Technology Law

Foster Swift's technology group is comprised of a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys. The group is experienced in a wide range of technical areas.

Our clients are diverse and include both large and small tech companies and many non-tech companies that encounter issues related to technology, software, data privacy, and protecting intellectual property and proprietary data.

Areas of Expertise

Transactions and Agreements. We regularly negotiate and draft agreements, on both the vendor and user side, for technology services and products, including the following:

Software licenses, development contracts, implementation, and maintenance agreements
Source code development agreements
Master service agreements
Hardware acquisition, installation, and maintenance agreements
WiFi, Electronic Network, and website development and hosting agreements
Technology outsourcing agreements
Network, Internet and email use policies
Website terms of use and privacy policies
Data transfer and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) agreements

Electronic Privacy Matters. We are experienced with various electronic privacy matters, such as:

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA);
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA);
Identity Theft Protection Act;
The Child Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA); and
Developing workplace policies for email, instant messaging and computer use.

Copyright. Copyright and other intellectual property issues often accompany technology matters. Whether it is an issue related to ownership of intellectual property, whether a project is a "Work Made for Hire" or crafting an enforceable Intellectual Property assignment, we have the experience to meet our clients' needs.

Recent Blog Posts

Publications & Alerts

How Cybercriminals are Targeting Real Estate Transactions, Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News, March 30, 2025
Treasury Announces Suspension of CTA Enforcement, Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News E-blast, March 4, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act Blocked by Nationwide Injunction Weeks Before Deadline, Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News E-blast, December 5, 2024
2024 Year-End Checklist for Businesses, Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News, November 6, 2024
Beware: New MOU Between Four U.S. Agencies Impacts M&A Activities, Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News, October 2, 2024
Dept. of Treasury Changes Course Regarding Biogas Property: Upgrading Equipment Included Again, Foster Swift Agricultural Law News, March 20, 2024

Events

Catchup to ChatGBT: An Introduction to and Overview of Artificial Intelligence in 2025, Saginaw Valley Adjusters Association (SVAA), April 8, 2025
Social Media Pitfalls, Michigan Township Association (MTA) Conference 2025, April 2, 2025
Legal Watchouts, County Road Association of Michigan: Mindful Use of AI for Road Agencies Workshop, February 19, 2025
Protect Your Agency from AI, County Road Association of Michigan: Mindful Use of AI for Road Agencies Workshop, February 19, 2025
CTA Reporting Requirements on Hold...Again?, Second Wednesday Sessions, January 8, 2025
Cybersecurity Issues, County Road Association of Michigan: 10th Annual Legal Issues Symposium, December 10, 2024
Holiday Talks: Essential Estate Planning and Tech Safety for Aging Family Members, Second Wednesday Sessions, November 13, 2024