VCs Turn Attention to Education Technology May 23rd, 2011Venture Capital As broadband networks and digital devices become more accessible to students and academic institutions, venture funds are spending more and more on educational tech startups. Read article. Read More
Leadership Lessons: Avoiding Mistakes May 20th, 2011Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: Leadership lessons from management thought leaders. Featuring: Bill George, Evan Wittenberg, Dr. Ellen Langer and Andrew Pettigrew. Read More
Crowd Funding Sites: The Next Boom? May 19th, 2011Entrepreneurial 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. Read More
LimeWire Settles for $105M in Copyright Infringement Suit May 18th, 2011Recent Legal News Highlights: Controversial file-sharing software maker LimeWire settled a copyright infringement suit with Warner Music Group Corp. and three other record companies for $105 million, thus putting an end to a potentially billion-dollar damages trial. Article no longer available. Read More
New M&A Quarterly Report May 18th, 2011M & A Highlights: This Quarterly ViewPoint covers trends, stock index performances, public valuation multiples and relevant M&A activity for the services, software and communications sectors. Viewpoint q1 2011 Read More
Client Alert: What You Should Know About the New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act May 17th, 2011Employment 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 Read More FAQ: Patents and Intellectual Property May 16th, 2011Patents/IP FAQs 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 Read More Georgia Solar Tax Credits Spur Economic Growth May 13th, 2011Clean 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 Read More New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act Signed into Law May 12th, 2011Employment, MMM Tech Law Video Channel 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 Read More Georgia Chosen for New Bio-Coal Project Site May 9th, 2011Clean Tech/Green Energy Highlights: Vega BioFuels has announced that Georgia’s Crisp county will be home to the newest bio-coal manufacturing plant. The plant will produce green energy bio-coal for use in various coal-fired power plants in the U.S. and abroad. Read article here. Read More Previous 108 109 110 111 ... 143 Next
FAQ: Patents and Intellectual Property May 16th, 2011Patents/IP FAQs 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 Read More
Georgia Solar Tax Credits Spur Economic Growth May 13th, 2011Clean 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 Read More New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act Signed into Law May 12th, 2011Employment, MMM Tech Law Video Channel 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 Read More Georgia Chosen for New Bio-Coal Project Site May 9th, 2011Clean Tech/Green Energy Highlights: Vega BioFuels has announced that Georgia’s Crisp county will be home to the newest bio-coal manufacturing plant. The plant will produce green energy bio-coal for use in various coal-fired power plants in the U.S. and abroad. Read article here. Read More Previous 108 109 110 111 ... 143 Next
New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act Signed into Law May 12th, 2011Employment, MMM Tech Law Video Channel 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 Read More
Georgia Chosen for New Bio-Coal Project Site May 9th, 2011Clean Tech/Green Energy Highlights: Vega BioFuels has announced that Georgia’s Crisp county will be home to the newest bio-coal manufacturing plant. The plant will produce green energy bio-coal for use in various coal-fired power plants in the U.S. and abroad. Read article here. Read More