Chanley T. Howell is a partner in the Intellectual Property Department of Foley & Lardner LLP, and he is a member of the firm's Information Technology & Outsourcing and Privacy, Security & Information Management Practices and Health Care Industry Team. Mr. Howell represents companies in a variety of technology law areas, such as:
· Software Agreements - Software licensing, software support and maintenance; joint development, IT professional and consulting services
· Data Privacy and Security Compliance - Counsel and advise clients with respect to compliance with data privacy and security laws requirements and obligations, including federal laws (Gramm-Leach-Bliley, HIPAA); FTC privacy requirements; state data privacy, security and breach notification laws; regulatory risk assessment and compliance audits; privacy and information security policies; records retention, destruction and management policies
· Technology Agreements - IT outsourcing; EHR (electronic health record) system agreements; patent, copyright and trademark licenses; joint development and marketing agreements; telecommunications agreements; technology acquisition and distribution agreements; IT/IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
· Internet - Online agreements, domain names, web site terms and conditions, privacy policies, social media policies
Mr. Howell routinely speaks and writes regarding various information technology law issues. Recent books, articles and presentations include:
· Quoted, "USA: FCC - Landline Robocalls to Require Prior Written Consent," DataGuidance (February 23, 2012)
· Co-author, "A Proactive Approach to Information Security in Health Information Technology Procurements," QuickCounsel (February 1, 2012)
· Co-Author, "Three New Federal Privacy Laws Proposed," Foley & Lardner Legal News Alert: Privacy, Security & Information Management (February 2011)
· "DoC Report: Adding Consistency to US Consumer Privacy," Data Protection Law and Policy Vol. 8, Issue 1 (January 2011)
· Co-Author, "Commerce Department Issues Privacy Law Recommendations," Foley & Lardner Legal News Alert: Privacy, Security & Information Management (December 2010)
· Co-Author, "FTC Issues Proposed Privacy Framework for Businesses and Policymakers," Foley & Lardner Legal News Alert: Privacy, Security & Information Management (December 2010)
· Author, "Companies Should Avoid Spying Claims," Jacksonville Business Journal (September 2010)
· Author, "CMS and ONC Release Long-Awaited Final Rules Defining "Meaningful Use" and Certification Standards for Electronic Health Records and Implementing the Medicare and Medicaid Payment Incentives," Foley & Lardner Legal News Alert: Health Care (July 2010)
· Presenter, "Electronic Health Records: Advancement or Burden," West LegalEdcenter Seminar (April 2010)
· Presenter, "Drafting Record Retention Policies for Private Companies: Best Practices to Maximize and Enhance Legal Compliance and Efficiency," ALI-ABA Records Retention Seminar (April 2010)
· Contributing author, "The Executive MBA in Information Security," CRC Press (October 2009)
· Author, "Health Information Technology Managers Face 'Triple Threat' - Red Flag Rules; Expansion of HIPAA Privacy and Security; Incentives for Adopting EHR Technology," Privacy & Security Law Report, The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (April 2009)
· Author, "Company Bound by Click-Wrap License Agreement Even Though Click-Accepted by Vendor," Foley & Lardner Legal News Alert: Information Technology & Outsourcing (March 2009)
· Author, "Stimulus Package Contains $19 Billion for Health Care Technology Spending and Adoption of Electronic Health Records," WTN News, Wisconsin Technology Network, LLC (February 2009)
· Presenter, "Overview of Key Health Information Technology and Privacy Aspects of the Stimulus Package," Foley & Lardner's Health Care Friday Focus Web Conference (February 2009)
· Co-author, "The Importance of Technology in Mergers and Acquisitions," Foley & Lardner Legal New Alert: Transactional & Securities (February 2009)
Mr. Howell is a founder and the former chairman of the Intellectual Property section of The Jacksonville Bar Association. Mr. Howell is a member of the Intellectual Property Law and Business Law sections of The Florida Bar; a member of the Business Law and Intellectual Property sections of the American Bar Association; and a member of the Intellectual Property section of The Jacksonville Bar Association. Mr. Howell has served on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, which investigates allegations of attorney misconduct. He is the professional responsibility partner for Foley's Jacksonville office. In recognition of his experience, Mr. Howell has been Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, the highest performance rating in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system and in 2011 the Legal 500 recognized Mr. Howell for his work in technology: data protection and privacy.
Born in Jacksonville, Mr. Howell graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1988), and received his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1985). Mr. Howell is immediate past chairman of the Alumni Board, and former member of the board of trustees for the Bolles School.