April 2007 Archives

04/17/2007 09:39:03 AMBSA Audit Timeline

One of the top ten questions asked by my clients is "How long does the BSA self-audit process take from start to finish?" Of course I give the standard lawyer answer: it depends. Here are the steps to a typical...

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04/05/2007 08:50:08 AMCooperation or Litigation: BSA Audit Strategy

If your company has received a letter from the BSA requesting a software audit, you are probably wondering whether you should cooperate or tell the BSA to pound sand. I advise my clients to cooperate but to do so in...

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04/05/2007 08:47:55 AMA New Definition of Software Piracy

A New Definition of Software Piracy What is software piracy? Like many politically charged phrases, the definition of software piracy is influenced by your financial interests and your viewpoint. The Business Software Alliance defines software piracy as: "The illegal use...

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