Web Start-Ups Study Net Pioneers When Looking Abroad November 19th, 2010Entrepreneurial Info, International Highlights: New internet start-ups are examining the successes and failures of pioneer web companies such as Yahoo and Google when looking to expand internationally. Read article. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
LinkedIn, PayPal Co-Founder Offers Five Lessons for Entrepreneurs November 19th, 2010Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: One of the most successful tech innovators and investors, Reid Hoffman, offers five lessons for tech entrepreneurs. Read article. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
10 Lies Entrepreneurs Tell VCs November 19th, 2010Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: Interesting slides from a recent presentation giving entrepreneurs advice on how to talk to VCs. Read article. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
Creating a Sustainable Entrepreneurial Community November 18th, 2010Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: Informative tips from an experienced VC. Read Article. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
IPO Metrics from Kayak’s Recently Filed Public Offering November 17th, 2010Tech IPO New article on IPO metrics reveals interesting stats on an ecommerce business; Read it here. To see the full S1 registration statement for the IPO, Click here. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
The Impact of Exchange Traded Funds (EFT) Trading on IPOs November 17th, 2010Tech IPO Highlights: Interesting white paper summarizing the effects of EFT trading on IPOs. Read it here. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
New SEC Pre-Trade Verification Rules November 17th, 2010Recent Legal News Highlights: The SEC’s final adoption of Rule 15c3-5 implicates risk management and supervisory concerns in the context of damage to the financial markets caused by human error and computer malfunctions in trading. For rule specifics, Click here. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
Doing Business in China and the Letter of Intent: Just a Piece of Paper? November 16th, 2010International, Venture Capital Practical Pointer: Tech entrepreneurs should be aware of differing legal and business practices with LOIs and business dealings in China and internationally. Read Article. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
Can Tech Entrepreneurs Establish Trust and Credibility with Investors, Directors and Colleagues? November 16th, 2010Entrepreneurial Info Highlights: Interesting commentary on a recent WSJ article aimed at entrepreneurs looking to establish trust and credibility.Read Article. Comments? Join the discussion on the MMMTechLaw LinkedIn group page. Read More
Oracle v. SAP Copyright Case – Still on Trial, But What are the Lessons? November 16th, 2010Patents/IP Oracle v. SAP Copyright Case – Still on Trial, But What are the Lessons? John R. Harris Partner, Technology/IP Group Although the jury is still out on the Oracle v. SAP copyright infringement litigation ongoing now in California, it is not too early to assess the potential fallout for the computer industry. This fallout may have long lasting implications for M&A transactions involving technology companies, for valuation of software products and services, for third party software support and add-on businesses, for corporate board governance and due diligence, and for strategic customer acquisition – which are all beyond the seemingly simple notion of copyright infringement that triggered Read More