The End of the Safe Harbor Framework - and the Threat to Model Clauses and BCRs |
Earlier this week, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) invalidated the Safe Harbor framework between the United States and the European Union -- effective immediately. This alert offers insight into this decision and how it will significantly disrupt the flow of data from Europe to the U.S. and have a major impact on U.S.-EU trade.
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About the Authors:
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Karen Bromberg is the head of the firm's Intellectual Property and Technology group. Her intellectual property practice focuses on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in all aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets, and internet related issues. She regularly negotiates and drafts license agreements for clients in a diverse range of industries including consumer products, software, and financial services.
Duane Cranston serves as outside general counsel for a number of early to mid-stage companies industries ranging from technology to healthcare, representing clients in intellectual property licensing, commercial transactions, data privacy, and employment matters. He counsels employers on compliance with Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, and state level employment regulations and develops employment policies including insider trading and data privacy policies. He also advises on M&A and financing transactions. |
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