Retail & Manufacturing

The Role of Federal Acquisition Regulations Securing a federal government contract is often a huge win for businesses, but negotiating contract terms can feel like a massive undertaking that may make you doubt the value of the deal you just won. These contracts can feel overly complex and even non-negotiable,…

Next to building products and making important early hires, securing and understanding funding options is a significant checklist item for founders that can make or break the sustainability of their company. In fact, a recent study examining startup post-mortems found that running out of cash or failing to raise new…

When you have limited dollars for legal issues, it’s important to know where to spend those funds to maximize your company’s investment in legal resources without waste and inefficiency.​ Experienced corporate counsel will tell early stage companies in most industries to focus on two priorities as soon as possible: capital…

KO client and all-terrain eBike brand, QuietKat was acquired by Vista Outdoor Inc., to help fuel Vista’s growth strategy. KO partner Jennifer Rosenthal and attorneys Melissa Mellen and Michael Wysolmerski represented QuietKat in the acquisition. QuietKat specializes in designing, manufacturing and marketing rugged, all-terrain eBikes. Based in Eagle, Colo., the…

KO client Left Hand Robotics was acquired by outdoor equipment giant The Toro Company. Based in Longmont, Colorado, Left Hand Robotics is recognized for developing innovative autonomous solutions for turf and snow management. Left Hand Robotics’ patent-pending software and advanced technologies for autonomous navigation are designed to provide professional contractors…

Company formations capitalize on innovation, time and talent during downturn While it may seem counterintuitive or surprising to some, historically we’ve seen that economic downturns can be a good time to start a business. Many successful entrepreneurs know this and see several opportunities during a decline: This is a good…

Today, many have the misperception that M&A deals aren’t getting done because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, or that the only deals closing are distressed deals that are unfavorable to the seller. But there’s more to the story. While we have seen a shift from a seller-favorable market to a…

Koenig, Oelsner, Taylor, Schoenfeld & Gaddis PC (KO Law Firm) has announced the expansion of its commercial and data privacy and security practices with the addition of attorney and data privacy expert Erin Locker. Erin joins KO Law Firm following several years at two international law firms. Erin’s practice focuses…