Inspiration to Start 2017
Can you believe we are starting another new year? Crazy! As we all begin New Year’s resolutions, take a peek at these inspirational tips/quotes our team liv…
The Future of Non-Competes
Non-compete agreements have long been an embattled area of employment law, particularly in startup industries where innovation and intellectual property protectio…
Changes to the DMCA May Make Many Websites Liable for Copyright Infringement
Changes to the regulations related to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act will soon require that online service providers electronically register (and re-registe…
USCIS Proposes Rule to Grant Parole for Immigrant Entrepreneurs of U.S. Startups
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released a proposed rule that would, if implemented, allow United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (…
What were you doing in 1996?
As we continue to celebrate our 20th year in business, we asked the members of the team that weren’t here in 1996 what they were doing the year the firm fir…
Nondisclosure Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and Confidentiality Agreements
What are the different types of NDAs? Nondisclosure Agreement, Confidential Disclosure Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, NDA, CDA and so on. Regardless of th…
Why and How to Organize Your Dataroom
Before a major financing transaction or the sale of a company, the investor or buyer will want to see most of the company’s legal and financial documents. T…
Markedly Misunderstood: 4 Common Misconceptions About Trademarks
Everyone is familiar with Trademarks. We are literally surrounded by them. Trademarks are the words, logos, packaging and other devices that we use to differentia…
The SBIR Tipping Point - Can There Be Too Much Venture Investment?
It is no secret that investors often desire companies that have a nice flow of Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program grant revenue. After all, the…
Thinking of Starting Your Technology Company in Atlanta? Here's Why We Are.
I recently sat down at our new office in Ponce City Market and talked with a few serial entrepreneur friends about why we’re opening an Atlanta office and h…
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