Legal Guidance for an Increasingly Digital World
Technology affects nearly every aspect of modern business,
from the software companies purchase to the information
they collect, the decisions they automate, and the
relationships they maintain with vendors and customers.
Eric Lavender Law LLC helps businesses identify and address
legal issues involving technology agreements, data practices,
artificial intelligence, confidentiality, and risk management.
The firm approaches these issues with an
understanding of both business operations and the
legal responsibilities associated with technology.
Technology, Data & AI Legal Services
Legal assistance for entrepreneurs, small and
medium-sized businesses, employers, and organizations
adopting or managing digital technologies.
Technology & Software Contracts
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements
- Software licensing agreements
- Technology vendor contracts
- Master service agreements
- Service-level agreements
- Cloud service agreements
- Contract termination and renewal terms
- Data ownership and usage provisions
Data Privacy & Compliance
- Website privacy notices
- Data collection and disclosure practices
- Privacy policy drafting and review
- Vendor data-sharing agreements
- Data-processing contract provisions
- Data retention and deletion policies
- Applicable privacy law assessments
- Illinois privacy compliance considerations
Artificial Intelligence Governance
- Business AI acceptable-use policies
- Employee and contractor AI guidelines
- AI vendor agreement reviews
- Confidentiality concerns involving AI tools
- Ownership of AI-assisted work
- AI procurement and risk assessments
- Internal AI governance documentation
- AI implementation legal considerations
Data Governance & Risk Management
- Business data governance policies
- Data retention and recordkeeping
- Information access policies
- Internal data-handling procedures
- Confidentiality and information-sharing agreements
- Vendor data-risk allocation
- Legal risk assessments for data practices
- Coordination with technical advisors
Workplace Technology & AI
- Employee use of AI tools
- Automated hiring and employment decision concerns
- Workplace monitoring and privacy issues
- Employee information handling
- Workforce technology policies
- Confidential information protections
- Employment-related technology agreements
- Technology-related policy reviews
Technology Disputes & Commercial Risk
- Software and vendor contract disputes
- Technology service agreement disputes
- Contract performance and payment issues
- Intellectual property ownership provisions
- Confidentiality and nondisclosure disputes
- Indemnification and liability provisions
- Demand letters and negotiation
- Technology contract risk reviews
Common Technology & Data Legal Questions
"My business is signing a software agreement."
Review contract terms involving payment,
renewals, service commitments, confidentiality,
data rights, indemnification, limitations of
liability, and termination.
"Our employees are using artificial intelligence."
Evaluate workplace AI practices, confidentiality
concerns, vendor terms, intellectual property
issues, and internal policies for responsible use.
"We collect customer or employee information."
Identify relevant legal requirements and review
how information is collected, disclosed, retained,
and shared with third-party service providers.
"We want to use AI in hiring or workplace decisions."
Review employment-related AI practices and
assess potentially applicable discrimination,
notice, privacy, and governance requirements.
Technology Creates Opportunities and Legal Responsibilities
Digital tools can help organizations improve efficiency,
analyze information, automate processes, and serve
customers. But technology adoption can also raise
questions about privacy, contractual responsibility,
ownership, security, and regulatory compliance.
Businesses should understand what data their systems
collect, who can access or use that information,
what obligations they have to vendors and customers,
and what happens when technology fails to perform
as expected.
Legal planning can help businesses address these
considerations before they become disputes or
costly operational problems.
Illinois Technology & Data Considerations
Illinois businesses may face legal obligations involving
biometric information, personal information, consumer
protection, employment practices, and the use of
artificial intelligence in certain workplace decisions.
For example, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy
Act regulates specified biometric information practices,
while the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act
addresses particular personal information safeguards
and breach-notification obligations.
Applicable requirements depend on the organization,
the information involved, the technology being used,
and the business activities at issue.
How We Work
1. Understand the Technology
We discuss your business objectives, technology
systems, contracts, data practices, and the
legal question you need to address.
2. Evaluate Legal Risks
We review relevant documents, identify applicable
legal considerations, and explain practical
options for managing risk.
3. Develop Practical Solutions
Depending on the engagement, we draft or review
agreements, develop policies, negotiate terms,
or help establish an appropriate legal framework.
Legal Guidance at the Intersection of Business and Technology
Whether your business is adopting artificial intelligence,
negotiating a software agreement, reviewing data
practices, or managing technology-related legal risks,
Eric Lavender Law LLC can help you understand
your obligations and evaluate your options.