Your data is valuable and ERP vendors know this.

Updates and Analysis from Taft Technology Attorneys
Marcus has established one of the country’s leading practices devoted to drafting and negotiating Enterprise Software related licenses, implementation and SaaS agreements, as well as litigating failed software implementations in courts and before arbitration panels across the country. He is one of the foremost attorneys in the country representing government entities, distributors and manufacturers in recovering damages arising out of failed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementations.
Your data is valuable and ERP vendors know this.
Software audits are never random. If you are being targeted, the ERP vendor believes there is a revenue opportunity with your use of the software.
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A trademark holder may file a complaint alleging trademark infringement against hundreds of defendants identifying them as the “Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations” on Schedule A, which may be filed separately from the complaint or under seal. Infringers often use an alias and as a result, the actual…
Software salespeople rarely look out for your best interests.
Whether you call it a consulting agreement, a professional services agreement, or a master services agreement, it is the document that has the most significant impact on the success of your digital transformation.
In this YouTube video, I discuss key issues to consider.
In an ERP software contract, there is a substantive difference between a warranty obligation and maintenance and support.
For a cloud solution, a service level agreement is critical.
In December 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court issued guidance on the use of AI (guidance) by judges and other lawyers.
The guidance comes after several high-profile instances of misuse of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in litigation, including cases where lawyers used AI to draft briefs that later cited non-existent case law. For instance, in several…
Make no mistake—your ERP implementation or Digital Transformation will be more difficult than expected.
What are some common causes of project failure?
There is an old maxim that you should never get into a contract without the ability to get out of that contract. This is even more true with ERP-related contracts.