Published by Colman & Underwood on May 2nd, 2008 in Business Law, Consumer Protection, Literary and Artistic Law
Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq.
In simplest terms, a malicious prosecution claim can be brought against a party who initiates a lawsuit with bad intent and without cause. But what about the party’s lawyer? Can an attorney be accused of bringing a false or malicious claim?
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Published by Colman & Underwood on Dec 21st, 2007 in Business Law, Internet Law, Technology Law
Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq.
Open Source software has many advantages. Typically, the full source code is provided and the software is free. However, the use of Open Source projects as a basis or a component of a new commercial software product requires close attention to the specific terms of the licenses that accompany the respective projects.
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Published by Colman & Underwood on Dec 2nd, 2007 in Business Law, Literary and Artistic Law
Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq.
Excerpt: Clients frequently want to collaborate with a writer who will bring their ideas to life on the printed page. However, working with a ghost writer can be problematic without strong contract terms.
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Published by Colman & Underwood on Dec 1st, 2007 in Business Law
Author: Derek S. Underwood, Esq.
Excerpt: We often incorporate businesses for our clients. Although LLCs are very popular, they may not always be the best choice for a small business with a single owner.
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