Associate Information Security Specialist Burns & McDonnell - burnsmcd.com, United States
In the complex world of professional services agreements, certain words and phrases can lead to significant legal and financial risks. This presentation, titled "The Hateful Eight: 'Malwords' to Avoid in a Professional Services Agreement," will identify and analyze common terms that frequently appear in these contracts. Attendees will learn how to recognize these "malwords," understand their potential pitfalls, and discover strategies to negotiate more favorable terms.
Learning Objectives:
Identify contract terms that problematic either in principle or in practice.
Identify alternative contract terms that make more sense and are mutually favorable between both parties.
Contribute their input to discussions with their Legal Counsel and Business Unit Leadership involving important contract provisions related to cyber security and data protection.
