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With Spain proposing to make Internet access a universal right for all its citizens, the question of whether Internet should be seen as a legal right yet again resurfaces in Europe. The web has undoubtedly become an essential part of our lives, but does that mean access to it should be a fundamental…

…he is responsible for managing all of Ciena’s worldwide legal matters, as well as the government affairs and corporate real estate functions. Mr. Rothenstein joined Ciena in 2001, serving in progressively higher roles in the Legal Department, including Assistant General Counsel and Vice President…

…officer of Ciena. The terms of the settlement involve dismissal of Pirelli?s three lawsuits against Ciena now pending in Delaware, dismissal of Ciena?s legal proceedings against Pirelli in the United States International Trade Commission, payment to Pirelli of $30 million and undisclosed running royalties…

…secretary, effective November 2, 2008. In this capacity, Rothenstein will be responsible for all aspects and functions of Ciena’s worldwide legal affairs, and will serve as an integral member of the Company’s leadership team. Rothenstein replaces Russell B. Stevenson, Jr., who has retired…

…research and development 2,195 1,061 Stock compensation sales and marketing 934 715 Stock compensation general and administrative 153 594 Contingent legal and consulting fees upon litigation settlement - 5,705 Amortization of intangible assets 9,653 6,295 Restructuring costs 4,355 11,008 Long-lived asset…

…compensation-sales and marketing 715 1,898 Stock-based compensation-general and administrative 594 1,724 Amortization of intangible assets 6,295 6,295 Legal settlement and related contingent fees 5,705 2,250 Restructuring costs (recoveries) 11,008 (1,196) Recovery of doubtful accounts, net (139) - -----…

…impairment 45,728 6 45,862 - Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts, net (2) (41) 2,602 (3,031) Gain on lease settlement - - - (11,648) Contingent legal and consulting fees upon litigation settlement - - - 5,705 (Gain) loss on equity investments, net 500 - 9,486 (215) Gain on extinguishment of debt…

Yesterday, I talked about the challenges that enterprises face as they deal with increasing costs and legal requirements related to information protection and data privacy. Encryption of data greatly reduces the risk of security breaches and data loss, but the complexity and shortcomings of today&rsquo…

…same poll, but have big business implications: texting mid-conversation (with the boss!), taking pictures and putting them online without permission (legal issues abound), using the phone at the dinner table (checking Facebook at a sales dinner, can you imagine?!).    It comes down to basic manners…