Derek Schaffner, Esq. is Special Counsel in the Technology Transactions & Outsourcing practice group with Foley & Lardner LLP. Mr. Schaffner advises clients regarding legal and business issues associated with complex technology transactions and outsourcing engagements from the bid stage through contract execution, with a focus on cloud computing, data privacy, information technology sourcing, application development and maintenance, software and systems implementation, business process transactions, and licensing.
Prior to practicing law, Mr. Schaffner held senior management positions at Microsoft, Xerox, and Accenture.
Mr. Schaffner earned his law degree from Cornell University, where he served as the editor-in-chief for The Legal Information Institute (https://www.law.cornell.edu/) and the Internet editor for the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy. Mr. Schaffner also received a Master of Science in information technology from the University of Rochester.
Accreditation Policy
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Automatic MCLE Approvals
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Accreditation on Formats: Live Video Broadcasts, “Live” Re-Broadcasts and On-Demand CLEs
Live Video Broadcasts
Live video broadcasts are new live CLE programs being streamed and recorded for the first time. All of these programs qualify for “Live” CLE credit in all states except UT, PA, GA, and LA —these states require in-person attendance to qualify for “Live” CLE credit.
“Live” Re-Broadcasts
“Live” Re-broadcasts are replays of previous recorded CLE programs, set on a specific date and time and where the original presenting speakers calls in live at the end of the event to answer questions. This “live” element allows for “live” Re-broadcast CLEs to qualify for “Live” CLE credits in most states. [The following states DO NOT allow for “live” CLE credits on re-broadcast CLEs: UT, PA, GA, and LA]
On-Demand CLEs
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Reciprocity
Many states allow for credit to be granted on a 1:1 reciprocal basis for courses approved in another mandatory CLE jurisdiction state. This is known as a reciprocity provision and includes the following states: AK, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, ME, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NY, PR, SD and WV. myLawCLE does not seek direct accreditation of live webinars or teleconferences in these states.
myLawCLE Credit Guarantee
Additionally, on all online CLE programs application for approval will be made in all states where attending attorneys are primarily licensed in. If a registered attorney does not receive credit from their state for any reason, a full refund will be granted.
Section I. Licensing vs. SaaS
Section II. Benefits and Risks of SaaS Solutions
Section III. Structure of SaaS Agreements and the Role of External Documents
Section IV. Essential Terms of SaaS Agreements
a) Service Availability
b) Data Issues
c) Fees
d) Termination Rights
e) Indemnification
f) Limitation of Liability
Section V. Pre-Agreement Due Diligence
Section VI. Negotiation Strategy
