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Forum on Business Law and Technology |
Forum on Business Law and Technology
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
* Growing companies
* Technology businesses
* Traditional companies engaging in e-commerce
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
* Protecting and utilizing technology and intellectual property assets
* Attracting and retaining key employees
* Financing growth
* Enlarging market share through mergers and acquisitions
Our
Business Law and Technology Forum will address these important
components in growing your company based on our substantial experience
in this very active marketplace. You will hear practical, helpful
information from attorneys who are experienced in the growth issues
your company faces. Through their insights, you will leave the seminar
with a better understanding of strategies to grow your company. Seminar
attendees will have an opportunity to engage in questions and answers
with the panelists.
THE SESSIONS:
1. Protecting and Utilizing Technology and Intellectual Property Assets
Attorneys
experienced in technology deals and intellectual property issues will
discuss ways that your company can protect and use assets. Topics to be
covered include: Business Models
Harnessing Brand Energy
Creating Value Through Software and Internet Licensing
New Hot Topics
From Bricks and Mortar to Clicks and Mortar
Gene K. Landy, Barry Dicker, Mary Ellen Welch Rogers and Michael J. Podol
2. Employment Issues for the Growing Company
Attorneys
concentrating in technology and employment litigation will discuss
employment issues faced by growing companies and will give you helpful
ideas on how to avoid common pitfalls. You will hear about: Hiring
Consultants and Employees
Consultants v. Employees
Intellectual Property issues - Assignment
Wages and Overtime
Employment Agreements
What is essential?
Confidentiality and Non-Compete
Assignment
Stock Options
Offer Letters
Termination issues
Severance and Releases
Return of Company Property
Barry Y. Weiner, Steven L. Feldman, Christopher P. Litterio and Debra K. Mayfield
3. Financing Growing Businesses
This
session will walk you through the finance process to give you an
understanding of where the money comes from and how the structure of
financing affects your company. You will hear about: Stages of
corporate finance
Understanding the business life cycle and ultimate plan
Angel terms v. venture capital terms
Total vision: understanding subsequent financing
and exit routes
David Baer, Brian T. Garrity, Barry M. Dicker,
and Gary C. Bubb
4. Key Issues in Today's M&A Deals
This session will take you through the following hot issues affecting current merger and acquisition deals: Setting the Price
Use of earnouts
Typical holdbacks
Stock vs. cash payment considerations
Structuring the Transaction
Indemnification negotiations
Escrows
No shop and stand-still clauses
Maximizing employee retention
The Public Company as your Potential Buyer
The effect of the public buyer on pricing
Key protections when receiving stock for your company
The importance of knowing your buyer
Louis C. Katz, Russell N. Stein, David Baer, and Edward A. Shapiro
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