The chilling effect is the inhibiting influence of the possibility of legal sanction upon the legitimate exercise of a constitutional right. The right might be the freedom of speech, freedom of association, or some other right set forth in the Constitution. A chilling effect may be caused by the threat of lawsuit, criminal prosecution, or … Read more
A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned and operated by an individual. This type of business is not incorporated and does not have any shareholders. The sole proprietor is responsible for all aspects of the business, including the financial risks and liabilities. A sole proprietorship is the simplest and most common type of … Read more
A patent troll is a person or company that buys and enforces patents against other companies, without actually using the patent themselves. Patent trolls are also known as non-practicing entities (NPEs). Patent trolls typically buy patents from other companies or from inventors who are no longer interested in developing or commercializing the patent. They then … Read more
An operational level agreement (OLA) is a formal agreement between two or more internal or external organizations that outlines how they will work together to support a shared business process or service. The purpose of an OLA is to define the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of each organization involved in the delivery of a shared … Read more
The Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative is a cybersecurity initiative of the United States federal government. The initiative was launched in 2006 in response to the findings of the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) that the internet was “not secure enough for the government to use for sensitive transactions”. The goal of the TIC … Read more
Antitrust refers to laws and regulations that are designed to promote competition by limiting the powers of monopolies and other large businesses. These laws are intended to protect consumers by ensuring that prices are fair and that businesses do not engage in unfair practices that would limit competition. What is an antitrust law in simple … Read more
Sensitive information refers to any information that could potentially be used to compromise the security of an individual, organization, or nation. This includes information that may be used to facilitate crime, espionage, or terrorism. Examples of sensitive information include passwords, financial information, personal information, and classified information. What is sensitive information called? Sensitive information is … Read more
A golden parachute is a clause in an executive’s employment contract that provides them with certain financial benefits if their employment is terminated. These benefits can include a severance package, continuation of health insurance, and other perks. Golden parachutes are designed to protect executives from being fired without cause, and can help them negotiate for … Read more
An anti-competitive practice is an activity that is intended to harm or limit competition in a market. This can include practices such as price fixing, bid rigging, and market allocation. Anti-competitive practices are often illegal under competition law. What are examples of anti-competitive? There are many examples of anti-competitive behavior, but some common ones include: … Read more
The Freedom on the Net report is an annual report that assesses the state of internet freedom in countries around the world. The report is produced by Freedom House, a US-based NGO that promotes democracy and human rights. The report looks at three key indicators of internet freedom: 1. Access: This looks at whether people … Read more
