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February 02, 2022 | Legaltech News

Navigating Issues in the Data Monetization Journey

Companies are growing increasingly adept at ingesting, analyzing and monetizing data collected from a wide variety of internal and external sources. In doing so, they should not only address the legal and regulatory risks associated with data monetization but also protect and preserve value and competitive advantage.

By Marina Aronchik, Rohith George and Adam Cusick, Mayer Brown

6 minute read

January 04, 2022 | Legaltech News

Contracting for AI in the Evolving Regulatory Landscape

While the existing regulatory landscape is sparse regarding AI-specific regulations, lawyers should seek to understand how different AI systems work and begin building a framework for evaluating AI systems, figuring out how to apportion risk, and making sure their AI solutions comply with existing laws.

By Marina Aronchik, Vivek Mohan and Adam Cusick, Mayer Brown

8 minute read

December 08, 2021 | Legaltech News

Protecting Against Licensor Bankruptcy in Service and License Agreements: Utilizing Section 365(n)

Section 365(n) is a carve-out to the debtor's broad Bankruptcy Code power that allows a non-debtor counterparty the right to either accept the rejection of a contract/license or continue performing under the contract. Here's how licensees can use Section 365(n) to minimize the loss of the use of their intellectual property licenses in the event a licensor files for bankruptcy.

By Richard Assmus, Matthew Wargin, Monique Mulcare and Danielle Corn, Mayer Brown

8 minute read

November 17, 2021 | Legaltech News

Cloud+ Strategic Partnerships: The Evolution of Cloud Services

Cloud+ Strategic Partnerships offer a new avenue for cloud providers to collaborate with leading companies and for companies to build new cloud-based businesses. But companies entering into Cloud+ Strategic Partnerships should know the risks and how to negotiate these deals.

By Rohith George, Brad Peterson and Adam Cusick, Mayer Brown

6 minute read

November 16, 2021 | International Edition

COP26 is Over: Down But Not Out in Glasgow

The final installment of our COP26 blog written by lawyers at the event analyses the final agreement.

By Mayer Brown and Herbert Smith Freehills

7 minute read

November 12, 2021 | International Edition

COP26: Going Into Extra Time?

Thursday 11 November proved to be a critical day at COP26 – and a long one.

By Herbert Smith Freehills, Ashurst, Mayer Brown

8 minute read

November 10, 2021 | International Edition

Obama, Marches and Fireworks: Mayer Brown on What's Happening at COP26

It has been an eventful few days at COP26, writes a Mayer Brown lawyer at the conference.

By Tim Baines, Mayer Brown

3 minute read

September 09, 2021 | International Edition

Reflections on Efforts in Afghanistan: a Mayer Brown Partner's Story

'To those of us who participated in the effort to bring some order and development to Afghanistan the pictures of scenes in Kabul are a reminder of how fleeting and fragile our efforts ultimately were.'

By Ian Coles, Mayer Brown

5 minute read

May 26, 2021 | Legaltech News

Attracting Top Cybersecurity Talent to the Federal Government: A Simple Yet Bold Solution

Attracting a select cadre of cybersecurity professionals to the government's workforce would not only improve the nation's cybersecurity efforts but also the government's cybersecurity workforce as a whole. So how can the government compete with the private sector?

By Daniel B. Garrie, Law & Forensics and Douglas A. Smith, Mayer Brown

6 minute read

November 03, 2020 | International Edition

Solicitors PI Insurance: Weathering the Storm

Premiums are steeply rising and there is no sign the climate will improve any time soon.

By William Glassey and Tim Shepherd, Mayer Brown

5 minute read