ABA publishes practical technology reference guide to advise corporate directors
Understanding technology issues is imperative for boards of directors and lawyers in order to identify potential legal implications that can affect an organization. The American Bar Association Business Law Section has published “Director’s Technology Handbook: Tips and Strategies for Advising Corporate Directors” that provides guidance to understand and decipher critical technology matters.
The handbook is a compilation written by leading practitioners in related practice areas. Beginning with a brief recap of directors’ duties under Delaware corporation law, the handbook highlights the intersections of law and technology and features technology examples to illustrate issues that are expected to remain persistent in years to come. The context in which the matters arise in practice will evolve through the ordinary course of technology innovation.
As a quick reference tool, the chapters are short with brief background descriptions and key questions to guide the reader on approaching technology as a pervasive, persistent and evolving force. Written by practice leaders in specialty areas, this guide includes discussion on:
• The lawyer’s role in communicating with the board about technology
• Fiduciary duties of corporate directors
• Regulatory compliance and compliance risk
• Cross-border issues illustrated by laws to note when doing business with Canada
• Contracts, contract management and licensing agreements
• Understanding cloud computing
• Acquiring technology assets
• International privacy laws
• Board attention to cybersecurity issues
• Tips for lawyers to engage effectively with clients about technology
The guide is edited by Candace M. Jones, an associate general counsel and vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She leads a team in the Legal Function’s Financial Services, Technology and Contracts division focused on technology and procurement matters.
The “Director’s Technology Handbook” costs $79.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-285-2221 or online at ShopABA.org.
Man sentenced in child sex crime case
A Houghton Lake man will serve more than two decades in prison for child sex crimes, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday.
Michael Clune faced charges in Roscommon and Shiawassee Counties stemming from criminal sexual conduct involving multiple pre-teen boys. He pleaded guilty in both cases.
A third related case, being handled by the Clare County Prosecutor’s Office, remains ongoing. Inquiries related to the status of the Clare County case should be directed to the county prosecutor.
Correction
The front page of the June 4, 2021, edition of the Detroit Legal News carried the incorrect date of June 24, 2021. We greatly regret the error and apologize for any confusion it may have caused.
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