We recently authored an article published by Law.com emphasizing the significance of incorporating specific international standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001 for data security and ISO 9001 for quality management, into contractual agreements when dealing with artificial intelligence (AI) and international trade. We discussed how this integration can help manage AI effectively, minimize risks, increase transparency, and foster trust among the parties involved.

We brought to the forefront the importance of the European Union’s AI Act and the evolving landscape of international trade laws and regulations on cross-border transactions. It also highlights essential terms and considerations for businesses to adhere to AI-related laws and regulations across different jurisdictions.

Our article also underscored the criticality of international trade provisions that should be part of contracts. These provisions ensure compliance with export controls, economic sanctions, import controls, and anti-bribery laws in cross-border business dealings.

“Ensuring compliance with diverse AI-related laws and regulations while contracting across different jurisdictions requires careful attention to regulatory requirements and proactive risk management strategies,” we explained in the article.

The full article, “Incorporating International Standards Into Contracts,” was published by Law.com on June 17 and is available online.

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Photo of Emily Burrows Emily Burrows

Emily Burrows advises companies on a wide-range of business and technology-related transactions, including the intellectual property components of commercial transactions involving the development, transfer and licensing of technology assets. Emily leads the firm’s Artificial Intelligence team, with particular emphasis on negotiating agreements for…

Emily Burrows advises companies on a wide-range of business and technology-related transactions, including the intellectual property components of commercial transactions involving the development, transfer and licensing of technology assets. Emily leads the firm’s Artificial Intelligence team, with particular emphasis on negotiating agreements for the license and implementation of new AI tools and services, advising on the unique contractual and regulatory considerations at hand and crafting appropriate terms to allocate risk.

Photo of Thad McBride Thad McBride

Thad McBride advises public and private companies on the legal considerations essential to successful business operations in a global marketplace. He focuses his practice on counseling clients on compliance with U.S. export regulations (ITAR and EAR), economic sanctions and embargoes, import controls (CBP)…

Thad McBride advises public and private companies on the legal considerations essential to successful business operations in a global marketplace. He focuses his practice on counseling clients on compliance with U.S. export regulations (ITAR and EAR), economic sanctions and embargoes, import controls (CBP), and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). He also advises clients on anti-boycott controls, and assists companies with matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Thad supports international companies across a range of industries, including aviation, automotive, defense, energy, financial services, manufacturing, medical devices, oilfield services, professional services, research and development, retail, and technology. Beyond advising on day-to-day compliance matters, Thad regularly assists clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), and the Securities & Exchange Commission.