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Founding Partner Ben Oelsner Transitions to Special Counsel Role Image

Founding Partner Ben Oelsner Transitions to Special Counsel Role

As we celebrate KO Law Firm’s 20th anniversary, founding partner Ben Oelsner has announced that he will transition into the role of Special Counsel beginning January 1, 2024. As Special Counsel, Ben will no longer be involved in everyday firm operations and client service, but he will be available for…

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KO Client Renoster Raises $3.7 Million Seed Round

KO client Renoster, a technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge software and data platforms for the carbon markets, recently announced that it has closed a $3.7 million seed round. The funding will be used to advance climate solutions with next-generation carbon market transparency, including a global project database, price and…

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KO Law Firm’s Founding Principles Endure Over 20 Years

As KO Law Firm continues to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2023, we’re proud to celebrate our growing practice and our founding principles that have endured over the last two decades. Providing superior client service at a better value KO was founded in 2003 by former big law attorneys on…

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How to Navigate the Legal Issues of Using Generative AI to Create Content

Image: Authors Created Images Using DALL-E and Midjourney The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT, GitHub Co-Pilot, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Artbreeder, and DALL-E are becoming increasingly popular for developing new products, services, and software, and for creating other content. While the potential benefits of using this technology…

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Can Businesses Influence Federal Government Contract Terms?

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,…

Your Business and Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs): Confidential Relationships Provide Essential Protections for All Businesses Image

Your Business and Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs): Confidential Relationships Provide Essential Protections for All Businesses

Almost all businesses have private or confidential information and/or trade secrets that are part of the company’s unique value or competitive advantage. In the course of doing business, there are a number of reasons why this information may be both protected and shared with others, such as employees, potential investors…

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Deal Makers or Deal Breakers? How Commercial Contracts Can Impact M&A

In a startup’s early years, securing customer deals and negotiating key vendor and partner agreements are big priorities. Done right, these deals give startups both the foundation and the momentum they need to grow and meet key growth milestones. But there are risks, both actual and perceived, in these commercial…

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KO SaaS Client Signal HQ Acquired by Bombora

KO client Signal HQ, an enterprise-ready intent data dashboard company, was recently acquired by Bombora, a leading provider of B2B intent data. The KO team of Ryan Sykora and Ben Oelsner represented Signal HQ in the company’s sale to Bombora, including negotiating the initial term sheet, guiding the company through…