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2017 Technology Law eConference
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2017 Technology Law eConference
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UT Law’s Technology Law eConference brings together a nationally recognized faculty of technology and licensing practitioners, in-house counsel from leading tech companies, and experts in copyright, trademark, open source, and data privacy and security for the latest issues affecting the technology industry.
This year's program features:
This year's program features:
- A discussion of current technology policy and possible impacts under a Trump administration
- Advanced licensing and service agreements—understanding key terms, practical negotiation and drafting strategies, and perspectives from the federal bench
- Negotiating open source warranties and indemnities
- GDPR Readiness in 2017
- A look at the current cyber threat landscape and emerging issues for executive officers and board members
- Innovative Approaches to Protecting IP in the Technology Sector
- Programmable Money and the Future of Contracts
- Key issues in technology M&A: the influence of activist shareholders, and navigating due diligence in technology transactions
- Immigration Update: Trump-Era Policies and Impacts on the Technology Sector
- A panel of U.S. District Court Judges discussing current issues in technology law and best practices as they occur in federal litigation
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Negotiating in the Open: Open Source Warranties and Indemnities in Transactions (Jul 2017)
Heather J. Meeker
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Session 1
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Negotiating in the Open: Open Source Warranties and Indemnities in Transactions (Jul 2017)
Negotiating warranties and indemnities for open source software components of products can be a challenge. Should it be the same as for proprietary software, or different? Hear best practices to help you get your software deal done.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Heather J. Meeker,
O'Melveny & Myers LLP - Menlo Park, CA
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License or Service? What You Have, What You Can Do and Asking the Right Questions to Figure It Out (Jul 2017)
Catherine Bedell, Amanda Borichevsky
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Session 2
—42 mins
License or Service? What You Have, What You Can Do and Asking the Right Questions to Figure It Out (Jul 2017)
A technology contract’s structure and key terms depend on the nature of the offering and its distribution model. Walk through the questions you need to ask to produce a high quality technology contract with terms that match your company’s or your client’s model.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Catherine Bedell,
Vapor IO, Inc. - Austin, TX
Amanda Borichevsky,
SolarWinds, Inc. - Austin, TX
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Advanced Licensing: Strategies for Negotiating and Drafting Licensing Contracts (Jul 2017)
Edward A. Cavazos, Keith E. Witek
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Session 3
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Advanced Licensing: Strategies for Negotiating and Drafting Licensing Contracts (Jul 2017)
Drafting and negotiating technology licenses has always been tricky, but the rapid pace of technological disruption, the increasingly complex web of industry relationships, and developing bodies of law have come together to make it more challenging than ever. Review how licensing strategies should evolve to take these and related factors into account, with an emphasis on real-world drafting and negotiating examples.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Edward A. Cavazos,
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Austin, TX
Keith E. Witek,
Tesla Motors - Austin, TX
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Technology and Intellectual Property Law Issues as Viewed From the Federal Bench (Jul 2017)
Jonathan Lass, Hon. Robert L. Pitman, Hon. Xavier Rodriguez, Hon. Lee Yeakel
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Session 4
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Technology and Intellectual Property Law Issues as Viewed From the Federal Bench (Jul 2017)
Hear discussion of technology, intellectual property, trade secret, and eDiscovery legal issues from the perspective of three United States federal district judges, including cases involving technology licensing agreements, trade secret misappropriation, and recent developments in eDiscovery law.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Jonathan Lass,
Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
Hon. Robert L. Pitman,
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez,
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Lee Yeakel,
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
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The Cyber Threat Landscape (Jul 2017)
Jamie Wallace
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Session 5
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The Cyber Threat Landscape (Jul 2017)
When it always seems like the sky is falling in the cyber world, it’s hard to know what to actually worry about. Explore who the bad actors are, what they are after, and how the law fits in.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Jamie Wallace,
AT&T Chief Security Office - Austin, TX
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Cyber Security Governance—Addressing Emerging Expectations (Jul 2017)
Bart W. Huffman, Seth Jaffe, Thomas Smedinghoff
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Session 6
—45 mins
Cyber Security Governance—Addressing Emerging Expectations (Jul 2017)
Explore the threat landscape as pertinent to an executive officer and/or board of directors, including the questions that should be asked in light of what applicable regulating bodies are expecting. Discuss how legal and industry requirements and guidance may be used to promote a cultural shift towards data protection, which has become increasingly important both in the US and abroad.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Bart W. Huffman,
Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
Seth Jaffe,
LEO Cyber Security - Houston, TX
Thomas Smedinghoff,
Locke Lord LLP - Chicago, IL
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What Every IP Lawyer Should Know about Insurance (Jul 2017)
Leslie C. Thorne, Dominic Keller
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Session 7
—42 mins
What Every IP Lawyer Should Know about Insurance (Jul 2017)
From cyber liability coverage to policies covering intellectual property litigation, learn what’s available in the marketplace and the pitfalls to avoid.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Leslie C. Thorne,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
Dominic Keller,
Willis Towers Watson - San Francisco, CA
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Innovative Approaches to Protecting IP in the Technology Sector (Jul 2017)
Steven R. Borgman, Robert L. King
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Session 8
—49 mins
Innovative Approaches to Protecting IP in the Technology Sector (Jul 2017)
Hear about recent developments in IP law that have led to some rethinking on how to best protect your IP.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Steven R. Borgman,
Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
Robert L. King,
Silicon Labs - Austin, TX
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Allocating IP in Development and Collaboration Agreements (Jul 2017)
John P. Brockland
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Session 9
—43 mins
Allocating IP in Development and Collaboration Agreements (Jul 2017)
There are many ways to allocate rights in IP between parties to a development or collaboration agreement. A few common approaches exist that provide good starting frameworks, but experience also suggests some common pitfalls to avoid. Explore various frameworks for IP allocation, cross licensing, prosecution and maintenance of patents on developed IP, enforcement of developed IP, joint ownership (and its perils), and rights of first refusal and negotiation.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
John P. Brockland,
Hogan Lovells US LLP - San Francisco, CA
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Programmable Money and the Future of Contracts (Jul 2017)
Christopher T. Brown
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Session 10
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Programmable Money and the Future of Contracts (Jul 2017)
Innovations in virtual currency (such as Bitcoin) and distributed ledger technology (such as the Blockchain) are leading to a revolution in contracts, realizing the possibilities of money itself becoming programmable. Review the current developments and near-term outlook, notable legal issues, and the practice implications for technology lawyers.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Christopher T. Brown,
Attorney at Law, PLLC - Austin, TX
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How the Trump Administration Will Impact the Technology Industry (Jul 2017)
Christopher Mohr
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Session 11
—42 mins
How the Trump Administration Will Impact the Technology Industry (Jul 2017)
From encryption, to copyright law, to data localization, to patent reform, what does a Republican Congress and a Republican President mean for technology policy?
