Events
Commercial Contracts Checkup Series
June 20, 2018
| Are You Up-to-Date on Key Provisions and Confidential Information Protections in Term Sheets, MOUs and Letter Agreements?
| Webinar
October 11, 2018
| Blockchain Business Applications: Dot-Com Bust or Business Boom?
| Philadelphia and Webinar
January 24, 2019
| E-Signed, Sealed, Delivered
| Webinar
June 20, 2019
| Preparing for the CCPA: Reviewing and Updating Privacy Policies and Agreements for Compliance
| Webinar
December 5, 2019
| Up in Smoke: Common Provisions in Canna-Contracts That Could Blow Up a Deal
| Webinar
March 19, 2020
| POSTPONED: Beyond Boilerplate: Drafting and Enforcing Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waivers
| Webinar
November 19, 2020
| What to Worry About for California Contracts
| Webinar
Seventh Session in the Commercial Contracts Checkup Series: November 19, 2020
What to Worry About for California Contracts | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific
About the Program
Join attorneys in Duane Morris’ Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group for a presentation on hot topics and laws unique to the Golden State. Our presenters will discuss contractual issues raised by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the potential impact of the California Privacy Rights Act Ballot Initiative; the classification of independent contractor or employee and other evolving labor and employment laws; arbitration terms; and other issues.
Presenters
Sixth Session in the Commercial Contracts Checkup Series: March 19, 2020
POSTPONED: Beyond Boilerplate: Drafting and Enforcing Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waivers
About the Program
Attorneys in Duane Morris’ Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group, in conjunction with Courtney Baird from the Trial Practice Group, will discuss the importance of carefully drafted arbitration terms in consumer and commercial contracts and how to enforce them. Topics to be discussed include:
- Key arbitration terms, including applicable law and arbitration forum
- Common drafting mistakes
- Consumer versus commercial contracts
- Enforcement issues
- Class action waivers
- Implications of recent court decisions
Presenters
Fifth Session in the Commercial Contracts Checkup Series: December 5, 2019
Up in Smoke: Common Provisions in Canna-Contracts That Could Blow Up a Deal
About the Program
Presented in conjunction with the Cannabis Industry Group
Companies and individuals looking to get into the rapidly growing cannabis industry must consider key documents when structuring their business. This includes a wide range of legal contracts and agreements with manufacturers, suppliers and other facets of the business. Join our panelists for a discussion on various provisions in cannabis industry contracts that are frequently negotiated, can create issues for parties in reaching a signed agreement and/or can present significant risk for the company, especially for certain issues where laws for the cannabis industry vary by state and federally, and laws and other factors in the industry are quickly and constantly evolving.
Presenters
- John Yaeger, JHY Partners Inc.
- Charlie Arden, K8 Pharma Group
Fourth Session in the Commercial Contracts Checkup Series: June 20, 2019
Preparing for the CCPA: Reviewing and Updating Privacy Policies and Agreements for Compliance
About the Program
Presented in conjunction with The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Webinar Series
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 is the strictest privacy law in the United States and has national impact for anyone doing business in California. The new law takes effect January 1, 2020, and gives consumers greater control over their personal information while establishing stringent rules and significant penalties for the companies that handle consumer information.
Led by an interdisciplinary team of Duane Morris attorneys, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Webinar Series offers an in-depth discussion and analysis of the CCPA, along with timely and practical strategies to prepare your business for compliance with this complex rule.
Topics include:
- Brief CCPA overview
- Examination of the CCPA requirements for privacy policies and third-party agreements
- Practical strategies for reviewing and updating your privacy policies and third-party agreements to comply with the CCPA
Presenters
Third Session in the Commercial Contracts Checkup Series: January 24, 2019
E-Signed, Sealed, Delivered
About the Program
E-signatures and online contracting have become staples of modern-day business in an increasingly digital world. Despite widespread adoption, many businesses and attorneys continue to have questions regarding the validity, enforceability and requirements of e-signatures and online contracts. Understanding the current state and the future of e-signatures and online contracting is an essential skill for business people and attorneys.
This webinar will discuss topics related to e-signatures and online contracting, including:
- Overview of e-signature and online contracting requirements
- Best practices for ensuring a valid e-signature/online contract
- Examples of e-signature and online contracting implementation
- Special use cases
- The future of e-signature and online contracting
Presenters
- Hal Marcus, Director, Global Legal Evangelist, DocuSign
About the Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group
Attorneys in the Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group assist a wide range of clients with maximizing company value from the intellectual property and technology assets that they own or license from third parties and the commercial contracts that they negotiate and execute regarding products and services that they sell and/or license to or from third parties. Drawing on the resources of Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property and Corporate Practice Groups, the attorneys in the group combine the elements of an intellectual property practice with a commercial transactions practice. They are trained in the best practices in these disciplines, enabling them to provide guidance on a wide range of intellectual property and business issues involved in IP licensing and technology matters and transactions.
