ABA publishes practical technology reference guide to advise corporate directors

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.

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 “Director’s Technology Handbook” costs $79.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-285-2221 or online at ShopABA.org.