// If attorneys are unaware of how software developers are using open source software (OSS) at their company, they may be leaving the organization open to legal, reputational, and transaction-related risk. 

However, if the legal department imposes rules governing the use of open source that are viewed as onerous or arbitrary, software developers may not adhere to them, creating risk for the organization.

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• Initial open source best practices
• How to persuade software developers to prioritize OSS compliance 
• What an effective workflow between developers and attorneys looks like 
• How to handle developer requests to contribute to OSS projects outside of the company
• How all of these strategies can help build general OSS compliance in your organization

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