Winning Legal Strategies for Corporate Governance

Inside the Minds: Winning Legal Strategies for Software Companies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the laws which govern both the software industry, and the future of software regulation, on a global scale. Featuring general counsel and senior partners, all representing some of the nation's top companies and firms, this book discusses the current shape and future state of software regulation, from the founding doctrines to the pivotal cases of today. Identifying the most common and unique legal issues software and information technology companies are dealing with today, these authors offer key strategies for resolving these issues and discuss critical steps to take to avoid these challenges in the future. From examining the most significant laws that affect the industry today, to tactics around drafting and negotiating contracts, these authorities articulate the finer points around software law, and what will hold true into the future. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as experts present key strategies for solving and preventing legal issues in this complex and ever-changing industry.

About Inside the Minds:

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

This book is by:

• Daniel J. McMullen, Chair, Information Technology Group, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP - "Select Legal Issues for the Software and Information Technology Market"
• Michael A. Pellini, Director of Legal Affairs, Art Technology Group, Inc. - "The Role of
• General Counsel in the Software Industry"
• David Vance Lucas, Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Intergraph Corporation - "Helping Software Companies Protect Their IP"
• Katharina M. Mueller, Managing Consultant, Mueller & Associates Consulting LLC - "Common Legal Issues in the Software Industry"
• Anne S. Jordan, President, Jordan Associates - "Toward a Better Negotiating Planning & Strategy"
• Marc S. Kaufman, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP - "Seven Steps to an Effective Software Agreements"
• Robert Manne, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Ultimate Software Group Inc. - "Predicting Legal Landmines in Software"