Managing The Use Of Open Source In A Corporate Environment March 7th, 2016Events & Associations MMM’s Paul Arne will be presenting on the above topic at PLi’s upcoming Intellectual Property Program: Advanced Licensing Agreements 2016. Whether being used to develop new technology, expand or create a market opportunity, or generate a return from an existing asset, complex licensing transactions require a broad understanding of a wide variety of legal disciplines. Join us at this comprehensive program to get up to speed on recent developments and refine your skills for drafting and negotiating IP licenses. Key Topics Will Include: Strategic alliances and other Read More
Why is Atlanta the Nation’s Health IT Capital? Here are Atlanta’s 6 Competitive Advantages March 2nd, 2016Health IT The largest Health IT conference in the country – HIMSS, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society – is in Las Vegas from Feb. 29-March 4. Michele Madison and Jonielle Turner of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP (MMM) are representatives carrying a bold message: Atlanta is proclaiming its rightful role as the epicenter of Health IT. Click HERE for the full article. Read More
Speaking Engagement: Managing The Use Of Open Source In A Corporate Environment February 8th, 2016Events & Associations MMM’s Paul Arne will be presenting on the above topic at PLi’s upcoming Intellectual Property Program: Advanced Licensing Agreements 2016. Whether being used to develop new technology, expand or create a market opportunity, or generate a return from an existing asset, complex licensing transactions require a broad understanding of a wide variety of legal disciplines. Join us at this comprehensive program to get up to speed on recent developments and refine your skills for drafting and negotiating IP licenses. New York City and Live Webcast – March 7-8, 2016 Key Topics Read More
Why Silicon Valley Loves Atlanta February 8th, 2016Industry Spotlight By: John Yates and David Calhoun Originally appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on February 5, 2016. Re-published with permission. We just returned from a whirlwind tour of Silicon Valley and San Francisco meeting with venture capital and private equity firms — with aggregate capital to invest in excess of $10 billion. There’s good news for us from the West Coast — “Silicon Atlanta” is a prime destination for Valley investors Read More
Maximizing Value For Acquisition: A Guide For MGAs January 28th, 2016Events & Associations, M & A Events January 28 – Tony Roehl and Brian McNeely will host a webinar as a follow-up to their recent article in AAMGA’s Win Magazine entitled, “Maximizing Value for Acquisition: A Guide for MGAs.” The webinar will begin at noon. Click here to register. A recording of this webinar is available here. Read More
Southeast GC Forum – “Drone Laws & Regulation” January 14th, 2016Drones/UAV, MMM Tech Law Video Channel Events January 14 – MMM will host a Southeast GC Forum entitled, “Drone Laws & Regulation: Believe It or Not, They are Likely to Impact Your Business.” John Fry, co-founder of the firm’s Drone Practice Group, is a featured speaker. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and will be held in the Agora Room. Jeff Douglass and Tony Roehl will also present. A recording of this seminar can be found here. Read More
An Ethical Overview for the Corporate Counsel January 12th, 2016Events & Associations Events January 12 Simon Malko will be speaking at a MMM sponsored luncheon for ACC GA regarding “An Ethical Overview for the Corporate Counsel.” More information/Registration Read More
John Yates Quoted in Global Atlanta Story: How Georgia Became a Payments Mecca December 29th, 2015MMM Tech Law Video Channel Over decades, technology, talent and timing built a massive industry hub. Click HERE for the story. Read More
Were you one of the 400k to receive a drone this holiday season? December 21st, 2015Drones/UAV Some insights from MMM’s John Fry on new regulations regarding registration from the FAA are featured in this Hypepotamus story: As Drones Take Off, FAA Hovers with New Regulations and Registration. Read More
FAA Issues Interim Rule on Hobby Drone Registration December 15th, 2015Drones/UAV The FAA announced its small drone (UAS) rule for registration of non-commercial (i.e., hobby) drones. You can register online HERE starting on December 21, 2015 and registration will be free until January 20, 2016. After that date, registration will cost $5. The new rule applies to drones weighing .55 pounds (250 grams) up to less than 55 pounds. Although not the test for whether registration is required, the FAA has found that most “toy” drones that cost less than $100 weigh less than the 250 gram limit. A price Read More