While compliance with traditional “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser settings remains optional under U.S. privacy law, and many Privacy Policies still note that DNT signals are not honored, a new and far more consequential requirement has arrived. A growing number of state privacy statutes now mandate compliance with Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (UOOMs) - browser or…
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CONTRACTUAL PROTECTION FOR VENDOR MACHINE LEARNING AND AI TOOLS
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) become central to modern technology services, vendors increasingly rely on these systems to refine performance and deliver greater value. Yet many customer contracts now restrict or prohibit vendor data use—limiting the very learning that drives product improvement. These provisions can unintentionally compromise a vendor’s intellectual property, scalability,…
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A Business Owner’s Guide to Representations and Warranties
When selling your company, one of the most important sections of the purchase agreement is the representations and warranties. These are the statements and promises you make to a buyer about your business—its assets, operations, contracts, finances, and liabilities—at the time of sale. They give the buyer confidence that what they’re buying is exactly what…
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Preparing Your Business for Sale: Lessons from Staging a Home
When preparing a home for sale, owners don’t simply hang a sign on the lawn. They ensure the foundation is solid, the interior inviting, and the curb appeal attractive. Preparing a business for sale—whether to a strategic buyer, private equity group, or individual investor—requires the same intentionality and discipline. A well-prepared business reduces buyer concerns,…
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