Technology Law
Privacy Law
Health Law
Business Law
First Nations Law
Natural Resources Law
Energy Law

Technology Law: Randy has focused on information technology issues for nearly 20 years. He has represented the largest Saskatchewan-based provider of information technology services as lead counsel for several complex outsourcing transactions. He has also assisted numerous clients in their negotiations for IT services and software, and worked for IBM Canada for two years.

Randy's experience with information technology law includes negotiating and drafting licensing agreements; software development, implementation, maintenance and support agreements; outsourcing agreements; service bureau and data centre agreements; hardware purchase and maintenance agreements; marketing and distribution agreements; agreements for the sale and purchase of software and technology; agreements including copyright, patent and other intellectual property issues. Randy also has experience with IT service and software procurement and IT project reviews and rescues.

Privacy Law: Randy assists clients with the interpretation of federal and provincial privacy legislation, and Privacy Law Impact Assessments and Compliance Plans. He has worked with health regions, health care organizations and health care professionals on privacy issues generally and to implement procedures required by the Health Information Protection Act. Randy has conducted Privacy Impact Assessments for regional and province-wide health care programs and IT applications, including the Saskatchewan Provincial Pharmaceutical Information Project, and participated in the development of the Privacy and Security Blueprint document for the Canada Health Infoway.

Health Law: In addition to privacy and IT, Randy provides general counsel services to a number of clients in the health care field.

• Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar
• LL.B. (Saskatchewan, 1986)
• Studies in Computer Science (Regina, 1980-1983)

• Springboard West Innovations Inc. (technology incubator at Innovation Place Regina) - Chair
• United Way Regina: Campaign Cabinet - Former Member; Professional Division - Former Co-Chair

• Lead Counsel for Saskatchewan’s Electronic Health Record Initiative

• Regular presenter for clients on topics involving:
  • Procurement of IT services (RFP vs. RFSP)
  • Confidentiality and privacy issues
  • Key issues in IT services agreements
• Notable topics presented in 2006/2007:
  • Privacy Legislation – How Will it Affect A Physician’s Practice
  • Practical Tips for the Procurement and Contracting of Outsourced IT Services
  • Chronic Disease Management Privacy
  • Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) (Saskatchewan Perspective)
  • Practical Tips for the Implementation of HIPA
  • HIPA and The Mental Health Services Act
  • Privacy and Employment Issues - SAHO 2007 Annual Conference