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Pre-Sale Planning for B2B M&A Transactions: Key Considerations in Data Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity

This article is the first in a series relating to privacy, security, and artificial intelligence preparedness before entering into a fundraising round or M&A transaction. Stay tuned for additional considerations for B2C companies. As early-stage companies prepare for merger and acquisition transactions or financings, thorough pre-sale planning can significantly impact…

KO Client GOODLES Partners with Perfect Game

KO client GOODLES, the brand that reimagined boxed mac and cheese, recently announced its collaboration with Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service. According to the announcement, GOODLES will provide its convenient, nutrient-packed mac and cheese cups to families and players during baseball and…

KO Client Finding Hope for Frizzle and Apertura Gene Therapy Announce License Agreement

KO client Finding Hope for Frizzle (FRRS1L), a parent-led nonprofit organization working to develop a lifesaving treatment for FRRS1L patients, and Apertura Gene Therapy recently announced a license agreement to develop a gene therapy using Apertura’s TfR1 CapX technology. “Although FRRS1L is a horrible and devastating disease robbing children of…

KO Client Havenly Brands Acquires The Expert

KO client Havenly Brands has expanded with its recent acquisition of design platform The Expert, an online virtual consultation and ecommerce platform for interior designers. “This marks an important evolution for Havenly Brands,” said Lee Mayer. “By welcoming The Expert, we’re doubling down on a human-led, technology-powered future for interior…

KO Client The Receptionist Acquired by Sign In Solutions

KO client The Receptionist, a visitor management company with more than 5,500 customers in 35 countries, was recently acquired by Sign In Solutions, a global standard for visitor management. The acquisition unifies differentiated capabilities into a comprehensive visitor management platform for enterprise and SMB organizations. “Joining the Sign In Solutions…

Patchwork of State Automatic Renewal Requirements Expands with Updated Colorado Law

Colorado has joined a growing list of states tightening automatic renewal requirements for subscription-based businesses. This move by Colorado closely follows amendments to the California Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) which took effect on July 1, 2025 and introduced stricter requirements for businesses offering autorenewal or continuous service subscriptions. These amendments…

2026 M&A Outlook and Transaction Preparedness

Looking ahead, there is a sense of optimism for the 2026 M&A landscape. The surge in deal value and the reopening of the IPO window in late 2025 have signaled a much-needed return of market liquidity. We are seeing a convergence of expectations: recent down-round IPOs suggest that sellers and…

KO Law Promotes Ryan Sykora and Samantha Pjesky to Of Counsel

KO Law, a leading corporate boutique law firm, today announced the promotion of Ryan Sykora and Samantha Pjesky to Of Counsel, effective January 1, 2026. The promotions recognize their legal expertise, sophisticated deal experience, and leadership within the firm. “Ryan and Samantha are exceptional attorneys and trusted advisors to our…