Software Equity Group’s 2Q 2010 Software Industry Equity Report August 17th, 2010Tech IPO, Venture Capital Software Equity Group has released its 2Q 2010 Software Industry Equity Report–available for download here. The report shows an increase in software M&A activity and IPO growth, continued struggle for top line growth among major software companies, and stagnation in certain product categories. Read More
Gartner’s Thoughts on Security Software Market August 17th, 2010MMM Tech Law Video Channel Privacy/Security, SaaS Fast-growing security market bodes well for raising capital for internet security and managed services companies. Full Article. Read More
VCs And Super Angels: The War For The Entrepreneur August 16th, 2010Private Equity, Venture Capital Angel Investors Michael Arrington of TechCrunch explains why he thinks start-ups should learn from the days of big-money Venture Capitalist funding. Full Article. Read More
Data Center Standards: TIA-942 developed by Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) August 16th, 2010Data Centers Data Centers Practical Pointer: TIA-942 defines guidelines for planning and building data centers and may establish a legal standard for center owners/operators. Read about it here. -John C. Yates Read More
Georgia Restrictive Covenant Act: Impact on Tech Companies and Entrepreneurs Part II August 16th, 2010Employment, Recent Legal News Employment The Georgia Restrictive Covenant Act will appear on GA ballots in the November election. Part II of this article examines sections of the Act and provides practical pointers for drafting restrictive covenants in employment agreements. (Part I is available here). Read More
MMM Announces New Data Center Law Group and Accompanying Data Center Law Report August 16th, 2010Data Centers Data Centers This report provides practical pointers for reducing liability on the part of data center owners, operators and investors and offers suggestions for ongoing and future legal protection. MMM Data Center Law Report Read More
Cardlytics Closes $18 million of Growth Capital August 16th, 2010Venture Capital Pin Debits and Mobile Payments News reports that Morris, Manning & Martin client, Cardlytics has raised an additional $18 million in equity to support their expansion. Full Article. Read More
SSAE 16 to Supersede SAS 70 as New Audit Standard August 16th, 2010Finance, Accounting & Compensation Practical Pointer — SSAE 16 is taking over the current SAS 70 audit with updated rules and requirements important to technology and online businesses. Read article. Editor: John C. Yates Read More
Recent Court Decision Regarding Trade Secret Rights August 16th, 2010Patents/IP Practical Pointer: Case about English muffin manufacturing process highlights importance of developing compartmentalized “need to know” procedures for important trade secret processes, as reported in NY Times article Aug. 6, 2010. Editor: John R. Harris Read More
Angel Investor Tax Credit August 15th, 2010Finance, Accounting & Compensation, Tax Jeff Weinkle & Mitchell Kopelman of accounting and consulting firm, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP., explain the practical meaning of Georgia House Bill 1069, the Angel Investor Tax Credit. Full article. Read More