Lunch & Learn: IP Protection for 3D-Printing and Other Emerging Technologies

June 23rd, 2015
3D Printing

New and emerging technologies such as 3D-printing, UAV/drones, internet security, internet of things, and cloud computing are creating innovative new businesses and transforming how existing businesses operate.

This lunch & learn will discuss potential intellectual property issues and practical methods for protecting IP with regard to 3D-printing and these other emerging technologies. The discussion will be particularly focused on how entrepreneurs are currently using emerging technologies to enhance their business, the potential legal issues that may exist, and the strategies that can be used to protect IP.

This session includes lunch. Please RSVP so we can get an accurate count for food. 

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Development Of FinTech Data Security

June 13th, 2015
FinTech/Payments

This webinar discusses the current landscape of data security in the Financial Technology industry. MMM corporate technology attorney Austin Mills, Pritchard & Jerden risk consultant Phillip Naples, and HA&W partner Dan Schroeder discuss the trends and developments in financial technology security, as well as risk management in order for you to avoid these breaches within your company.

In particular, this webinar addresses:

  • Recent Breach Events
  • Regulatory and Legal Environment
  • Role of PCI and FFIEC
  • Compliance + Cyber Risk Management Program
  • Emerging Requirements
  • Role of Insurance

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Perspectives on Payments

by Austin Mills

These are exciting times in the payments industry. It seems like more innovation is occurring and more participants are joining the space than ever before. Emerging financial technology providers are increasingly playing a role in the payments ecosystem.

I recently attended a multi-day payments event broadly covering the payments industry. Below are a few of the insights and takeaways I gained that may be beneficial to FinTech and payments entrepreneurs, investors and other professionals.

  • Technology is Displacing Banks – From prepaid to Bitcoin to alternative lenders, non-bank financial service providers are becoming more prevalent than ever. These new entrants often

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Intellectual Property: What to Know

Intro – Intellectual Property: What to Know

 

Part 1 – Intellectual Property: What to Know (Ownership of IP Rights and the Work for Hire Doctrine)

 

Part 2 – Intellectual Property: What to Know (Copyrights & Contracts)

 

Part 3 – Intellectual Property: What to Know (Copyright Transfer)

 

Part 4 – Intellectual Property: What to Know (Copyright Registration)

 

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Twelfth Annual MSEC Conference

March 23rd, 2015
Events & Associations

Join Us for MSEC 2015

We hope you can join us for the 12th Annual Multi-State Employers Council Conference. This year’s conference will be held on Thursday, May 7, in Atlanta, Georgia, at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel. This year’s conference is designed to discuss common employment/human resources issues, as well as provide an opportunity to network with other professionals in the employment area.

To register online, please click here, and enter password “msec” to access the site. To register by mail, please complete the MSEC registration form here and send with payment as directed on each form. For hotel reservations, call 404-995-7555 and

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Data Security & Corporate Governance: What Is The Individual Liability Of Officers & Directors?

by Larry Kunin, Partner and Chair of MMM Data Security & Breach Practice
     Brian Levy, Associate and Member of MMM Data Security & Breach Practice

A lot has been publicized regarding the need for data security, and the damages and tasks that face a company when a breach happens.  What about the individual liability officers and directors?   Do they face an individual legal obligation to ensure the data breach risks are at a minimum?  Do they face ultimate liability?

Officers and directors have a fiduciary duty to their corporations, including using competent business judgment, exercising good

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