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Lisa R. Lifshitz to Moderate the 2020 CAN-TECH Law Spring Program "Digital Transformation: Understanding and Managing the Legal Risks"

Lisa R. Lifshitz, chair of our Technology, Privacy and Data Management Group to moderate a panel discussion at the 2020 CAN-TECH Law Spring Program "Digital Transformation: Understanding and Managing the Legal Risks" on May 7, 2020. The program will be offered online via webcast for registrants.

Digital transformation is now a common commercial trend as new technologies such as AI, blockchain, Internet of Things and data analytics are being used to develop transformative tech tools that make process and interactions better, faster and cheaper. DT is creating promising opportunities for business enterprises, including new business models, new forms of competition and new products and services. But along with all of these exciting new changes come many legal risks that companies must be well prepared to navigate.

Join the panel of industry experts and technology lawyers currently immersed in these issues to gain insights on the developing legal issues involved in digital transitions. You will learn about best practices for IP protection, data security, contract design, and compliance with relevant regulation.

How to Gain Access to New Technology: Key Legal Strategies and Considerations

  • New technologies update
  • Acquiring vs Partnering: advantages and disadvantages of each strategy
  • How to structure partnerships for procurement of new technologies
  • Licensing considerations for On-premises Software versus SaaS Subscription Agreements

For more information or to register, please visit the 2020 CAN-TECH Law Spring Program website.