The ABC’s of Technology Contracting (Part I)

Michael R. Overly
Michael R. Overly | Foley & Lardner LLP

Michael Overly is a partner in Foley & Lardner’s Information Technology & Outsourcing Group and Privacy, Security and Information Management Groups.

On-Demand: March 13, 2024

3 hour CLE

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Program Summary

This is a unique two-part foundational course in technology contracting. In Part 1, we will discuss the basics of technology-related agreements (e.g., software licenses, cloud services, development agreements, etc.). Specific contract provisions will be covered, and many real-world examples offered to highlight key points. In Part 2, we will apply the learnings from Part 1 to an actual vendor contract, including the steps for reviewing the contract, how to prepare a thoughtful redline, developing a clause-bank, etc. No prior experience with these types of contracts is required.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • How to approach a technology contract
  • Developing a database of clauses
  • Understanding current trends and difficulties in tech contracting
  • Understanding the deal
  • The “Big Four” contract provisions
  • An overview of the most common contract provisions and negotiation points

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Michael-R.-Overly_Foley-&-Lardner-LLP_FedBarMichael R. Overly| Foley & Lardner LLP

Michael Overly is a partner in Foley & Lardner’s Information Technology & Outsourcing Group and Privacy, Security and Information Management Groups. He is one of the few practicing lawyers who has satisfied the rigorous requirements necessary to obtain the Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP), and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certifications. He writes and speaks frequently regarding negotiating and drafting technology transactions and the legal issues of technology in the workplace, e-mail, and electronic evidence. He has written numerous articles and books on these subjects and is a frequent commentator in the national press (e.g., the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, ABCNEWS.com, CNN, and MSNBC) and has testified before the U.S. Congress regarding online issues.

Agenda

I. How to approach a technology contract | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

II. Developing a database of clauses | 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

III. Understanding current trends and difficulties in tech contracting | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

IV. Understanding the deal | 3:40pm – 4:10pm

Break | 4:10pm – 4:20pm

V. The “Big Four” contract provisions | 4:20pm – 4:50pm

VI. An overview of the most common contract provisions and negotiation points | 4:50pm – 5:20pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Arkansas's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Florida

Approved for CLE Credits
3.5 Technology

Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Illinois

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 General

Indiana

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
3.6 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Montana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 General

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney's behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
3.6 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 General

Nevada

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
3.6 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “A”.
Ohio

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
3.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
3.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Tennessee

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
3 General Hours Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
3 General

Washington

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3 Law and Legal

Wisconsin

Approved for Self-Study Credits
3.5 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
3 General

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