A full day seminar featuring speakers from Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, Hays Companies, Michael Best Freidrich, and Digital Intelligence, Inc. This workshop is being coordinated by Dr. Mark Srite, Associate Professor in the MIS area at the Lubar School of Business, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Overview

Law impacts business. As business practices evolve through advancements in information technology, the laws governing those practices evolve as well. Are you up to speed on the latest legal issues impacting the use of information technology in business? Every day, business managers use information technology to advance their business objectives. This workshop will address contemporary legal issues in corporate use of information technolog:

Topics

TOPICS Monitoring Employees in the Electronic Workplace by Andrew J. Schlidt III, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Does the law allow employers to monitor the electronic communications of employees in the workplace? Emerging state and federal laws require that companies manage and control their electronic records. This implies that companies must also adequately manage and control those employees who create the electronic records. This session explores the line between an employee’s right to privacy versus the company’s right to know. Data Security Breaches and Theft of Corporate Data by Mark G. Garsombke, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Organizations create, process, and store an increasing volume of electronic data. What legal implications arise if an organization’s network is compromised and corporate data is lost or stolen? This session addresses emerging federal and state requirements to secure corporate data. The session also considers elements of an appropriate corporate response plan if such a theft or loss occurs. Managing Technology Risks by Michael R. Sarner, Hays Companies This presentation will focus on risk management for technology-related risks, with a particular focus on risk management strategies and insurance coverage. The presentation will address basic strategies to manage technology risks; define which insurance policies provide coverage for specific technology risks; and discuss potential gaps in insurance coverage for technology risks, and how to decrease or eliminate those coverage gaps. Protecting Your Good Name: Legal Issues in Online Marketing by Erik J. Phelps, Michael Best Freidrich All of those various ways you may promote your business online--e-mail, search engine advertising, affiliate arrangements, blogs, contests--all carry legal considerations. Worse yet, marketing and selling things on the Internet exposes you to fraud, phishing, traffic diversion, click fraud, domain name issues and all sorts of other things that can harm your brand, your company and your customers. Get an overview of the legal landscape and some practical advice on how to navigate this valuable but rapidly changing channel. Electronic Evidence–Current Issues and Practical Solutions by Matthew J. Stippich, Digital Intelligence This session will survey current changes and trends that relate to the retention, preservation, collection, management, and disclosure of electronic data in connection with legal disputes. Topics will include a survey of the recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a review of current case law, use of computer forensics in internal investigations, and practical suggestions for dealing with compliance issues. Software and Software Licensing Intellectual Property Issues by Derek C. Stettner, Michael Best Freidrich Software can be legally protected under copyright law, trade secret law, patent law, and trademark law and a basic knowledge of such law is necessary for any IT professional. After a brief discussion of how intellectual property law applies to software generally, a variety of intellectual property issues that arise in software licensing will be addressed, including the scope and restrictions of the license grant; use and ownership of data, documentation, and confidential information; ownership of custom software and derivative works; and escrow provisions.

About the speaker

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Andrew J. Schlidt III is a shareholder and chairs the Technology Law Practice. Mark G. Garsombke is a member of the firms Information Technology, Telecommunications, and HIPAA practice groups. Michael Best Freidrich Erik J. Phelps is a partner and provides strategic advice on IT-related matters. Derek C. Stettner is a partner whose focus is intellectual property matters. Hays Companies Michael R. Sarner is a vice president with Hays Companies and an attorney with expertise in insurance coverage issues. Digital Intelligence, Inc. Matthew J. Stippich is vice president and general counsel of Digital Intelligence, Inc. where he advises clients on electronic ev

Who should Attend?

This workshop is designed for business owners, managers, and executives who use the Internet and information technology in their business. Topics will also have high relevance to accountants, lawyers, IT professionals, marketing and advertising executives, and other professional service providers.

Coordinator

Dr. Mark Srite, Associate Professor in the MIS area at the School of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will coordinate this workshop.