by Jim O’Brien Protecting against supplier failures during the development process is a continuing challenge, but particularly so when proper consideration is not given to the impacts of such failures …
The Purchase Order That Wasn’t
By: Jim O’Brien Company, having undertaken the effort of putting a master purchase agreement in place with a detailed specification and statement of work, was quite pleased with itself, having …
Resource Allocation – The Forgotten Risk
By: Jim O’Brien Whether a manufacturer, supplier or purchaser, the risk posed by interruption of supply is a critical consideration but yet, not always addressed in supply contracts. Rather, many …
Seven Key Steps When Thinking About IP Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions
By: Jim O’Brien, Alex Simser, Stephen Thomas Intellectual Property (IP) assets play an increasingly significant role in corporate transactions — small and large — and the importance of involving IP …
Five Issues for Buyers of Technology Products or Services
By: Jim O’Brien As a buyer, the primary concerns in the process related to the acquisition of technology products or services should include the following considerations: Project Consensus. Poor communication on …
Service Levels – “Mind the Gap”
By: Jim O’Brien Anyone who has had the pleasure of visiting London and utilizing its incredibly efficient public transportation system, in part provided by the London subway system (or “The …
Service Levels – “Can You Hear Me Now?”
By: Jim O’Brien In reviewing and negotiating technology acquisition agreements, product or service, with a well-defined specification and having completed the “or what?” analysis, a sometimes forgotten issue relates to …
Agreements and Supplier Failures – “Or What?”
By: Jim O’Brien Two words all purchasers of technology products or services should commit to memory and recite to themselves when reviewing the acquisition agreement are “Or what?” I have …
The Need for a Specification – “I Will Build You a House”
By: Jim O’Brien When I was just starting my career, to make the point about the importance of contract specifications, my legal mentor advised that the best contract for a …
Non-Disclosure Agreements – “It’s Just an NDA!”
By: Jim O’Brien Non-Disclosure Agreements or Confidentiality Agreements have become so common in the technology space that almost no communications are undertaken without one being in place. Given the numerosity …
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