Crowd Funding Sites: The Next Boom?

May 19th, 2011
Entrepreneurial Info

Highlights: Crowd Funds, a type of social networking site designed to link entrepreneurs to large groups of donors, may be on the verge of a boom as the Securities and Exchange Commission considers removing current regulations that prevent these sites from facilitating the purchases of equity stakes. Read article.

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Client Alert: What You Should Know About the New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act

May 17th, 2011
Employment

Client Alert: New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act Signed Into Law
 

2011 Georgia House Bill 30 (the “Bill”), designed to substantially reenact the substantive provisions of the new Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (the “Act”) originally passed in 2009, is now law, codified at O.C.G.A.§13-8-50 et. seq.  The Bill passed the Georgia Legislature on April 12, 2011, and was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on May 11, 2011, immediately taking effect.  The Act dramatically changes the enforceability of restrictive covenants

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FAQ: Patents and Intellectual Property

May 16th, 2011
Patents/IP

This Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) article addresses typical questions from companies regarding patents and intellectual property (IP).  This document is authored by the Intellectual Property Group of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP (www.mmmlaw.com).  The following questions are commonly asked by technology and business services companies.  We hope this information is helpful to you.  Please note that there are additional questions that will be relevant in this area and you should consult an IP attorney at MMM (contact information listed at the end of this memorandum) with any other questions.

1.         Why should I consider filing a patent application?

Answer: There are several

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Georgia Solar Tax Credits Spur Economic Growth

May 13th, 2011
Clean Tech/Green Energy

Georgia Solar Tax Credits Spur Economic Growth

ATLANTA, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — With the signature of Governor Nathan Deal, Georgia’s solar energy tax credit is increasing to $5 million annually in 2012, 2013 and 2014 from the current $2.5 million yearly limit. The new law, which the General Assembly approved last month, helps ensure that the vibrant solar energy industry in Georgia continues to thrive, creating jobs and new investment opportunities statewide.

Businesses are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in tax credits to offset the cost of installing solar photovoltaic

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New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act Signed into Law

The new GA Restrictive Covenants Act was signed into law on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. MMM Employment Partner, Jason D’Cruz, discusses the key changes to the law and what it means for you.

This information is presented for educational purposes and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Opinions expressed are those of the author and not of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP; see disclaimer at http://www.www.mmmtechlaw.com/privacy-policy-and-disclaimer/. Contact Jason D’Cruz for more information at jdcruz@mmmlaw.com

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