After four years of preparation and debate, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was approved by the EU Parliament on 14 April 2016. It came into force 20 days after its publication in the EU Official Journal, and will directly apply in all members states on 25 May 2018 - after which time those organizations in non-compliance will face heavy fines.

Drafting and Negotiating Software Contracts, Part 1: Drafting Contracts in an Agile World, and the Gymnastics Required This cost includes lunch. MCLE Credit: The Technology Law Section will apply for one (1) general CLE credit

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The Technology Law Section is pleased to host Amber Hollister to discuss lawyer advertising. During this interactive presentation, we will discuss the work of the OSB Futures Task Force, and developments in the regulation of lawyer advertising and client solicitation. Today’s lawyers engage with prospective clients on social media, through online referral services, in client-lawyer […]

Privacy by Design -  What is it, why do my clients care and how can they integrate it into their development lifecycle?   Hear from a small panel of speakers, both in-house and those with in-house experience, on what Privacy by Design (PbD) is, why it’s important and tips on how your clients may explain […]

Optimize! Increase the Efficiency and Velocity of Your Law Practice – Tech Tips from the Trenches The law changes quickly, and nowhere faster than Technology Law. Previous best practices are overtaken by more incisive, more productive, more focused techniques. This CLE presents the best such “tips and tricks” specifically directed to technology lawyers. Learn effective […]

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Presentation Summary: Blockchain technologies and related applications, including smart contracts, are increasingly being viewed as a way for a wide variety of industries to enhance operational efficiencies and cut costs. However, smart contract applications are still in their relatively early stages of development, resulting in a significant amount of confusion regarding what smart contracts actually […]

2018 Annual Meeting and Dinner.   The Section will hold its 2018 annual meeting and dinner on October 11, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at Le Chon’s private dining room, located at 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204.  Hors d'oeuvres will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. The annual meeting will be held promptly at […]