Cyber insurance traditionally assumes a familiar sequence: an attacker gains access to a system, data is stolen or operations are disrupted, and a claim follows. Autonomous systems may complicate every step, including whether the event qualifies as a cyber incident
Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis
Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis, published by Morgan Lewis, focuses on legal issues related to technology transactions, outsourcing, and digital transformation. The blog covers trends and regulatory developments in technology markets, including artificial intelligence, esports, fintech, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It also addresses practical contract considerations for technology deals, including data rights, performance agreements, and vendor relationships. The content highlights challenges and opportunities in technology sourcing and innovation, providing insights for businesses navigating complex technology and outsourcing landscapes.
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Buying a Summer Streaming Subscription? Read the Fine Print
By Morgan Lewis
Signing up for a streaming service might be faster than choosing what to watch, with only a few taps unlocking a month of movies, a season of sports, or enough airline Wi-Fi to make a long flight feel shorter. That…
Contract Corner: The Contracts Behind Cruise Ship Technology
By Morgan Lewis
A February 2026 IT disruption illustrates how technology dependencies can affect cruise operations. Carnival Cruise Line said the issue arose during planned maintenance and affected embarkation, disembarkation, and other technology tools. Reports of the disruption also identified impacts to Wi-Fi…
AI Concierge Services – Who Is Liable When a Bot Books the Wrong Vacation?
By Morgan Lewis
A traveler asks an AI concierge to book a quiet oceanfront hotel in Naples for the weekend. Only after the confirmations arrive does the traveler discover that the bot selected Naples, Florida, while the flight is headed to Rome. The…
EU AI Act’s Transparency Rules: What Went Into Effect on 2 August?
By Morgan Lewis
On 2 August 2026, the transparency obligations in Article 50 of the EU AI Act began to apply. Relative to Article 50, the EU Digital Omnibus (which amended the EU AI Act) only deferred certain specific obligations. As such, the…
Hotel Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions – The Contract You Accept Without Reading
By Morgan Lewis
After a day of flight delays, crowded airports, and rental-car lines, the corporate traveler finally reaches the hotel, drops a bag in the room, and opens a laptop. The hotel Wi-Fi portal requests a room number, last name, and perhaps…
A (Pro)Curated List of Contractual Provisions Sourcing Teams Should Not Ignore (Part 2)
By Morgan Lewis
As a follow-up to Part 1, in which we discussed increased reliability on sourcing teams’ input for commercial negotiations, this Part 2 discusses additional common provisions sourcing teams should consider in their oversight and management of the contracting process.
A (Pro)Curated List of Contractual Provisions Sourcing Teams Should Not Ignore (Part 1)
By Morgan Lewis
Sourcing teams are assuming increasing responsibilities in the contracting process, playing a central role in managing an array of issues, including legal, operational, financial, and information security risks. In an effort to streamline contracting lifecycles and reduce legal costs, companies…
Spotlight on Kat Gibson: Navigating Labor and Employment Issues in Global Outsourcing
By Morgan Lewis
Global outsourcing transactions often require companies to navigate not only complex commercial issues, but also employment-related regulations and local practices that can vary significantly across jurisdictions. As organizations continue to transform their operations through outsourcing, managed services, and digital and…
Contractual Freedom to Operate: A Surgical Approach
By Morgan Lewis
While a freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis often centers on patent or trademark searches, contractual commitments can establish the practical boundaries—or maze—of a company’s degrees of freedom. Organizations with a checklist of high-level issues to be addressed during contract discussion and negotiation…