Leaving the (U.S.-EU Safe) Harbor, Taking Up an (EU-U.S.) Shield
While U.S. and EU authorities missed the January 16, 2016 deadline for replacement of the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework declared invalid by the EU high court late last year, new hope for a substitute arrangement has dawned
Am I Operating a Franchise?
This seems like a simple question. Am I running a McDonalds or a Best Buy? Easy, right? As a franchisee (an operator of a franchise) it’s fairly simple to answer. But if you own your own business and are keen to expand using a strategy that includes licensing of your brand, even
FTC Internet of Things (IoT) Report Focuses on Security and Consumer Expectations
In January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a detailed report, “Internet of Things: Privacy & Security in a Connected World”. The FTC’s Report urges product designers and manufactures to adopt best practices including a strong focus on data security