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We’re proud to announce that six KO partners and attorneys have been recognized by their peers in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.  The Best Lawyers in America recognized Brad Schoenfeld in the fields of biotech and life…

A Texas federal court has struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, just weeks before it was set to go into effect on September 4. This decision maintains the status quo and allows employers across the country to enforce non-compete clauses in accordance with…

As more businesses look to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations, several states have introduced or passed comprehensive legislation to regulate AI and to ensure consumer protection in the use of AI, particularly focusing on how companies are using personal data to train and develop their AI and machine…

KO client Trio Mobil, a leading provider of AI and IoT solutions for industrial workplace safety and efficiency, recently secured a $26.5 million growth financing led by NewSpring with participation from existing investors 212 and TIBAS Ventures. With more than 500,000 connected devices and more than 2,000 customers in 65…

Our recent “Startup Founders’ Guide to Early-Stage Funding” webinar featuring KO partner Kevin Gibson, KO attorney John Kyed, and SpringTime Ventures managing partner Matt Blomstedt demystified common investment vehicles and shared important considerations and best practices for startup fundraising from both a legal and investor perspective. Check out the recap…

KO client Havenly, a female-led e-design platform and portfolio of home brands, recently acquired St. Frank, an online retailer focused on printed textiles and decor sourced from vintage deals and artisan businesses. This marks Havenly’s fourth acquisition in two years, following the acquisitions of Interior Define, The Inside, and The…

KO client HarperDB, a leading distributed systems platform, recently announced a significant growth investment from Serent Capital. HarperDB’s platform combines database, caching, application, and streaming functions into a single technology to improve performance and lower cost for global backend services. Serent Capital is a growth-focused private equity firm that invests…

KO client Innovius Capital, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, recently led SewerAI’s Series B, a $15 million funding round, along with other investors. SewerAI, which sells cloud-based, AI-powered subscription products designed to streamline field inspections and data management of sewer infrastructure, has now raised $25 million total. The…