Second Session in the Commercial Contracts Checkup Series: October 11, 2018
Blockchain Business Applications: Dot-Com Bust or Business Boom?
About the Program
The Digital Age has transformed virtually every industry, bringing challenges with rapid technological innovation and shifting consumer expectations, security needs and regulatory pressures. As consumers shift from traditional financial services, computing systems and hosting services to distributed, decentralized systems, adapting to these evolving technologies may deliver new opportunities as well as increase concerns.
This webinar will discuss topics related to blockchain technology, including:
- Overview of blockchain technology and distributed ledgers
- Brief review of cryptocurrencies
- The role of “smart contracts” in blockchains
- Identifying business opportunities in blockchain
- Using blockchain in business
- The implications of blockchain on supply chain management
- How to protect blockchain assets and patent implications
Presenters
- Shawnna Hoffman-Childress, Global Co-Leader, IBM Cognitive Legal; Co-Founder, Diversity in Blockchain
- Sean Colicchio, Vice President of Information Security, Essextec
- Andrew McNamara, Manager of Supply Chain Solutions, BDP International
About the Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group
Attorneys in the Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group assist a wide range of clients with maximizing company value from the intellectual property and technology assets that they own or license from third parties and the commercial contracts that they negotiate and execute regarding products and services that they sell and/or license to or from third parties. Drawing on the resources of Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property and Corporate Practice Groups, the attorneys in the group combine the elements of an intellectual property practice with a commercial transactions practice. They are trained in the best practices in these disciplines, enabling them to provide guidance on a wide range of intellectual property and business issues involved in IP licensing and technology matters and transactions.
About the Financial Technology (Fintech) Group
Duane Morris attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in the fintech sector, from fintech startups offering a wide range of new and innovative technologies, to established industry players, including payment processors, credit card issuers, mobile payment providers, stored-value card processors, healthcare payment providers, e-commerce and online retailers, banks, broker dealers and investment advisers.
About IBM Cognitive Legal
The IBM Cognitive Legal team, along with co-leaders Shawnna Hoffman-Childress and Brian Kuhn, built Watson-based artificial intelligence solutions and blockchain solutions for lawyers worldwide. IBM is a leading cloud platform and cognitive solutions company. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, IBM is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. With Watson, the AI platform for business, powered by data, IBM is building industry-based solutions to real-world problems.
About BDP International
BDP International is a privately held, family owned, nonasset-based global logistics provider. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr. and based in Philadelphia, BDP has grown to be one of the largest privately held logistics providers in the world. BDP employs over 4,800 people worldwide and operates freight logistics centers across the world through a global network of wholly owned offices, joint ventures and affiliates in 134 countries. The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide.
About Essextec
Essextec is an award winning, employee owned firm with intellectually curious and highly skilled teams. Essextec helps organizations solve their significant challenges by applying innovative cloud, cognitive and cybersecurity technologies. As trusted advisers, Essextec consistently enables its clients to exceed their goals and objectives ensuring long-term success.
First Session in the Commercial Contracts Checkup Series: June 21, 2018
Are You Up-to-Date on Key Provisions and Confidential Information Protections When Entering into Your Term Sheets, MOUs and Letter Agreements?
Attorneys in Duane Morris’ Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group, in conjunction with Shannon Sutherland from the Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Group, will review several significant factors to consider when developing effective term sheets, MOUs and letter agreements and confidentiality provisions and trade secret protections in contracts. Topics to be discussed:
- The use of contract term sheets, memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and letter agreements
- Major contingencies and conditions before completing a transaction, including financing, permits, satisfactory completion of due diligence and other definitive agreements
- Confidentiality provisions and trade secret protections, including guidelines under the Uniform Trade Secret Act, Defend Trade Secrets Act and requirements in non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Disclaimer language and binding versus nonbinding words
- Implications of recent court decisions
Presenters
About the Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group
Attorneys in the Technology Transactions, Licensing and Commercial Contracts Group assist a wide range of clients with maximizing company value from the intellectual property and technology assets that they own or license from third parties and the commercial contracts that they negotiate and execute regarding products and services that they sell and/or license to or from third parties. Drawing on the resources of Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property and Corporate Practice Groups, the attorneys in the group combine the elements of an intellectual property practice with a commercial transactions practice. They are trained in the best practices in these disciplines, enabling them to provide guidance on a wide range of intellectual property and business issues involved in IP licensing and technology matters and transactions.
About the Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Group
In today’s economy, companies face challenges—old and new—relating to the protection of human and intellectual capital. To help companies address these complex and evolving issues, Duane Morris has assembled a dedicated team of lawyers with significant experience in the many intersecting areas of law that fall under the broad headings of “non-compete” agreements and “trade secrets.” The multidisciplinary, integrated Duane Morris Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Practice Group draws on experience from commercial litigation, employment, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, and white-collar criminal defense and corporate investigations, among other areas.