While the operational dependence of organizations on third party licensed-in software is well-known, much is unknown. Are the assumed 'usual' terms and conditions in this niche really so standardized across most vendors' forms? What typical 'assurances' of customer safety (e.g., due to contract definition and remedy terms) are common but wrong?Is it reasonable but wrong to believe that contract 'boilerplate' in software transactions should be the same text as in other types of deals? Are software companies' liability limitations provisions actually enforceable and enforced?This 60-minute webinar by a 32-year global hands-on software lawyer/consultant/trainer will deliver both 'hard lessons learned' and actionable recommendations for your information technology transactions. Included will be excerpts from, and disclosure of, learnings from rulings, pleadings, and factual revelations from actual, recent, unpublicized software contract litigations.Our Expert:Henry W. (Hank) Jones - A 30-year software lawyer, businessperson, and trainer, Henry W. (Hank) Jones, III has handled thousands of varied software licensing and development transactions from both customer and vendor perspectives.Hank has worked full-time in-house at six companies, serving as head counsel or intellectual property officer at three global publicly-traded corporations. Hank has delivered over 200 presentations in 5 countries, conducted many in-house on-site contracting training sessions, and spoken on the new era of 'Software Asset Management' at 5 recent national events. He is based at and works globally from Austin, Texas, as 'memphishank.'Our Host:Craig Guarente - Craig is the President and founding partner of Palisade Consulting Group, LLC. Palisade and Craig provide clients with expertise and guidance through the enterprise software contracting process, compliance and software audits, and maintenance renewal engagements. Building on 15 years experience in the software industry, most recently as Global Vice President of Contracts, Business Practices, and Migrations at Oracle, Craig has been working with clients to help them establish long-term software management strategies and negotiate more favorable software license agreements that align with their business goals of lowering costs, reducing risk, while providing optimal flexibility.In May 2012 Craig is scheduled to present at the IBSMA Software Asset Management Summit.In addition to his work in the software industry, Craig is also a thought leader in the areas of contract administration, contract automation, outsourcing, and business process reengineering. Craig has been an advisor to companies all over the world helping them to optimize and streamline their contracting policies, practices, and tools. He has been a featured speaker at conferences for groups such as the International Association For Contract And Commercial Management (IACCM).
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