Corporate/Business Law

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…

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…

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…

KO client H2Ok Innovations, a provider of patented inline sensors powered by science and AI to run faster factories, recently announced a $12.42M Series A round of funding. The round was led by Greycroft with participation from 2048 Ventures and Construct Capital. H2Ok’s customers include Unilever, AB InBev, The Coca-Cola…

KO client Pluto Bio, the leading AI-powered platform for computational biology, recently raised $3.6 million in new funding to accelerate growth and scale adoption of its enterprise-grade platform among global pharma companies. According to the announcement, the round includes participation from new investor Kickstart, alongside existing investor Silverton Partners and…

On March 26, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule exempting U.S. companies and U.S. persons from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This revision narrows the definition of “reporting company” to include only entities formed under…

For life sciences startups, many groundbreaking innovations start in university labs. But transforming that research into real-world impact requires navigating the often-complex process of university technology licensing. At Boulder Startup Week 2025, KO partner Brad Schoenfeld joined the University of Colorado’s Annalissa Philbin to share practical guidance from both the…