Technology Export Regulations: Key Issues for Tech Companies – Part 3 August 8th, 2013MMM Tech Law Video Channel, Sourcing & Procurement FAQs Morris, Manning & Martin attorneys Alex Woollcott and John Yates discuss key steps technology companies should take to ensure compliance with export laws. Click here to view Part 1 Click here to view Part 2 The video and information herein are presented for educational and informational purposes and are not intended to constitute legal advice. Additional information is at www.www.mmmtechlaw.com/privacy-policy-and-disclaimer/ . For more information about John Yates, Alex Woollcott, and Morris, Manning & Martin visit www.mmmlaw.com Read More
Technology Export Regulations: Key Issues for Tech Companies – Part 2 August 1st, 2013Entrepreneurial Info, MMM Tech Law Video Channel In part 2 of this video series, Morris, Manning & Martin attorneys Alex Woollcott and John Yates discuss the sanctions and unforeseen consequences that tech companies can face in violation of export laws. Click here to watch Part 1. The video and information herein are presented for educational and informational purposes and are not intended to constitute legal advice. Additional information is at www.www.mmmtechlaw.com/privacy-policy-and-disclaimer/ . For more information about John Yates, Alex Woollcott, and Morris, Manning & Martin visit www.mmmlaw.com Read More
Risks of Violating Export Laws for Tech Companies – Part 1 July 23rd, 2013Entrepreneurial Info, Imports/Exports, MMM Tech Law Video Channel MMM attorneys Alex Woollcott and John Yates provide an overview of “deemed” exports and the surprising ways tech companies can violate the laws surrounding them. Learn more about the sanctions and unforeseen consequences that tech companies can face in violation of export laws in PART 2 of this video series. The video and information herein are presented for educational and informational purposes and are not intended to constitute legal advice. Additional information is at www.www.mmmtechlaw.com/privacy-policy-and-disclaimer/ . For more information about John Yates, Alex Woollcott, and Morris, Manning & Martin visit www.mmmlaw.com Read More
MMM Ranked Nationally in VC, IPO and M&A Deals July 2nd, 2013MMM Tech Law Video Channel Press Releases Atlanta (June 2013) – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP is again highly ranked in venture capital (VC), initial public offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Information from filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission and Dow Jones VentureSource ranks the firm in the top 10 nationally in two categories and the top 20 in a third. • MMM ranks seventh as legal counsel for sales of venture capital-backed companies in the Eastern U.S. from 1996 to 2012. The firm handled 57 transactions over the 16-year period. • The firm was also in Read More
Atlanta Becoming Southeast “Silicon Valley” [VIDEO] June 10th, 2013MMM Tech Law Video Channel, Venture Capital With the announcement of over 3,000 high tech jobs coming to Atlanta, the city is poised to attract investors and talent to its thriving tech community. Read More
MMM Ranked Top 100 Patent Firm June 8th, 2013MMM Tech Law Video Channel Press Releases Atlanta (April 2013) ? New rankings from Intellectual Property Today magazine show Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP in the top 100 law firms in the nation for patent and intellectual property work. This ranking solidifies MMM in the top tier of patent firms nationwide. The rankings also note that the firm’s patent work increased 20% between 2011 and 2012, and is among the most productive patent firms with offices in the Atlanta area. MMM’s lawyers counsel companies and organizations in the U.S., Asia and Europe in all phases of intellectual property law. Clients range from emerging companies to Fortune 500 enterprises. The Read More
New Patent Act: Impact on Entrepreneurs May 30th, 2013MMM Tech Law Video Channel, Patents/IP This Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) video addresses common questions regarding the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011 (enacted September 16, 2011), and its impact on patent application filing, patent enforcement, and patent litigation. The video and information herein are presented for educational and informational purposes and are not intended to constitute legal advice. Additional information is at www.www.mmmtechlaw.com/privacy-policy-and-disclaimer/ . For more information about John Yates, Daniel Sineway, and Morris, Manning & Martin visit www.mmmlaw.com Read More
Startup Atlanta Launches Non-Profit to Connect, Support, and Expand Atlanta’s Startup Ecosystem May 21st, 2013MMM Tech Law Video Channel Press Releases After over a year of community-led conversations that identified a need for a central startup support hub, Startup Atlanta is launching as an independent non-profit led by Executive Director Bess Weyandt. Read More
FAQ: 409A Valuations for Equity Awards May 7th, 2013Employee Benefits, Finance, Accounting & Compensation, MMM Tech Law Video Channel For growing businesses issuing equity or granting options, there is a need for the entrepreneur to understand 409A and its impact on the business. The following video and FAQ address many of the relevant questions that may be raised by the entrepreneur or members of a Board of Directors. The Importance of 409A for Growing Companies: Frequently Asked Questions about 409A Valuations for Equity Awards by Edmund Emerson III, Partner – Morris, Manning & Martin/Employee Benefits Group For growing businesses issuing equity or granting options, there is a need for the entrepreneur to understand 409A Read More
ACI Worldwide to Strengthen Leadership in Online Banking and Payments with Acquisition of Online Resources January 31st, 2013MMM Tech Law Video Channel Press Releases CI Worldwide, a leading international provider of payment systems, and Online Resources a leading provider of online banking and full-service bill pay solutions, announced that they have entered into a definitive transaction agreement. Read More