SpeakerShane Martin Coughlan is an expert in Free Software licensing, Open Standards and IT security. He has delivered speeches, training courses and consultancy across Europe. He founded and managed Free Software Foundation Europe's legal department and coordinates the European Legal Network. The European Legal Network today connects over 180 legal experts in 27 countries and 4 continents, including representatives from many of the companies using Free Software today. Shane works on a regular basis with organisations like BT, Canonical, HP, IBM, Google, gpl-violations.org, KDE, LiMo Foundation, Linux Foundation, Nokia, OpenWrt, Philips, Red Hat, Samba, Samsung and Vodafone. Shane is available as a private consultant, and is a member of JLS. DateThursday, June 18, 2009, 19:00-21:30. LocationVia video teleconference in Tokyo and live in Osaka. JLS appreciates the support of both Yodoyabashi & Yamagami and the Kao Corporation. DescriptionFree Software (sometimes called Open Source, FOSS or FLOSS) is an approach to software that emphasises the freedoms provided to end users. It is focused on using copyright to regulate the distribution of creative work, though it also has ramifications for other aspects of IPR such as patents and trademarks. This talk will explain the range of licences used in the Free Software paradigm. It will explore the legal questions involved in managing a project with multiple participants, the risks and benefits that exist in mixing code from third parties, how dual-licensing is used as a way to hedge risk, and what best-practice exists for the development of Free Software code. In addition to this, the talk will examine how Free Software licensing facilitates the creation of commercial products within the context of existing business models. AccreditationThe presentation will be for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit in accordance with the rules of the California Bar Association. Attorneys barred in other jurisdiction should check with their jurisdiction to see if it accepts California CLE credits. Business card exchangeNaturally, participants are welcome to exchange business cards with CLE participants. July will be the one year anniversary of JLS's CLE presentations, and in that time, many participants on both sides of the barrier（関東と関西の関）have come to know each other by video, but have never had an opportunity to exchange business cards. Consequently, participants who bring a stamped, self-addressed envelope (SASE) to the CLE will be able to receive the business cards of any individuals at the other venue who wish to provide them. If you submit a SASE, and do not receive the other venue's business cards within two weeks of the CLE, please follow up with the CLE Coordinator. Reference MaterialsCourse MaterialsPlease see the attached file below. These materials must be printed and brought with you if you are using the CLE for credit. Background MaterialsPlease see the attached file below. PowerPointPlease see the attached file below. Price & Payment Please see Payments. Please pay before registering for the event. Please note, the sushi dinners are ordered in advance to minimize expense. Consequently, if you wish to have sushi, please register by noon of the preceding day of the CLE. If you wish to register for the CLE after noon of the preceding day, you may do so, but there is an extra ¥1,000 fee. RegistrationTo participate in a CLE, if you have not already completed the Initial Registration form for CLEs, please do so. If you have completed the Initial Registration form, and you wish to attend another CLE, please complete the Subsequent CLE Registration form. |