Banking as a Service (“BaaS”) refers to arrangements where licensed banks integrate their digital banking services directly into the products of other non-bank businesses. Join Mayer Brown partners David Beam, Rohith George and Joe Pennell and associate Julian Dibbell as moderator as they discuss these arrangements and how they compare to traditional technology outsourcing and other types of bank-fintech partnerships. The conversation will cover some of the key regulatory and contractual issues that arise when setting up these arrangements and other factors that financial institutions should consider when evaluating whether and how to enter the BaaS space.

With high-profile cybersecurity incidents hitting the headlines, President Biden’s recent cybersecurity executive order seeks to strengthen security practices at federal agencies and government contractors. But what does the order mean for companies across the private sector? Join Mayer Brown partners Stephen Lilley and Veronica Glick and host Julian Dibbell for a discussion of the order’s key provisions and how they may affect how businesses manage cyber risk and contract for secure products and services.

Licensees face financial risk and operational disruption in audits by their software and data vendors. Changes in technology are driving a current surge in those audits. Join Mayer Brown partners Richard Assmus, Brad Peterson and associate Jengeih Tamba with host Julian Dibbell as they describe how those audits unfold and discuss strategies for reducing risk and disruption.

Across industries, companies are actively pursuing and seeking to scale existing implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to increase revenue, cut costs, develop new product offerings and retain or gain a competitive advantage. To realize the potential benefits of AI solutions, companies need to assess and account for related regulatory and compliance risks. The discussion focuses on practical approaches for companies to evaluate and account for regulatory and compliance risks when evaluating, licensing and implementing AI solutions. Join Mayer Brown partners Marina Aronchik and Vivek Mohan as they discuss with host Julian Dibbell the existing regulatory landscape for AI, as well as changes on the horizon.

The supply chain for products is becoming vastly complex as more and more products involve technology components. Technology may be embedded in products to achieve their intended purpose; remotely connected to monitor and maintain them, update their functionality and connect them with other systems; and used to collect data valuable to the enterprise. Understanding and managing the risks associated with these interconnected solutions will help an enterprise achieve its desired business outcomes. Join Hilton senior counsel John Eichenberger and Mayer Brown partner Linda Rhodes as they discuss with host Julian Dibbell managing the enterprise supply chain, including contracting with manufacturers and resellers, and addressing key risk factors for resiliency.

There is a great deal more to monetizing data than setting up a data lake. In this episode, we discuss legal issues faced by investment funds working to drive returns by analyzing the operational data of their portfolio companies. Join Mayer Brown partners Brad Peterson and Elizabeth Raymond as they discuss key legal considerations and best practices with host Julian Dibbell.

When one of your key technology customers or vendors files for bankruptcy, what is the impact on your company? And what can your company do to mitigate the impact? Join Mayer Brown counsel Monique Mulcare and partners Richard Assmus and Matthew Wargin as they discuss key considerations and best practices with host Julian Dibbell.

The end of the Brexit transition period and the implementation of the new UK/EU Trade Agreement have had a significant impact on technology transactions throughout Europe. Businesses entering into Europe-wide technology engagements should pay particular attention to the effects on technology licensing, data privacy and international data transfers, employment and immigration rules, and financial services regulatory requirements. Join Mayer Brown partners Oliver Yaros, Christopher Fisher, Elizabeth Espín Stern and Chris Chapman as they explore current practices and future implications with host Julian Dibbell.

Today’s managed services deals deliver new levels of value through cloud services, process automation, AI and other digital age technologies. This digital transformation of outsourced functions is providing services that perform faster and better and at a lower cost. But there are new risks and challenges that require new contracting terms and approaches. Join Mayer Brown partner Brad Peterson and associate Alan Velasco as they discuss with host Julian Dibbell how lawyers can help clients secure the needed commitments and avoid costly pitfalls.

Many companies are increasingly relying on third parties to provide critical services and technology to support their business objectives. While dispute clauses might not seem important at the time of negotiation, it is the first clause a litigator looks at when a dispute arises. Please join Mayer Brown partners Sarah Reynolds and Jim Ferguson and host Julian Dibbell as they discuss practical ways to optimize your contract’s dispute clauses.