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New York’s Corporate Transparency Act (NY CTA) takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires most limited liability companies (LLCs) formed or registered to do business in New York to disclose their beneficial ownership information to the New York Department of State. The law is modeled after an earlier version of…

Just like setting up basecamp requires a solid foundation and the right gear to handle unpredictable weather, success in the outdoor industry depends on building strong relationships and crafting durable contracts. Good relationships keep things steady, and smart contracting protects your brand when challenges come your way. KO Law recently…

The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently finalized its bulk data transfer rule under Executive Order 14117 (the “Rule”), significantly reshaping how organizations must safeguard certain categories of data. The Rule, issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), is aimed at mitigating national security risks tied to the…

Regulators have recently made it clear that Global Privacy Control (GPC) compliance is no longer optional. On September 9, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), along with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, and Connecticut, announced a coordinated enforcement sweep targeting companies that fail to honor GPC opt-out requests. GPC…

The EU Data Act (the “Act”) is now in effect and applies to many U.S.-based cloud and software providers that have customers in the European Union (EU). The Act’s purpose is to allow customers to easily switch providers, move data without undue barriers, and prevent vendor “lock-in.” It creates new…

KO client GEF Capital Partners, a global private equity firm with deep roots in sustainable energy, recently announced the launch of Current iQ, a next-generation advisory and solutions firm built to meet the energy and infrastructure needs of businesses today, in partnership with Davor Kapelina. According to the announcement, Current…

KO client Eudia, the leading Augmented Intelligence platform for Fortune 500 legal teams, recently announced its acquisition of Johnson Hana, bringing 300+ elite legal professionals into the world’s first AI-augmented human workforce. According to the acquisition announcement, this creates an entirely new type of company—one that fuses human expertise and…

KO client WeightWatchers has acquired the assets of Peoplehood, a community-focused support group which was founded by SoulCycle cofounders Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler. Weightwatchers will be bringing Julie on as chief experience officer to lead expansion of its longtime support groups into a virtual model. “Community is what has…