Georgia Journal of Technology Law (Spring 2009 Edition)
June 8, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Welcome to the Spring 2009 issue of the Technology Law Section’s quarterly publication The Georgia Journal of Technology Law.
India’s New Information Technology Law Impacts Outsourcing Transactions
By Karen M. Sanzaro1 and Christyne Ferris2
On February 5, 2009, the President of India signed into law the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 (the “ITAA”)3, a robust amendment to the country’s Information Technology Act, 2000 (the “IT Act”).4 The IT Act was enacted primarily to promote e-commerce and give effect to e-commerce transactions, with provisions [...]
Georgia’s New Non-Compete Statute and its Potential Effect on Technology Companies
June 5, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
By Michael Elkon1
First principles, Clarice. Simplicity.
Silence of the Lambs is one of only three films to win the five major Academy Awards: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture and Best Screenplay (Adapted). Much of the cause for the movie’s success can be found in the dialogue between Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling. Starling [...]
Technology Law Section Annual Report to the Bar (2008-2009)
June 5, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Read the Technology Law Section Annual Report to the Bar for 2008-2009.
Q & A: Only Fools Rush In!
June 5, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
EDITORS NOTE: David will be speaking at the Section’s Technology Law Insitute in October. Stay tuned for future details on that event. In the interim, enjoy David’s words of wisdom on handling Q&A sessions.
By David J. Dempsey, JD1
“Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement.” —President Ronald Reagan
Here is a bitter [...]
The Georgia Journal of Technology Law (2008 Winter Edition)
February 15, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
By Sandra Sheets Gardiner and Stephen Combs.
Welcome to the Winter 2008 issue of the Technology Law Section’s quarterly publication The Georgia Journal of Technology Law. (The full issue is available here!) This issue is brought to you by co-editors Sandra Sheets Gardiner of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP and Stephen Combs of [...]
Wine Online
February 2, 2009 by Editor · 2 Comments
A Sampling of What’s Happening with Online Wine Buying and Shipping1
By Cary S. Wiggins2
Now can I ship wine to out-of-state consumers? That’s what people at wineries, and even retailers, have been asking ecommerce counsel since the Supreme Court decided Granholm v. Heald, 544 U.S. 460 (2005), which struck down wine-shipping regulations in Michigan and New [...]
Diagnosing a Troubled Company Part 2
February 2, 2009 by Editor · Leave a Comment
By: Dennis J. Gerschick, Attorney, CPA, CFA1
Every company is a “troubled company” because every company has problems or issues it must address. “Trouble” is only a matter of degree. Companies that are successful one day do not always remain successful. Well managed companies remain vigilant, always alert for warning signs, and they [...]
Data Security Breaches Under the Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act
By Thomas Traylor, III 1
Data security breaches are a very real and pervasive threat. There are three principal data security breach sources: internal, external, and partners. Internal breaches refer to employees who abuse or exceed their access to personally identifiable information (“PII”). External breaches refer to unauthorized access to PII by third parties, such as [...]
Computers For Youth PC Drive
ATTENTION TECHNOLOGY LAW SECTION MEMBERS.
“Don’t Throw Out Your Old Computer Systems!” Change a child’s life forever: Donate your old computer systems to low-income Georgia school children …you’ll help raise academic performance, protect the environment, and ease your tax pain. We’ll take care of ALL the details, including data-wiping each hard drive. We are [...]
