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In recent years, a growing number of businesses have discovered that missteps related to software licensing – regardless of how minor – are unlikely to be tolerated and will be met with relentless vigor. One of the organizations best known for representing and enforcing the interests of software developers is the BSA – The Software View Article →

Federal jurisprudence established clear guides indicating the need for employers to provide anti-harassment and discrimination training. Training has become one of the key ingredients to help employers avoid and defend accusations of sexual harassment and discrimination training in the United States. States are stepping up this requirement. Most recently, on April 11, 2018, New York View Article →

When you think about chaos, you typically think worst-case scenario—a company’s death spiral. But chaos is more common than you might realize. It’s what happens when a company—any company—operates in a way that’s siloed and disorganized. People, process, and technology are disconnected. Individuals “do their own thing. Chaos occurs when there is no time to View Article →

Exports have been a key driver in our economic comeback since the financial crisis took hold in 2009. In 2016 the value of U.S. goods and services exports reached $2.21 trillion. More specifically New Jersey exported 31.2 billion in merchandise exports in 2016. New Jersey’s top 5 export markets are Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, China, View Article →