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Christopher Mohr,
Software & Information Industry Association - Washington, DC
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Immigration Update: Trump-Era Policies and Impacts on the Technology Sector (Jul 2017)
Jason Boulette
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Session 12
—45 mins
Immigration Update: Trump-Era Policies and Impacts on the Technology Sector (Jul 2017)
Explore legislative and executive activity affecting technology-related immigration in the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration, including proposed legislation targeting the H-1B program, the President’s executive orders affecting travel, and the administration’s review of immigration programs relevant to the technology sector.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Jason Boulette,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
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GDPR Readiness in 2017 (Jul 2017)
Elizabeth C. Rogers, Sabina Jausovec Salinas, Lisa E. Zolidis
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Session 13
—61 mins
GDPR Readiness in 2017 (Jul 2017)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will significantly impact businesses around the world that digitally collect and process data on Europeans. One key change introduces significant fines for noncompliance of up to 4 percent of annual gross revenue. While the GDPR will not officially become law until mid-2018, companies should start preparing by conducting internal analyses of current data protection practices to identify potential gaps or compliance risks. Get an update on GDPR developments since it was announced in December 2015, and walk through the specific steps necessary for compliance by its effective date.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Elizabeth C. Rogers,
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Austin, TX
Sabina Jausovec Salinas,
Walmart Stores, Inc. - Bentonville, AR
Lisa E. Zolidis,
Dell - Round Rock, TX
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Forced Localization of Cloud Services: What are the Real Drivers? (Jul 2017)
Christopher Millard
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Session 14
—42 mins
Forced Localization of Cloud Services: What are the Real Drivers? (Jul 2017)
‘Data Sovereignty’ is now a high-profile issue on both sides of the Atlantic and constraints on data location are a growing challenge for organizations that provide services internationally. Various justifications have been advanced but what are the real drivers for, and practical implications of, such rules?
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Professor Christopher Millard,
Queen Mary University of London - London, United Kingdom
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Social Media Risks in 2017 (Jul 2017)
Ryan M. Garcia
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Session 15
—32 mins
Social Media Risks in 2017 (Jul 2017)
Discuss new and frequent social media risks that impact legal professionals and their clients in 2017.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Ryan M. Garcia,
Dell - Austin, TX
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Technology’s Disruption of the Legal Profession (Jul 2017)
Lance A. Jones, James M. McCormack, W. Reid Wittliff
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Session 16
—61 mins
Technology’s Disruption of the Legal Profession (Jul 2017)
Explore various technologies and emerging platforms that continue to influence the legal industry, including key considerations in implementing these technologies and related ethical concerns.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Lance A. Jones,
Jones & Spross PLLC - Austin, TX
James M. McCormack,
The Law Office of James M. McCormack - Austin, TX
W. Reid Wittliff,
Wittliff | Cutter | Austin, PLLC - Austin, TX
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Influence of Activist Shareholders on M&A and Corporate Governance (Jul 2017)
J. Robert Suffoletta, John Christiansen, Pascal W. Di Fronzo
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Session 17
—60 mins
Influence of Activist Shareholders on M&A and Corporate Governance (Jul 2017)
Review the impact of activist shareholders on influencing M&A strategy, corporate governance practices, and the decision to go public. Explore these issues from the perspective of internal counsel, investor communications, and outside corporate and securities counsel.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
J. Robert Suffoletta,
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - West Lake Hills, TX
John Christiansen,
Sard Verbinnen & Co - San Francisco, CA
Pascal W. Di Fronzo,
Autodesk Inc - San Rafael, CA
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Deal Breakers: Navigating Due Diligence in Technology Transactions (Jul 2017)
Courtney S. York, John D. Holmes, Mark E. Mouritsen, Alan Schoenbaum
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Session 18
—45 mins
Deal Breakers: Navigating Due Diligence in Technology Transactions (Jul 2017)
Discuss ethical obligations impacting due diligence, “red flags” and other key diligence issues frequently encountered in technology transactions. Learn tips for tailoring due diligence to meet deal objectives and practical solutions for resolving and remediating issues discovered in diligence. And explore recent trends and best practices when conducting due diligence in technology transactions.
Originally presented: May 2017 Technology Law Conference
Courtney S. York,
Baker Botts L.L.P - Dallas, TX
John D. Holmes,
Forcepoint LLC - Austin, TX
Mark E. Mouritsen,
Dell - Round Rock, TX
Alan Schoenbaum,
Austin, TX