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Colleen Dewhirst practices in Stoel Rives’ Technology & Intellectual Property group. Colleen is a skilled negotiator and contract specialist with a keen ability to balance knowledge and nimbleness to adeptly identify legal risks and craft appropriate, innovative business solutions and best practices. Click here to view Colleen's full bio.

As you slowly emerge from your tryptophan coma next week, and realize that the first of December is upon us, many complex legal tasks may seem too daunting to face. Luckily, the privacy team at Stoel Rives has developed a plan to keep your privacy program running from the comfort of your post-Thanksgiving stretch pants.

Data is fueling innovation like never before. From AI development to strategic decision-making, high-quality data is a powerful business asset. However, it also comes with significant legal considerations. Privacy laws, intellectual property rights, and ethical obligations are all evolving quickly, and businesses must stay ahead of the curve.

We’ve written about three areas companies should