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Hertz v Accenture
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John Petersen
Last updated: Monday, March 29, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2019 - July/August
In an interesting court case between rental car giant Hertz and international consulting firm Accenture, claims were filed that one party is in breach of contract. John uses this case to show how even small-shop independent consultants should carry some sort of liability insurance.
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Legal Notes: Potpourri
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Last updated: Thursday, April 29, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2018 - March/April
John lets you know about some recent legal changes, such as Facebook’s ReactJS licensing reversal, the new EU General Data Protection Regulation, copyright enforcement, professional liability insurance, and the new Linux Foundation Community Data License.
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Legal Notes: Should Software Developers Be Subject to Professional Standards of Ethical Conduct?
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Last updated: Friday, May 7, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2017 - November/December
John takes a look at what makes a person a “professional” and how the development climate is changing.
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Legal Notes: You’ve Been Fired. Now What?
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Last updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2017 - September/October
Leaving a job is always stressful, but it’s worse when it’s not your idea. John looks at the legal implications for the end of a work assignment, and discusses pre-emptive things you should know when you’re signing that next contract.
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Legal Notes: Five Tips for Vendor Management
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Last updated: Monday, May 17, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2017 - July/August
John takes a look at the pitfalls and foibles in using outside staffing to finish your project and gives some good advice.
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Legal Notes: Say Goodbye to Most Software Patents
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Last updated: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2017 - May/June
If you’ve ever wondered whether you need a patent or if a copyright is good enough, you’ll find John’s research into the subject fascinating.
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Legal Notes: Selecting and Operating a Legal Entity for Your User Group
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Last updated: Monday, May 24, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2017 - March/April
Your user group has some serious experts in it and it’s time to share the knowledge. If your group wants to host conferences, offer classes, or even go into business, you’ll want John’s advice about what you need to start the process.
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Legal Notes: What’s the Deal with ReactJS’s Licensing Scheme?
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Last updated: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2017 - January/February
Facebook’s ReactJS copyright is a curious combination of the BSD OSS license and a grant document. John tells you what that means and whether or not that’s good news for your project.
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Legal Notes: HIPAA and What It Means to You
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Last updated: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2016 - March/April
The HIPAA laws are about more than keeping medical and health information private. John tells you what exactly your security obligations are, whether you are an employee or a freelancer.
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Legal Notes: Code of Conduct
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Last updated: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2016 - January/February
If you’ve ever been to a conference, you’ve seen a code of conduct. Are they binding? What do they really mean, anyway? John tells us what’s wrong with most of them and how to create one that’s inclusive and legal.
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Legal Notes: Trade Secrets
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Last updated: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2015 - November/December
What’s the difference between a trade secret and a patentable idea? What about copyright—how does that work into the equation. John makes it all clear with a focus on trade secrets.
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Legal Notes: Who Owns the Code
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Last updated: Thursday, July 1, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2015 - September/October
When you work for someone, whether as a direct, full-time employee, as a contractor, or as a statutory employee, who owns the code that you produce? John explains who owns what and why.
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Legal Notes: Employment Agreements
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Last updated: Monday, July 12, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2015 - July/August
Before you sign on the dotted line, be sure you know which rights you retain and which you give up when you accept that great new job. John makes sure that we read the contract and understand what it says.
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Legal Notes: OSS Licenses
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Last updated: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2015 - May/June
If you ever wondered what the difference was between a license and a contract, or if you’ve ever wondered how to safeguard your app, you’ll want to read John’s interesting look at the nature of such things.
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Legal Notes: Copyright and Fair Use
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Last updated: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2015 - March/April
If you’ve ever wondered what you can use from other people’s work, you’ll find the answer in John’s article. He tells us the legal realities about copyright and fair use.
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