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TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS, OUTSOURCING, AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS NEWS FOR LAWYERS AND SOURCING PROFESSIONALS

Navigating Evolving Cyber Regulations in the United States

By Evan H. Cernea and Eric J. Pennesi
// June 30, 2025
Cyber regulations are crucial for the protection of individuals and businesses and aid in risk minimization; failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences such as financial penalties, legal action, reputational damage, and potential breach of sensitive or confidential information. Analysts have identified some key cyber regulations to watch in the coming months.
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Topics: Cybersecurity, Data, Outsourcing, Technology and Tech Transactions

LawFlash: Court Rulings Nullify IEEPA Tariffs but Import Duties Persist

By Evan H. Cernea and Eric J. Pennesi
// June 20, 2025
In a recent LawFlash, a team of Morgan Lewis lawyers discussed the US Court of International Trade and the US District Court for the District of Columbia’s ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump’s actions imposing tariffs pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, and the temporary, administrative stay granted by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit while it considers whether to stay the orders during the pendency of the government’s appeal of the ruling. These recent events demonstrate the continued uncertainty businesses and consumers face in light of this economic policy.
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Topics: Commercial Contracts, ML Seminars and CLEs, Outsourcing, Service Agreements, Sourcing

Upskill, Reskill, or Outsource? Different Approaches with Similar Goals for Companies

By Evan H. Cernea and Eric J. Pennesi
// June 12, 2025
Emerging technologies, including readily available, highly competent generative artificial intelligence (AI), have raised questions about the future of work. To adapt to these changes and stay ahead of future challenges, companies should evaluate their approach to workforce allocation and employee training, including upskilling, reskilling, and outsourcing.
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Topics: BPO, Emerging Trends, ITO, Outsourcing

NIST Releases Updated Incident Response Guidance Under Its Cybersecurity Framework

By Eric J. Pennesi and Evan H. Cernea
// June 06, 2025
During the Biden administration, there was a push to prioritize and modernize cybersecurity responses, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) agreed to work with the technology industry to develop a new cybersecurity framework. Now, those promises have come to fruition as NIST has provided updated industry-leading guidance in the cybersecurity field.
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Topics: Cybersecurity, Data, Outsourcing, Technology and Tech Transactions

Global Capability Centers: The Next Gen of Delivery Models

By Barbara Murphy Melby and Brooke Bruno
// April 25, 2025
2025 has seen a notable push by companies to establish dedicated capability centers—or global capability centers (GCCs)—in countries with lower-cost resources and access to a strong talent pool. According to S&S Insider, the global GCC market was estimated at about $128.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to increase to more than $300 billion by 2032, growing at a rate of 13.51% CAGR. NASSCOM reports that India leads the GCC market, currently hosting over 1,700 GCCs, employing more than 1.9 million people, and having an 11% CAGR.
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Topics: Commercial Transactions, Emerging Trends, Outsourcing, Service Agreements, Sourcing, Technology, Technology and Tech Transactions, Technology Transactions, Outsourcing & Commercial Contracts

April 30 Webinar: The Meeting of Digital Solutions and BPO in Business Processes

By Barbara Murphy Melby and Brooke Bruno
// April 10, 2025
As noted in our recent blog, business process outsourcing (BPO) providers are promising big savings and improved outputs tied to the design and implementation of digital solutions that will monitor, quality check, facilitate, and sometimes perform the applicable business processes.
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Topics: BPO, Commercial Contracts, Data Privacy, Data Rights, Digital Solutions, Outsourcing, Sourcing, Technology, Technology and Tech Transactions

Outsourcing Update: The Convergence of Business Process Outsourcing and Digital Enablement

By Barbara Murphy Melby and Brooke Bruno
// April 08, 2025
Gone are the days when a company could outsource the “people” that perform a business process without considering, and likely including in the outsourcing arrangement, the digital enablement of the underlying workflows and activities.
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Topics: BPO, Commercial Contracts, Commercial Transactions, ITO, Outsourcing, Sourcing, Technology and Tech Transactions, Transformation

Business Process Outsourcing on the Rise: Opportunities and Challenges

By Barbara Murphy Melby and Brooke Bruno
// April 03, 2025
The business process outsourcing (BPO) market is growing at an unprecedented rate as technological advancements transform traditional BPO models to keep up with evolving business needs. As BPO service providers implement and leverage technologies, such as cloud computing, robotics, data analytics, automation, and traditional and generative AI, to streamline processes and improve productivity and quality, digital transformation is becoming a common component—and selling point—for many BPO engagements.
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Topics: BPO, Commercial Transactions, Cybersecurity, ITO, Outsourcing, Sourcing, Technology and Tech Transactions

Upcoming Tech & Sourcing Webinar: Sports Transactions Update

By Barbara Murphy Melby and Brooke Bruno
// April 01, 2025
Data issues—collection, usage, optimization, commercialization, and protection—are at the forefront of more and more transactions in the sports industry. 
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Topics: Commercial Transactions, Data, Data Rights, Outsourcing, Technology and Tech Transactions

The Rise of the Global Capability Center: Key Considerations

By Christopher C. Archer and Jonathan D. Traub
// March 27, 2025
Contract Corner
Interest in offshore business centers, commonly known as global capability centers (GCCs), continues to rise as US companies across industries look to establish overseas offices and hire skilled workers to support critical business functions and technology services.
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Topics: Commercial Transactions, Contract Corner, Emerging Trends, India, Outsourcing, Service Agreements
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