In 2012, business software end-users will face increased hostility from software vendors seeking to increase revenue through license compliance audits. Software audit disputes will continue to grow and companies of all sizes will be targeted. Robert J. Scott will present a CLE on trends in software licensing transactions and disputes at the Dallas Bar Association’s Computer Law Section February 27th meeting. The lawyer’s role in counseling clients in software contract negotiations will be covered as well as how to prepare and defend clients in software audits.
Southlake, TX (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
Rob Scott will cover the lawyer’s role in counseling clients in negotiating software license terms and highlight the key legal and business terms to focus on. In addition, attendees will learn how to prepare and defend clients in software audits initiated by software publishers and their trade groups including the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).
Additional topics include:
● Microsoft Enterprise & SPLA Agreements
● IBM Virtualization and Subcapacity
● Developing an Audit Response Policy
● Responding to Requests for Software Audit
● Negotiating Pre-Audit Agreements
● Determining the Amount in Controversy
● Drafting Counteroffers
● Determining Settlement Values
● Drafting Post-Dispute License Agreements
● Litigation Considerations
WHO:
Robert J. Scott is the managing partner of Scott & Scott, LLP in Southlake, Texas.
His practice focuses on software licensing transactions and disputes.
WHAT: “Recent Trends in Software Licensing Transactions & Disputes” CLE 1 hour
WHEN: Monday, February 27, 2012, 12:00 PM
WHERE: Belo Mansion, Dallas, Texas
About Us:
Scott & Scott, LLP (http://www.scottandscottllp.com and http://www.softwareaudit.com) is a leading law and technology services firm representing businesses in matters involving software licensing. Scott & Scott’s legal and technology professionals provide software audit defense and software compliance solutions, all protected by attorney-client and work-product privileges.
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Anita Scott
Scott and Scott, LLP
214.999.2915
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