Management Review articles

Recent articles from Management Review

'THEY STOLE OUR CUSTOMER LISTS!'.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... That's what two employees of a tire wholesaler did when they went to work for a competitor. The wholesaler made a claim under two insurance policies. One defined personal injury to include libel and slander of the insured's products or services. No coverage there, ruled the federal 7th...

USE IT OR LOSE IT.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2000... Marsu licensed its cartoon character to Disney, granting exclusive worldwide rights to exploit the character, which had been used in French-language comic books. Disney agreed to produce 12 animated films by 1993, use its "best efforts" to get the films on network television, and start an...

GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... Software developer Gary H. designed computer programs for Iowa Pedigree. When he began offering similar services to Iowa Pedigree's clients, the company sued Gary for copyright infringement. The federal 8th Circuit ruled that Gary was an independent contractor and the owner of the programs....

Your Company and 'THE LAW'
January 1, 2000... THE ISSUE Managers' responsibilities for legal matters are expanding as rapid globalization and technological changes create new risks and opportunities. WHAT'S HAPPENING As "The Law" tries to keep pace with business, the growth of regulations, legislation and litigation is creating...

Looking BAD
January 1, 2000... It started with a haircut. The hair-dresser explained that she was cutting my hair vertically, not horizontally. I had no idea what this meant, so naturally I was very impressed. It sounded like something a surgeon might say: Surgeon: I'll be cutting you open vertically today. Patient:...