IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 8 Nov 2025
Room 713 A+B, Level 700, MTCC
Session information
Current trends in technology disputes
Tuesday 4 November (1615 - 1730)
Room 713 A+B, Level 700, MTCC
Committee(s)
Technology Law Committee
(Lead)
Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee
Description
Globally, technology disputes are on the rise involving tech agreements, data and cybersecurity breaches, cloud service providers, software/Artificial intelligence (AI) malfunctions, copyright infringement, and anti-competitive and unfair trade practices. This session will look at the current trends in technology disputes, with regional experts providing case studies and commentary. The session will provide insight into current and emerging risks and strategies for minimising tech disputes.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Katarina Klaric | Stephens Lawyers & Consultants, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Co-Chair, Technology Disputes Subcommittee |
| Doil Son | Yulchon LLC, Seoul, South Korea; LPD Council Member, LPD Council |
Speakers
| Alex Blanchard | Thomson Reuters, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Greg Crouse Crouse | FTI Consulting, Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Professor Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo | Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, England |
| Laura Ziferman | WALLESS, Vilnius, Lithuania; Vice Chair, Data Law Subcommittee |