing areas in eCommerce law is the liability of online marketplaces for 3rd party products sold online. A recent ground-breaking decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in December last year may shift the current understanding of online marketplace liability when dealing with intellectual property rights infringement.

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05 Apr: Online selling and the Platform to Business (P2B) Regulation

If you are a small business, online platforms such as Amazon or Alibaba have ushered in business opportunities beyond just a local brick and mortar presence. And with more purchases moving online, it’s an economic necessity. Yet, the power of these platforms over your connection to customers can make or break your business. For over two years now, the EU’s Platform to Business (P2B) regulation…

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05 Mar: Gift card values and validity – what your business should know

If you’ve decided to offer gift cards on your website, you’re not alone. The gift card industry in Europe was valued at $140.1 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow fourfold by 2032, a 12.4% compound annual growth rate. Closed-loop gift cards, which are limited to purchasing good and services at the merchant listed on the card, are a terrific way to gain new business and increase sales. Open-loop gift cards offer…

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29 Nov: The key to outsourcing success: selecting the right partner

Choosing a good partner is crucial to the success of any outsourcing initiative. In some ways, it can be like a marriage. You look for a partner that complements you, that brings something different to the table, but who you can also trust and grow with. Planning and having a clear goal of what you want to achieve through that partnership is an important part of the process.

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08 Nov: Why now is an interesting time to think about outsourcing – and what you need to consider before you do

Today’s world is in flux. Employees have discovered the joys (and pains) of remote work. Location no longer matters for most professions, even retail. Freshii, a Canadian take-out, uses virtual cashiers based overseas to take orders. Virtual conferencing such as Zoom or virtual worlds such as “Decentraland”, enable face-to-face collaboration from anywhere on the planet.