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KO client Movement Strategy recently acquired Newfangled Studios to create a marketing powerhouse after more than a decade as competitors, according to Adweek. “There are not that many companies that can create really high-quality social creative at scale,” Jason Mitchell, CEO of Movement Strategy, told ADWEEK. “It’s something that Newfangled…

On March 26, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule exempting U.S. companies and U.S. persons from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This revision narrows the definition of “reporting company” to include only entities formed under…

For life sciences startups, many groundbreaking innovations start in university labs. But transforming that research into real-world impact requires navigating the often-complex process of university technology licensing. At Boulder Startup Week 2025, KO partner Brad Schoenfeld joined the University of Colorado’s Annalissa Philbin to share practical guidance from both the…

KO client San Francisco-based Fort Point Beer Company recently announced that it has merged with Sonoma County’s Henhouse Brewing Company. This merger brings together two of the biggest names in craft beer in the San Francisco Bay Area. KO partner Jon Taylor and attorney Elizabeth Ho led the team that…

KO Law attorney Robert Donald recently co-hosted a webinar with revenue operations firm Domestique that explored the frequent misalignment between sales and legal teams, its impact on deal velocity, and practical strategies to improve cross-functional collaboration and streamline contract negotiations. Check out the recap and the full webinar recording below.…

Congratulations to several KO clients named to Inc.’s Female Founders 500 List, honoring top female entrepreneurs in the U.S. who have led their companies to achieve significant growth and accomplishments in the past year. Included in the Female Founders 500 List are: Jen Zeszut, CEO of client Goodles, for building…

KO client Goodles, the fun-to-say, stylish, better-for-you noodle brand known for its modern line of delicious and nutrient-packed boxed mac and cheese and pasta, has recently been awarded three significant recognitions. Goodles was recognized by Bain & Company on its 2025 Insurgent Brands list as one of the most innovative,…

KO client Röckenwagner Bakery, a Los Angeles-based artisan chef-driven bakery that produces more than 100,000 pieces per day at an around-the-clock operation, was sold to private equity firm ICV Partners in late 2024. Owners Hans and Patti Röckenwagner, who were the sole owners of Röckenwagner Bakery, now own a minority…