Corporate/Business Law

After more than 17 years with KO Law and more than 23 years practicing law, partner John Gaddis has announced that he will step back from practicing law at the end of 2024. John has served as an excellent corporate attorney and trusted advisor to countless clients over the years,…

KO client Bamboo Rose, a leader in retail product development and supply chain technology, recently acquired Foresight Retail, a SaaS retailer and brand-focused planning company built by industry experts. “This is a pivotal moment for Bamboo Rose as we continue to innovate and redefine the meaning of true end-to-end PLM,”…

KO client Cloudbreak Pharma, an innovative clinical-stage ophthalmology biotechnology company, recently announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Santen, a specialized company dedicated to eye health, to develop, manufacture, and commercialize its topical pterygium treatment. Cloudbreak founder and CEO Jinsong Ni said: “We are excited to partner…

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…

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…

KO client SOCRadar, a leading provider of enterprise-grade, end-to-end threat intelligence and brand protection, recently announced the successful completion of its $25.2M Series B funding round. The round was led by PeakSpan Capital with participation from Oxx. In the press release, SOCRadar’s CEO Huzeyfe Onal said, “Our main mission is…

KO client Calorify, a metabolic testing startup, recently announced that it has raised nearly $500,000 in a pre-seed round to expand its work with clinical trials, medical practices, and professional sports teams. With the funding, Calorify plans to execute its go-to-market plan for its metabolic testing kit that the company…

KO client EMI Sportswear recently announced its acquisition by Minnesota-based apparel company Lakeshirts. EMI is a 30-year-old retail apparel company and wholesale vendor known for its innovative apparel, on-trend designs, quality and customer service. In the acquisition announcement, EMI founder and president Russ Coburn said, “I could not have imagined…