Join partner Ben Klaber and of counsels Ariel Seeley and Eric Pennesi on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET for a discussion on innovations and trends in digital health. Topics will include artificial intelligence and connected devices, as well as data governance and regulatory developments.
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS, OUTSOURCING, AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS NEWS FOR LAWYERS AND SOURCING PROFESSIONALS
We are currently witnessing a fundamental shift in the role that AI plays in enterprise operations, transitioning from a system that responds when prompted to one that plans, decides, and acts on its own. This shift has a name: agentic AI. And for business leaders and counsel advising on technology strategy, it deserves serious attention right now.
Two years ago, many technology agreements addressed artificial intelligence (AI), if at all, through a generic disclaimer or a brief acknowledgment that AI features might be included in the offering. Today, that approach is inadequate. The integration of AI into commercial products, outsourcing arrangements, and enterprise software agreements has forced a rethinking of longstanding contract frameworks.
Saudi Arabia’s cloud and data protection framework is substantive, cross-sectoral, and still maturing, creating a dynamic environment for technology companies entering the region. The threshold challenge is not merely identifying the applicable rules but truly understanding how multiple overlapping frameworks interact and where regulatory gaps require considered judgment in the absence of published guidance.
Sports sponsorship agreements were once relatively straightforward: brand visibility in exchange for fees. This is no longer the case. Today, most meaningful sponsorships involve significant data components, whether fan engagement platforms, digital activations, or, increasingly, AI-driven analytics. As a result, these agreements are starting to look much more like technology and data contracts.
Get ahead of the game by joining partner Don Shelkey and associates Charlotte Cavendish and Jesse Taylor on March 4, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET, for a discussion on emerging trends in sports business transactions. From artificial intelligence–driven fan engagement to innovative sponsorship models shaping the future of sports transactions, the Morgan Lewis team will explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping these transactions.
As AI continues to reshape technology transactions, deal lawyers have been compelled to revisit longstanding allocations of risk, revisit boilerplate, and develop new contracting mechanics to address novel uncertainty. While the core goals of technology deals remain the same—facilitating commercial outcomes and protecting the business—AI introduces distinctive pressure points across intellectual property, data, regulatory exposure, and liability frameworks.
As technology transactions continue to evolve rapidly, staying ahead of trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts is crucial. Join our Tech & Sourcing Webinar Series on January 22 at 12:00 pm ET/11:00 am CT for an insightful discussion on Tech Transactions: The Year Ahead. This session, featuring Doneld G. Shelkey, Marina G. Aronchik, and A. Benjamin Klaber, will delve into developments in artificial intelligence, data-driven deals, and new sourcing models, providing key insights to help navigate the changing landscape in 2026.
Kari Krusmark, a partner in our technology transactions, outsourcing, and commercial contracts practice, is a leading advisor in complex technology initiatives, outsourcing arrangements, and digital transformation projects. With deep background guiding global companies through high-value technology deals, evolving regulatory requirements, and vendor ecosystem shifts, Kari has a unique perspective on how organizations should prepare for the rapidly changing technology and outsourcing landscape. Her insights highlight the key trends shaping 2026 and what businesses should be doing now to stay ahead.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have rapidly transformed into two of the most dynamic technology markets in the world. Driven by ambitious national strategies—Dubai’s digital-first initiatives and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030—both countries are positioning themselves as regional leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, cloud computing, and smart infrastructure. Despite extraordinary public-sector investment and momentum, the path to sustained innovation and commercialization is shaped by a mix of high-value opportunities and structural challenges.