Michael J. Dunne
– Partner
Professional Experience
Mr. Dunne practices in general corporate law, with a focus on information technology and intellectual property. Mr. Dunne represents clients in the computer technology, manufacturing, health care, and financial services industries with respect to general corporate and regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and information technology, including privacy and security issues. Mr. Dunne represents both owners and users of technology and intellectual property assets. His experience includes acquisitions by and of technology companies, enterprise-wide licensing arrangements, outsourcing, technology joint ventures, and advising businesses on structures to protect and enhance the value of intellectual property assets. Mr. Dunne also regularly advises clients on compliance with GLBA, state privacy laws, HIPAA and HITECH. He advises banks, retail companies, e-commerce operators and others with respect to actual and suspected security breaches involving web sites and other information technology resources. Mr. Dunne regularly serves as a panelist on programs featuring various legal aspects of information technology and corporate law. Recently he has spoken on topics ranging from privacy and security issues in M&A transactions to maximizing the benefits while minimizing the risks of Cloud Computing.
Mr. Dunne served as law clerk to The Honorable Herman D. Michels, Presiding Judge, Appellate Division, New Jersey Superior Court.
News, Publications & Presentations |
- Featured, "Ninety-eight Day Pitney Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers," Day Pitney Press Release, October 22, 2012
- Featured, "Seventy-Five Day Pitney Lawyers Named to Best Lawyers List for 2013," Day Pitney Press Release, August 23, 2012
- Co-author, "Court Rules Bank's Security Procedures Were Not Commercially Reasonable," Day Pitney Alert, July 13, 2012
- Featured, "Chambers USA 2012 Names 41 Day Pitney Attorneys 'Leading Lawyers for Business'," Day Pitney Press Release, June 8, 2012
- Chapter co-author, "Information Security," Internet Law for the Business Lawyer, 2nd Edition, 2012
- Speaker, "Cyber Liability Institute," New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, December 5, 2011
- Chair and Speaker, "Drafting and Enforcing Warranties & Disclaimers," Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., November 9, 2011
- Featured, "Seventy-two Day Pitney Lawyers Named to Best Lawyers List for 2012," Day Pitney Press Release, October 4, 2011
- Speaker, "Gotcha: A Survey of Cross-Border Traps for the Unwary," American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, August 7, 2011
- Quoted, "New Guidance Raises the Bar for Bank Internet Security," Bank Director, July 14, 2011
- Speaker, "Insight on Oversight," Bank Audit Committee Conference, June 14-15, 2011
- Featured, "Chambers USA 2011 Names 45 Day Pitney Attorneys as 'Leading Lawyers for Business'," Day Pitney Press Release, June 10, 2011
- Featured, "Thirty-three Day Pitney Attorneys Named New Jersey Super Lawyers," Day Pitney Press Release, March 31, 2011
- Speaker, "Completing Contracts - Strategies and processes for success without breaking the bank," New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Conference, September 24, 2010
- Featured, "Seventy-six Day Pitney Lawyers Named to Best Lawyers for 2011," Day Pitney Press Release, August 9, 2010
- Speaker, "Deciphering Due Diligence: Tackling the IT issues that can Cripple a Business Transaction," American Bar Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, August 6, 2010
- Featured, "Chambers USA 2010 Names 40 Day Pitney Partners as 'Leading Lawyers for Business,'" Day Pitney Press Release, June 11, 2010
- Co-author, "Federal Regulators Release Model Consumer Privacy Notice Form," Day Pitney Alert, April 15, 2010
- Co-author, "Federal Agencies Announce "Model Privacy Form" Under GLBA," Day Pitney Alert, December 2, 2009
- "Eight Significant Points in Technology Outsourcing and Remote Hosting Contracts," CTTMA Newsletter, September 2009
- Featured, "Seventy-seven Day Pitney Partners Named to Best Lawyers 2010," Day Pitney Press Release, July 30, 2009
- "Eight Significant Points in Technology Outsourcing and Remote Hosting Contracts," The Computer & Internet Lawyer, July 2009
- Featured, "Thirty Three Day Pitney Attorneys Named New Jersey Super Lawyers," Day Pitney Press Release, April 1, 2009
- Speaker, "In re Bilski - Is your client's method of doing business patentable?" New Jersey Bar Association, January 14, 2009
- Featured, "75 Day Pitney Partners Named Among The Best Lawyers in America® 2009 Ranked #1 in New Jersey and #2 in Connecticut," Day Pitney Press Release, December 11, 2008
- "Eight Significant Points in Technology Outsourcing and Remote Hosting Contracts," New Jersey Lawyer, December 2008
- Co-author, "FTC Issues New Rule Provision Under the CAN-SPAM Act," Day Pitney Alert, May 30, 2008
- Speaker, SAS 70 Seminar with RSM McGladrey, February 21, 2008
- Co-author, "Important Change in UK IPO Procedures - Opt-in for Notification Recommended," Day Pitney Alert, December 4, 2007
- Chapter author, "Intellectual Property Due Diligence," Intellectual Property Deskbook for the Business Lawyer, 2007
- Co-author, "Firing New Employee Who Fails To Provide A Social Security Number Is Not Discriminatory," Day Pitney Alert, July 16, 2007
- Co-author, "New York Reaches First Settlement Under Data Breach and Notification Law," Day Pitney Alert, May 4, 2007
- Co-author, "Security Breach Notification Requirements and Preparing For A Breach," Day Pitney Alert, March 2, 2007
- "IP Issues in Outsourcing," New Jersey Lawyer, Vol. 15, No. 21, May 22, 2006
- "Outsourcing of Healthcare IT Resources," Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, March 2006
- Co-author, "Are Healthcare IT Contracts Really So Different?" The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, March 2005
- "Security Has Been Breached: Now What?" Business Law Today, Nov/Dec 2004
- "Due Diligence: Essential Tips for Acquirers of Technology Assets," The Practical Lawyer, July 1999
- "Due Diligence: Essential Tips for Acquirers of Technology Assets," Multimedia and Technology Licensing Law Report, 1998
- "Jurisdiction Over the Internet," The Business Lawyer, 1998
- "Website Development Agreements," The World Reports, 1998
- "Due Diligence: Essential Tips for Acquirers of Intellectual Property Assets," Multimedia and Technology Licensing Law Report, 1998
- "Enforceability of Shrinkwrap Licenses," New Jersey Lawyer, September 1996
- "The Evolving Rules of Cyber-Libel," New Jersey Law Journal, July 24, 1995
- "Securing an Interest in Intangibles," New Jersey Law Journal, August 17, 1992
- "The Tax Treatment of Trademarks Gets Renewed Attention in Congress," National Law Journal, May 18, 1992
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1984
- College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1975
- State of New Jersey, 1984
Professional Affiliations |
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- New Jersey Bankers Association