Corporate/Business Law

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…

KO client San Francisco-based Fort Point Beer Company recently announced that it has merged with Sonoma County’s Henhouse Brewing Company. This merger brings together two of the biggest names in craft beer in the San Francisco Bay Area. KO partner Jon Taylor and attorney Elizabeth Ho led the team that…

KO Law attorney Robert Donald recently co-hosted a webinar with revenue operations firm Domestique that explored the frequent misalignment between sales and legal teams, its impact on deal velocity, and practical strategies to improve cross-functional collaboration and streamline contract negotiations. Check out the recap and the full webinar recording below.…