Attorney Spotlight: Ray Bonnabeau

In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Information Technology and eCommerce. This area of law actually chose me back in 1995. What did you want to be when you grew up? A surgeon. When did you decide you wanted to be a lawyer? During my junior year of […]

WEBINAR REPLAY – 10 Keys to Success in Negotiating IT Contracts

A complimentary webinar replay for healthcare IT professionals and in-house counsel presented by Raymond R. Bonnabeau of Hellmuth & Johnson In Ray’s experience, organizations acquiring technology in support of their primary services often find themselves saddled with non-performing (or under-performing) technology and little post contract leverage.  Without adequate terms in your IT contracts, your organization […]

Using IT Contracts as Business Management Tools

IT Contracts are not a necessary evil, although many people see them that way.  In fact, the only purposes IT Contracts serve are to protect the organization’s investment, expectations and legal and business interests.  IT contracting is a process, which consists of three interrelated and interdependent components: Business; Technical; and Legal

Not So Boilerplate

Business contracts usually contain a “Miscellaneous” or “General” section at the end of the document. The provisions under such a section are often viewed as boilerplate. However, such provisions can dramatically affect business terms and associated risks. Typically, the focus is appropriately on pricing, timing and manner of payment, delivery dates, warranties, liability considerations and […]