Drones: A New Legal Frontier (Part 1: FAA Regulations)

by Brian Casserly & Cecelia Harper

From expediting online order deliveries to gathering aerial information of farmers' fields with previously unseen economic and technological efficiencies, the drone industry could be the root of the next commercial revolution.  Drones, also called UAVs (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles), were historically developed for military use, but we will likely see their commercial use increase exponentially as global businesses are expected to invest nearly $90 billion in drone technology in the next ten years.  Even if you or your company is not on the forefront of drone technology development, you should be aware of the implications of using a drone in connection with your business (or even recreationally).  

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Indiana Attorney and Startup Champion Gutwein Named President of VisionTech Angels' Greater Lafayette Chapter

by Gutwein Law

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., August 18, 2015 - - VisionTech Angels, the angel investing arm of VisionTech Partners, has named Stuart Gutwein, an Indiana attorney, angel investor, and active champion of the state’s innovation economy, as president of the Greater Lafayette Chapter of VisionTech Angels. Gutwein succeeds acting chapter president, Don Scifres, managing partner of VisionTech Partners.

VisionTech Angels, which is certified by the Angel Capital Association, is among Indiana’s premier angel investing organizations, with chapters in Indianapolis (headquarters), Bloomington, Lafayette, and Warsaw.

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Governor Pence appoints Gutwein Law attorney Stuart Gutwein to the Business Law Survey Commission

by Gutwein Law

Governor Pence appointed Stuart Gutwein to the Business Law Survey Commission.  The Commission was created to consider recommendations to the Indiana General Assembly regarding any  corporation; limited liability company; partnership laws; new or additional  legislation affecting corporations; limited liability companies; partnerships;  and/or other business entities (domestic or foreign) authorized to do  business or doing business in Indiana.
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3 Reasons to Read Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson

by Stuart Gutwein

If you operate anywhere in the life cycle of business startups (founders, angel investors, lawyers, accountants, investment bankers, other consultants, venture capitalists, strategic acquisition managers, etc) you should read Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson.  This is the most practical, succinct and insightful book on the market about venture deals.  

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8 Ways to Make a Great Paralegal

by Gutwein Law

As we approached the nine-year work anniversary for one of our outstanding paralegals, we asked the question, “What makes a great paralegal?”  In every field, there are key characteristics necessary for a job well done, whether it’s an outgoing personality or the ability to switch gears in an instant.  We’ve outlined the keys to success that make our dedicated staff of paralegals indispensable.

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