VC Focus on Medical Devices on the Rise March 9th, 2011Health IT, Venture Capital Healthcare IT, Healthcare Services Highlights: As investment interest in the healthcare industry continues to grow, many VCs are turning their attention toward medical devices and away from healthcare services. Read article. Read More
Atlanta’s Sig Mosley: Advice for Entrepreneurs March 9th, 2011Entrepreneurial Info Atlanta, Atlanta Tech Highlights: With over 41 years of doing business in Atlanta, investor Sig Mosely discusses the steadily developing ecosystem supporting Georgia entrepreneurs. Read Article. Read More
Patent Reform Appearing More Likely: Senate Passes Key Procedural Test Vote – House Bill Soon to Follow? March 8th, 2011Patents/IP Highlights: The Patent Reform Bill of 2011 (a/k/a the “America Invents Act”) appears increasingly likely to pass the Senate and move to the House. On March 7, 2011, the U.S. Senate voted 87-3 for “cloture,” which limits debate on the Senate Bill 23 (S.23). This clears the way for a full Senate vote as early as Wednesday, March 9, 2011. If passed by the Senate, patent system reform will make its way to the U.S. House of Representatives, which is expected to pass a similar bill. News details can be found here. Key details from the Senate bill that Read More
Featured Tech Company: Smartsoft Mobile Solutions March 7th, 2011Industry Spotlight Highlights: Dan Homrich, CEO of Smartsoft Mobile, discusses target markets, revenue models and solutions offered to target customers. Click logo for more information on Smartsoft Mobile Solutions This information is presented for educational purposes and is not intended to constitute legal advice; see disclaimer at http://www.www.mmmtechlaw.com/privacy-policy-and-disclaimer/. Contact John Yates for more information at Read More
Yates/D’Cruz: Venture Investing, Indian Style March 7th, 2011Venture Capital Tech Trek to India 2011 In a new article from the Wall Street Journal, MMM attorneys John Yates and Jason D’Cruz discuss the lessons learned during their 2011 Tech Trek to India. Read article. For video blogs, articles and more information on Tech Trek to India 2011, click here. Read More
New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Bill Passed by House February 25th, 2011Employment, Resources & Tools Resources/Tools New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Bill Passed by House House Bill 30, designed to substantially reenact the substantive provisions of the new Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act passed in 2009, was passed by the Georgia House of Representatives in a 104-58 vote on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The bill now moves to the Georgia Senate for consideration. As discussed in earlier alerts, the new Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (the “Act”), which dramatically changes the enforceability of restrictive covenants in employment agreements, was intended to take effect on November 3, 2010, immediately following Georgia voters’ ratification of a Read More Here Comes Patent Reform — Again February 24th, 2011Patents/IP HERE COMES PATENT REFORM — AGAIN Senate to Vote on Patent Reform Bill Soon (Maybe) by: John R. Harris Every few years, the subject of patent reform comes up.There is little question that significant reforms are needed to the U.S. patent system. Many articles have been written about the subject and what needs to be changed. See our article here. The changes that have been proposed during the past few years are controversial and illustrate the difficulties in finding a solution that satisfies enough Read More 10 Pointers for a Successful Exit Strategy February 18th, 2011Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: Practical Pointers for selling a business, planning an IPO, and choosing a successor. Read them here. Read More Poison Pill Defense Survives in Air Products/Airgas Battle February 17th, 2011Recent Legal News Highlights: Air Products withdraws its $5.9B offer for rival Airgas after the Delaware Chancery Court finds the “power to defeat an inadequate hostile tender offer ultimately lies with the board of directors”. Read article. Read More Venture Capital Investment for Technology and Ecommerce Companies February 16th, 2011Resources & Tools, Venture Capital Resources/Tools Venture Capital Investment Guide 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 Scott Allen for more information at sallen@mmmlaw.com Read More Previous 113 114 115 116 ... 143 Next
Here Comes Patent Reform — Again February 24th, 2011Patents/IP HERE COMES PATENT REFORM — AGAIN Senate to Vote on Patent Reform Bill Soon (Maybe) by: John R. Harris Every few years, the subject of patent reform comes up.There is little question that significant reforms are needed to the U.S. patent system. Many articles have been written about the subject and what needs to be changed. See our article here. The changes that have been proposed during the past few years are controversial and illustrate the difficulties in finding a solution that satisfies enough Read More 10 Pointers for a Successful Exit Strategy February 18th, 2011Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: Practical Pointers for selling a business, planning an IPO, and choosing a successor. Read them here. Read More Poison Pill Defense Survives in Air Products/Airgas Battle February 17th, 2011Recent Legal News Highlights: Air Products withdraws its $5.9B offer for rival Airgas after the Delaware Chancery Court finds the “power to defeat an inadequate hostile tender offer ultimately lies with the board of directors”. Read article. Read More Venture Capital Investment for Technology and Ecommerce Companies February 16th, 2011Resources & Tools, Venture Capital Resources/Tools Venture Capital Investment Guide 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 Scott Allen for more information at sallen@mmmlaw.com Read More Previous 113 114 115 116 ... 143 Next
10 Pointers for a Successful Exit Strategy February 18th, 2011Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: Practical Pointers for selling a business, planning an IPO, and choosing a successor. Read them here. Read More
Poison Pill Defense Survives in Air Products/Airgas Battle February 17th, 2011Recent Legal News Highlights: Air Products withdraws its $5.9B offer for rival Airgas after the Delaware Chancery Court finds the “power to defeat an inadequate hostile tender offer ultimately lies with the board of directors”. Read article. Read More
Venture Capital Investment for Technology and Ecommerce Companies February 16th, 2011Resources & Tools, Venture Capital Resources/Tools Venture Capital Investment Guide 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 Scott Allen for more information at sallen@mmmlaw.com Read More