Warranties and representations, ownership of intellectual property, limitations of liability, and indemnity are among the most important issues when negotiating a software contract with an AI Vendor.
That’s what I talk about in my latest video.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business world, moving from a niche technology to an integral part of operations across nearly every industry. Whether you are acquiring a technology company or simply using AI services such as customer chatbots or data analysis programs, businesses are being exposed to a new class of legal risks. To address these unique challenges, businesses and investors are increasingly including AI-specific representations and warranties in contracts and agreements. These clauses are becoming a crucial method for effectively allocating and mitigating AI-related uncertainty.Risks, Benefits, and Key ConsiderationsWhile the benefits of AI in terms of efficiency
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Protecting trade secrets starts with preparation. Building strong systems and habits helps keep valuable information secure and limits the risk of leaks.
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ERP vendors are notorious for creating a false sense of urgency with arbitrary support deadlines, promises of expanded functionality, and artificial intelligence to force customers to the Cloud.
The reality is that the Cloud is not always better; it can be detrimental.
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Your company’s most valuable assets may not appear on your balance sheet. They’re in your systems, your processes, your technology, and your people. Trade secrets don’t require registration and don’t expire, but they only remain protected if you actively safeguard them.
This video explains what qualifies as a trade secret under U.S. law and how to know if your company is doing enough to protect its most valuable information.
Vendors tout cloud software as a cheaper alternative to traditional on-premise solutions.
I discuss these issues in my latest video.
The likelihood that your ERP project will take longer than expected, be more challenging than anticipated, and cost more than initially estimated is exceptionally high.
I talk about this in my latest video.
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When a lawsuit hits your manufacturing business, the last thing you want is uncertainty about your insurance coverage.
In this video, I’ll walk you through how to position your company to recover fast and fully when facing legal trouble. If your operations are evolving, your insurance plan should be too.
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AI is now deeply embedded in global supply chains, forecasting, and business decision-making, especially in the Manufacturing industry.
In this video, I explain how manufacturers and tech-driven businesses can use insurance as a powerful risk management tool in disputes involving AI, robotics, and automation. If your company is using AI or system integration in critical operations, this video will show you how to protect your business and preserve leverage in case things go wrong.
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Martin Edwards, vice president of Taft’s Public Affairs Strategies Group in Taft’s Washington, D.C. office, contributed to this post.
On July 23, 2025, the White House published “America’s AI Action Plan,” which sets a public policy framework targeting the United States’ technological leadership in artificial intelligence. The AI Action Plan, coupled with three executive orders to further enforce the U.S. AI policy, is designed to “lead the world in AI.” President Donald Trump’s administration aims to cement U.S. global dominance in what it deems the three pillars of AI policy: innovation, infrastructure, and international diplomacy and security. Below,
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The unfortunate reality is that AI fraud is happening right now.
Our team works with businesses to help them understand the real threats posed by AI-generated emails, voice cloning, and deepfakes that are being used to commit sophisticated fraud.
This video explains how these scams work, including real-world examples like a $25 million deepfake scam, and includes practical steps your company can take to verify payment changes, train staff, and tighten contracts to reduce your liability.
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Martin Edwards, vice president of Taft’s Public Affairs Strategies Group in Taft’s Washington, D.C. office, contributed to this post.
Early on July 1, the U.S. Senate voted to halt an effort to impose a 10-year moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence. The vote, 99-1, removed the AI provision from President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” that had evolved from a full moratorium on state AI regulation for the next decade, to its most recent iteration that required states to adopt the ban in order to receive federal broadband funding over the next five years.
Yesterday, Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee
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Taft partner Marcus Harris was quoted in the TechTarget article, “SAP agrees to allow Celonis data access until case resolved,” published on June 26. In the piece, Harris provided insight into the ongoing legal dispute between SAP and Celonis, addressing the implications of SAP’s agreement to permit continued data access while litigation is pending.
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Harris, who is based in Taft’s Chicago office, discussed how the interim arrangement could impact both parties and set precedents for future data access negotiations in the enterprise software industry. The article highlights Harris’s experience representing clients in complex software-related disputes
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In this video, I discuss two recent ERP lawsuits involving SAP and Oracle.
SAP’s strategy seems to be clear: charge its customers excessive fees to access their own data.
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If you’re using AI in your business strategy, are you protected when things go wrong? Most companies assume their insurance covers AI-related damages, but that’s not always the case. From biased algorithms to copyright violations, your business could be exposed to liability.
In this video, I’ll break down strategies to avoid many legal risks of using AI in marketing, operations, and decision-making. Whether you’ve already launched an AI tool or you’re still evaluating the offerings, this video will help you understand how to make your insurance policy work for you.
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Vendors often minimize an ERP implementation’s complexity, cost, and length.
Understanding your business requirements and how you want your ERP software to address those requirements is critical to success.
Continue Reading Is Your ERP Software Project Doomed? Red Flags to Watch For!