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10 Commandments of IT Contracts


Total Credits: 1.2 including 1.2 Business Law - Technical

Average Rating:
   169
Categories:
Legal |  On Demand Pass |  Technology
Faculty:
Peter Vogel, JD
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
1 Hour 03 Minutes
License:
Access for 90 day(s) after purchase.



Description

10 Commandments of IT Contracts

Overview

What should you pay attention to when contracting software development projects or purchasing a service?  What is an SLA and how can you enforce them?  What are your options when you notice that a project is beginning to fail?  If you need to know the answers to these types of questions, this is the course for you.  Join Peter Vogel, a Texas attorney who practices in this area and brings his many years of experience to a fast-moving presentation that covers how contract law may apply in the complex world of technology. You'll learn best practices around protecting yourself when outsourcing software contracts, using cloud services, and hear about some famous legal cases and the reasoning behind their decisions.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Describe the items that affect IT Project completions.
  • Describe the key aspects of an IT project schedule.
  • Describe the characteristics of a successful R&D project.
  • Describe the components of an SLA.
  • Define terms such as phishing, ransomware, indemnity, and force majeure.
  • Define contract dispute-related terms such as parole evidence, jurisdiction, and venue.

Designed For:

All financial professionals involved in IT related purchases and/or implementations.

Level of Knowledge

Basic

Prerequisites

No prerequisites exist.

Advanced Preparation

No advanced preparation is necessary.

Instructional Delivery Method

On-Demand Self Study

CPE Credit

Those who complete this course will receive 1.2 CPE credits.

Field of Study

Business Law - Technical

Refunds and Cancellations

Cancellations received prior to the launching of the online program or online subscription are eligible for a full refund by calling 800-428-0272 or 972-687-8500 (option 1). Once the online module has been launched, no refund is available.

 

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Course Materials

Faculty

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Attorney

Foley Gardere, Foley & Lardner LLP


Peter Vogel is of counsel, a litigation lawyer, and a member of Foley's Privacy, Security & Information Management, and Technology Transactions & Outsourcing Practices. Peter combines his technical and business background with his legal knowledge to help companies with IT, cyber intrusion, internet litigation, dispute resolution, and contract negotiation matters. Peter has also been involved with the IT industry, internet, and electronic data for his entire career. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a mainframe programmer, systems analyst, and management consultant for companies acquiring IT and related services.


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