One of the most significant trends in technology is the growing acceptance of cloud computing. Cloud computing is the on-demand network access to a shared pool of computing resources which can be rapidly deployed or contracted.  Many companies are using the cloud computing model to offer their proprietary software as a service (SaaS) which can be licensed on a monthly basis through Internet connections. Other companies are using cloud computing to supplement or replace their in-house storage platform. The use of platform as a service (PaaS) can save companies expense while making storage capacity more flexible.  Major companies are now offering PaaS including Amazon, Rackspace, IBM and Microsoft.

On June 27, 2011, the Practicing Law Institute will be offering a one day seminar devoted to Cloud Computing in San Francisco.  The seminar will also be webcast and accessible at any location.  Baker Hostetler partner Peter Brown is the Co-Chair of the program.  He will also be part of a panel discussion on “Cloud Vender Agreements: Key Considerations.”  In addition, Baker Hostetler partner Fernando Bohorquez will be presenting on the subject of  “Cloud E-Discovery: It Just Isn’t So Clear.”  Further information about this PLI program can be found at www.pli.edu/Content

 

 

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Peter Brown is the national leader of Baker Hostetler’s Technology Law Practice. He maintains an active practice in technology, intellectual property, litigation and technology-related transactions. Mr. Brown also has broad experience in ADR as an advocate, arbitrator and mediator. He has acted as…

Peter Brown is the national leader of Baker Hostetler’s Technology Law Practice. He maintains an active practice in technology, intellectual property, litigation and technology-related transactions. Mr. Brown also has broad experience in ADR as an advocate, arbitrator and mediator. He has acted as an expert witness in technology and intellectual property matters. Among Mr. Brown’s representative litigation matters are the following:

The recent successful trial and appeal to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals of Scientific Components Corp. v. Sirenza Mcrodevices, Inc.

The trial and appeal of a landmark New York case upholding limitation of liability clauses in computer contracts

The prosecution of the first major litigation involving issues arising from open source software

Acted as lead counsel in the defense of a major U.S. outsourcing vendor in a dispute with a prominent insurance industry customer

Conducted jury and bench trials of technology and commercial trade secret disputes
Mr. Brown has been the lead counsel in litigated matters involving computer software, electronic components, telecom services, outsourcing, financial services, software development disputes, employment law, breach of contract claims, printing industry disputes, international trade issues, patents, trademarks and copyrights. Mr. Brown also has broad experience in technology transactions involving computer systems, electronic commerce, computer games, intellectual property, content distribution, outsourcing, hardware purchases and software licensing. His in-depth understanding of information technology and Internet legal issues has established him as a leading counselor in the structuring and implementation of a wide variety of technology and Internet systems, advisor on venture financing and counseling on data security and privacy.

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