Archive for October 2018
California Agrees to Delay Enforcement of Net Neutrality Law
The State of California has just agreed to delay the enforcement of S. B. 822, also known as the California Internet Consumer Protection and Net Neutrality Act of 2018, until litigation is decided regarding whether the FCC can preempt state net neutrality laws is decided by the US Court of Appeals for the District of…
Read MoreWhy Software Companies Need to Anticipate Insurance Requirements Before Commencing Negotiations on Significant Deals
If your company is like most, you postpone the procurement of insurance policies until you absolutely have to obtain them, expecting to be able to obtain whatever you need on demand. However, if your company is in the software space and you anticipate a significant deal is on the horizon, you should be anticipating your…
Read MoreCalifornia Governor Signs Net Neutrality Law; Department of Justice Responds with Suit to Block Law
Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law S.B. 822, also known as the California Internet Consumer Protection and Net Neutrality Act of 2018. The law is intended to go into effect on January 1, 2019 and, according to CNN, will establish the “strictest net neutrality protections in the country.” However, the U.S. government has responded…
Read MoreWhy Big Development Projects Can Equal Big Legal Headaches without Well-Drafted Agreements
If your company has just landed a big development project for a third party, do not underestimate the importance of the agreement in protecting the revenue stream you are being offered in exchange for your development services. The typical development agreement requires lump sum payments in installments throughout the term of the relationship. Also, the…
Read MoreSilicon Valley Software Law Blog Sponsor Announces New “Subscription Model” Option for Legal Clients
Silicon Valley Software Law Blog Sponsor, The Prinz Law Office, has announced today the launch of a new option for clients: the “subscription model” billing model. The firm will initially be offering daily and half-daily subscription models. The model is anticipated to potentially be a good fit with companies having ongoing legal review or advice…
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