GTC at the IP Law & Management Institute in November 2016

GTC proudly supported IPMI’s Intellectual Property Law & Management Institute again this year.  David Bender (Special Counsel), Tony Decicco (Member), Paul Jean (Member) and Mike Webber (Member) attended on behalf of GTC, with Mike serving as Chairman of the conference. In addition, Tony and David gave a presentation on “Open Source Software and Data Management: Analogues in the Effort to Manage Risk” in which they discussed ways companies take on unknown business, legal, technical and security risks in the open source software and privacy environments by providing mobile apps, selling devices with embedded software, developing software tools to provide professional services, collecting, storing […]

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Sayoko Blodgett-Ford teaches new Mobile App Development course at Boston College Law School in Spring 2017

Sayoko Blodgett-Ford, a Member of GTC, taught a new course “Mobile App Development: Legal Contributions” at Boston College Law School in the Spring 2017 semester as an adjunct professor.  The focus of this experiential course was on the role the attorney can play in the development and launch of mobile applications, including key skills needed for communications with executives and various stakeholders. Legal issues and strategies to be covered include: obtaining necessary third-party licenses and considering “work around” options when such licenses are not available or are cost-prohibitive, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, deal structure and key terms for […]

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Tony Decicco speaks at 15th Annual M&A Advisor Summit in New York City

Tony Decicco spoke on a panel at the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Summit in November 2016 in New York City on the impact of open source on M&A deals, including current open source litigation and implications for acquisition risk.   Tony, who is a Member of GTC, focuses on mergers and acquisitions, strategic development of patent portfolios, valuing and commercializing intellectual property assets, and licensing and other technology-related transactions. In addition, Tony oversees the firm’s computer code audit and due diligence practice and has extensive experience advising clients regarding the use of open source software. 

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GTC Conference: A Toolkit for Data Privacy & Security (September 29, 2016) and Upcoming Events in 2017

Thomas Hemnes Sayoko Blodgett-Ford David Bender Paul Jean; Rick Olin In-house Counsel (panel) Data Security, Disputes & Cyber-insurance Strategies (Panel) GTC Law Group recently held its "A Toolkit for Data Privacy & Security" conference at the Harvard Club Downtown on September 29, 2016.  Many thanks to everyone who attended, and a special thank you to our terrific panelists and speakers. Resources from the conference are available on our website here. This conference was part of an ongoing series provided by GTC and we are pleased to announce two upcoming events in 2017.  If you would like to attend either event, or have [...] Read more »

Rick Olin named newest Member of GTC

GTC Law Group PC is pleased to announce that Rick M. Olin has become the neweset Member of the firm. Rick has been serving GTC and its clients since November 2012.  Rick’s practice focuses on business and technology transactions, including M&A, licensing, strategic partnerships and other IP-centric transactions, and data privacy and security. Rick also serves as an outside general counsel and trusted business advisor to many of GTC’s technology and media clients.

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Anthony Decicco and Paul Jean speak at Black Duck Software user conference

Tony Decicco and Paul Jean spoke at the inaugural Black Duck Software “Flight16” user conference in Boston in October 2016. Tony addressed the legal/compliance track audience on the topic “Don’t Let Open Source be the Deal Breaker in Your M&A Deal,” and Paul participated in the panel discussion for the same group on thetopic “How to Talk to Senior Leadership About OS Security & License Compliance.”   Finally, Tony participated in a panel discussion for the technology track audience on the topic “Birds of a Feather – Open Source Governance in 2016.”  

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EU-US Privacy Shield Analysis + GTC Conference

By now you have been inundated with alerts about the new EU-US Privacy Shield and its availability as of August 1, 2016. Companies certifying compliance with the Privacy Shield can benefit in bringing EU-origin information into the US, but will increase their risk of enforcement actions if their US-centric policies do not meet EU standards. Whether the benefits outweigh the burdens is a question that can only be answered with specific reference to each company’s needs and practices.  For many, a phased approach may be best; for others, immediate action may be indicated.  For a more detailed analysis, see noted privacy expert David Bender‘s summary here. Let us explore the pros and cons with […]

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David Bender: EU-US “Privacy Shield” Is Open for Business — But Is It for You?

EU-US “Privacy Shield” Is Open for Business But Is It for You?   David Bender, Esq. Special Counsel, Data Privacy GTC Law Group PC & Affiliates https://gtclawgroup.com/portfolio/david-bender/ August 2016   Since 2000, the “Safe Harbor” program has provided a relatively painless way for US companies to acquire the personal information of European Union residents in compliance with the EU’s rigid restrictions on export of personal information. This program was created in 2000 by agreement between the US and the EU, and over 4,000 US companies participated in it. Many companies viewed it, hands down, as the best way to accomplish […]

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