Innovators bringing new products to market not only deal with development, production, and advertising and marketing issues, but also the many domestic and foreign laws and regulations regarding their manufacturing and sale. 

Our Product Innovation Counsel lawyers have advised public, private, and startup company clients on hundreds of product launches. Clients trust us to work directly with their internal business units, from engineering, product management, and client services to advertising, marketing, and communications. 

Whether working with clients that strictly operate in the digital space or those that blur the lines between e-commerce and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, we provide experienced guidance on the legal issues that arise during the conception, development, and implementation of a new product or service.  

Anticipating and guarding against legal risks is a key component of our work. We help in-house legal teams and their business units remain compliant with U.S. and international laws and regulations by helping them circumvent problems while ensuring they remain current on new regulations. Our clients look to us to analyze relevant issues and recommend policies and positions that serve their legal, technological, and business needs. We help ensure that their internal standard operating procedures and guidelines are current, accurate, complete, and regularly audited. 

If the need arises, our product liability litigators defend clients, manufacturers, and vendors against liability claims in court. 

Our Technology Transactions & Privacy practice offers forward-thinking legal counsel to clients navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). As businesses increasingly integrate AI and ML into their operations, we help clients strategically address the unique challenges these technologies present, from intellectual property ownership and protection and data privacy to regulatory compliance, governance, and ethical considerations. We work closely with our clients to structure agreements that protect their proprietary algorithms and data, while also ensuring that the use and development of AI-driven solutions meet industry standards and legal requirements.

Our team provides guidance on risk management related to AI and ML, particularly around issues of liability, accountability, and the allocation of risk. Our counsel ensures that contracts for AI products and services clearly define responsibility in scenarios such as system failures or biased outcomes, helping clients minimize exposure and legal risk. Additionally, we help businesses comply with a range of global and domestic privacy regulations, ensuring that AI applications are built and deployed with user data and protection in mind.

As the legal and regulatory outlook regarding AI continues to evolve, our practice remains at the forefront of advising clients on how to stay compliant with emerging standards. We help companies adopt ethical AI principles and develop proactive policies that anticipate new laws, ensuring that their AI solutions are both innovative and responsible. 

Joint ventures and strategic transactions require meticulous attention to detail to prevent disputes, enhance performance, and increase cost savings. Our Technology Transactions & Privacy lawyers offer comprehensive legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of joint ventures and strategic alliances—from inception and growth to exit. 

Effective structuring of a joint venture from the outset, coupled with a deep understanding of the market and a tailored operating agreement that meets our client's specific needs, is vital for ensuring its long-term success. Recognizing the importance of a robust legal and regulatory framework that supports your objectives and adapts to unforeseen challenges, our interdisciplinary team ensures the establishment and success of your partnerships by providing tailored, strategic advice every step of the way. Our experience spans a range of durable and effective joint venture and alliance structures, both domestically and internationally.

Joint ventures often bring complex ownership rights, tax, and antitrust challenges. Our team safeguards client interests by carefully analyzing and structuring these arrangements, focusing on aspects such as revenue sharing, control, intellectual property ownership, corporate governance, and tax liabilities. Additionally, we provide guidance on dispute resolution, deadlock situations, and strategies for dissolution and exit. Our approach is to harmonize your interests with strategies that promote the overall success of the venture.

Our lawyers play a pivotal role in technology merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, providing counsel to clients acquiring or merging with tech-driven companies. In these high-stakes deals, our team ensures that all aspects of intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance are meticulously addressed. Whether representing buyers or sellers, we work to identify and mitigate risks associated with technology assets, from software licensing and proprietary code to patents and trade secrets, ensuring that clients maximize the value of their transactions while minimizing exposure to potential liabilities.

In addition to managing the due diligence process, our lawyers assist in structuring and negotiating key terms that govern the transfer of technology and data in M&A transactions. We help clients protect their interests in areas such as ownership of AI and machine learning technologies, cloud-based solutions, and data-driven innovations. Our deep understanding of both the technical and legal dimensions of technology assets allows us to craft tailored agreements that secure the rights necessary for post-closing operations and future innovations.

Beyond the transactional phase, we provide ongoing support to ensure seamless integration of technology and data post-acquisition. We advise on the regulatory and operational challenges of merging complex tech infrastructures and data ecosystems, particularly in light of evolving global privacy regulations and industry-specific compliance standards. Leveraging our experience in technology transactions and privacy law, we guide clients through the tech, data, and M&A landscape to maximize their deal potential.