IRS Puts Open Source Projects Under Microscope, Spawns Nonprofit Black Hole June 28th, 2013Sourcing & Procurement Open source projects have been flagged by the IRS’ “Be On the Look Out” list. Read More
State Income Tax Consequences of Cloud Computing: Forecast Remains Foggy June 28th, 2013Finance, Accounting & Compensation New article examines the income tax implications of cloud computing. Read More
Atlanta Positioned Well for Higher Education and Innovation June 25th, 2013Entrepreneurial Info In a recent panel discussion, Atlanta business leaders asked pointed questions about what the region can do to leverage its business and higher education resources. Read More
New Life for Business Method and Software Patents: Ultramercial v. Hulu June 24th, 2013Patents/IP NEW LIFE FOR BUSINESS METHOD AND SOFTWARE PATENTS CAFC Finds Patentable Subject Matter in Computer-Implemented Process for Distributing Copyright Product Free in Exchange for Viewing Ads By: John R. Harris On June 21, 2013, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) handed down a major panel decision finding that a claim directed to a computer-implemented method for distributing copyright products (e.g., songs, movies, books) over the Internet – where the consumer receives a copyrighted product for free in exchange for viewing an advertisement, and the advertiser pays for the copyrighted content – was Read More
Five Reasons CFOs Should Attend Technology Investment Meetings June 21st, 2013Entrepreneurial Info The CFO of a cloud services firm weighs in on why financial chiefs should play a major role in evaluating technology investments and choosing technology service providers. Read More
4 Biggest Start-up Mistakes June 21st, 2013Entrepreneurial Info Healthcare startup company recounts their 4 biggest mistakes on the road to success. Read More
The Public/Private Cooperation Needed on Cyber Security June 21st, 2013Sourcing & Procurement Recent allegations of the theft of top-security information have heightened the need for cyber security in the public and private sectors. Read More
Atlanta Set to Land Sought After AT&T Startup Hub June 18th, 2013Entrepreneurial Info The Georgia Tech area will soon be the new home of an AT&T innovation center that would add dozens of new research jobs and power a high-tech incubator designed to generate more startups across metro Atlanta. Read More
Beyond Bitcoin: Your Guide to Digital Currencies June 14th, 2013Finance, Accounting & Compensation A guide to the new trading systems of the web. Read More
Atlanta Meets Silicon Valley June 14th, 2013MMM Tech Perspectives By John Yates Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP During my recent trip to Silicon Valley, I met with the country’s leading venture capital firms to promote Atlanta as the technology center of the Southeast. Good news – our city is rising in stature among Valley investors as a destination point for investment. Several promising Atlanta themes were presented during my meetings with these industry-leading VCs. 1. The Right Markets – Atlanta is viewed as having the right technology markets for expansion: mobility, healthcare, info security and financial technology. The business-to-business markets are considered the Read More