Information Technology
Overview
Heston Morton’s Information Technology practice places great emphasis on structuring and negotiating beneficial technology and outsourcing relationships. We firmly believe that optimizing the value and utility of IT resources can be achieved hand in hand with the establishment of sound data security and privacy protections.
How We Help
IT Vendor, Outsourcing and Development Agreements
Technology procurement and development relationships involve high stakes to businesses. Heston Morton advises clients on the full range of commercial agreements governing these relationships, including master services agreements, software development and licensing arrangements, SaaS agreements, and cloud services contracts. Our firm brings particular focus to defining deliverables, intellectual property ownership, service levels and liability allocation. We are typically asked to support our clients early in the vendor selection process, before terms are solidified and expectations are set.
AI and Emerging Technology
As businesses increasingly engage third-party developers to build custom AI solutions and deploy AI-powered tools internally, the commercial and legal issues involved deserve careful attention. HM advises clients on agreements with AI developers, the review and negotiation of terms of service, data sovereignty and infrastructure ownership, and the allocation of intellectual property rights in custom-built solutions. The firm also counsels clients in connection with the development and implementation of internal governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption, including acceptable use policies, generative AI policies, employee training, and protocols for how company data may be used in relation to third-party information technology tools.
Data Privacy and Security
Compliance obligations under privacy and data security laws continue to expand and evolve. We advise clients on how such obligations intersect with technology procurement decisions, vendor relationships, and day-to-day business operations. Heston Morton regularly reviews and drafts privacy policies, advises on data collection and retention practices, and counsels clients on compliance with applicable state and federal privacy frameworks. We deliver practical, commercially grounded guidance, enabling clients to manage risk without compromising business objectives.