EDS loses to BSkyB in major technology case *

United Kingdom - February 4 2010
In a major decision of London’s Technology and Construction Court, which will have global repercussions, technology vendor Electronic Data Systems ("EDS" — now part of Hewlett- Packard ("HP")) has been found liable for a deceitful misrepresentation that induced broadcaster BSkyB to enter into a contract with it.

Co-authors: Peter Brudenall, James A. Harvey.

Potential hidden costs of reorganizations: copyright infringement claims *

USA - November 2 2009
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently held that software licenses transferred in connection with an internal reorganization do not vest with the surviving entity, despite state law to the contrary, unless the underlying license agreement expressly permits such transfers without the consent of the licensor.

Co-authors: Karen M. Sanzaro, James A. Harvey, Andrew G. Geyer.

Satyam’s new owners — what are the implications for customers? *

India - April 21 2009
The news that Tech Mahindra, the Indian IT company, has won the fire-sale to acquire Satyam should be reassuring for existing Satyam customers.

Co-authors: Karen M. Sanzaro, Peter Brudenall, James A. Harvey.