Business Law Blog

            No one wants to find themselves in the midst of a lawsuit, least of all hospitals or their physicians. This week on the blog, we want to provide you – whether you are a healthcare employer or employee – … Continued

Computer software was recognized as eligible for protection under the U.S. Copyright Act as early as 1983. Apple Computer, Inc. v. Franklin Computer Corp., 714 F.2d 1240 (3d Cir. 1983). Since then, software has become increasingly more sophisticated and the … Continued

Cash flow can be a confusing concept within a business, particularly with respect to the way it differs from profitability. However, when buying or selling, it is an important aspect of a business to understand. Cash Flow Cash flow is … Continued

Negotiation is often viewed as an art form, but every business owner can learn effective ways to approach the process. Below are six tips that will help you engage in better business negotiations. Be Prepared. You always want to show … Continued

Licensing agreements are extremely important business tools, which means they need to be drafted carefully and with the oversight of a professional. When you have decided to enter into a licensing arrangement, a qualified attorney can benefit the transaction in … Continued

The abbreviation “SaaS” refers to ‘software as a service’. Agreements for software as a service are also commonly referred to as software subscriptions or software-on-demand agreements. All of these agreements involve contracts for software use via the internet. Read on … Continued

When a business owner has made the decision to sell, he might be tempted to try to complete the deal without a lawyer. Especially if the owner has a particular viable buyer in mind, he might believe the process can … Continued

Perpetual licensing agreements have long been favored in the software world, but in an ever-changing environment, more companies are moving to subscription-based licensing or term licensing. What do these different agreements mean, and which type of agreement is right for … Continued

With advancing technology, value-added reseller agreements have become prevalent methods for increasing software companies’ sales opportunities and providing more diverse products for end users. If you are looking to expanding your product reach, a value-added reseller agreement might be the … Continued

Before a business changes hands, one of the first things the buyer and seller have to decide is whether the sale will be an asset purchase or a stock purchase. The type of agreement they choose will set the sale … Continued

At some point during business contract negotiations, the parties might perceive that they are approaching an impasse. Pushing too hard at this juncture can result in a lost transaction or damaged business relationship. Below are some strategies for keeping negotiations … Continued

Many buyers like the idea of buying existing businesses, rather than starting their own, in part because the process of buying an existing business might seem less daunting. Even when buying a well-established business, there are numerous aspects of the … Continued

The software industry is fast-paced and constantly progressing. Updates, upgrades, and bug fixes are turning out faster than ever, and users don’t want to be left behind. In this age of rapid advancement, software users might be wondering whether perpetual … Continued

In the event of a breach of your software licensing agreement, you want to understand all of your options for legal recourse as a licensor. Before you can start to determine your possible remedies, however, you’ll need to pin down … Continued

During the usual course of business, your company probably sends out and signs numerous contracts, relying on standard versions of contracts that the company has used for years. While your contracts might seem to be working well for your business, … Continued

When you begin the process of licensing your property or amending an existing licensing structure, you will inevitably reach a point when you must decide whether your licensing will be exclusive or non-exclusive. Before you can determine which option is … Continued

A perpetual licensing agreement, as the name implies, runs for an indefinite period of time. The agreement allows a licensee rights of access and use in perpetuity, usually for a one-time fee paid to the licensor. But do these agreements … Continued