I have a question about open source software. Questions: Where do you get legal advice from? Do you have to find a lawyer specialised in software issues right from the bat, or do you get legal advice from lawyers that may join the community later on?Is there any other way a newly created open source organization may seek advice on legal issues?
How to get a legal advice for a open source project ?
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The Software Freedom Law Centre or Electronic Frontier Foundation are good places to start.The Software Freedom Law Center provides pro-bono legal services to developers of Free, Libre, and Open Source Software. More >>From the Internet to the iPod, technologies are transforming our society and empowering us as speakers, citizens, creators, and consumers. When our freedoms in the networked world come under attack, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is the first line of defense... From the beginning, EFF has championed the public interest in every critical battle affecting digital rights.Blending the expertise of lawyers, policy analysts, activists, and technologists, EFF achieves significant victories on behalf of consumers and the general public. EFF fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits even when that means taking on the US government or large corporations. By mobilizing more than 140,000 concerned citizens through our Action Center, EFF beats back bad legislation. In addition to advising policymakers, EFF educates the press and public...