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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…

KO client GEF Capital Partners, a Washington, D.C. based sustainability-focused private equity firm, recently acquired ORIN Technologies, a Wisconsin-based turnkey remediation and wastewater treatment solutions company specializing in chemical and biological remediation and advanced oxidation processes. “Through our interactions with GEF Capital, we saw a partner who shared our same…

KO client Movement Strategy recently acquired Newfangled Studios to create a marketing powerhouse after more than a decade as competitors, according to Adweek. “There are not that many companies that can create really high-quality social creative at scale,” Jason Mitchell, CEO of Movement Strategy, told ADWEEK. “It’s something that Newfangled…

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…

Today, KO Law proudly adds its voice to those of the many law firms, retired judges, attorneys general, legal advocacy organizations, and other lawyers who are speaking out against the unprecedented attacks on the rule of law. KO has joined Munger Tolles and other law firms in signing an amicus…

This year’s Natural Products Expo West, the industry’s largest trade show, included more than 3,000 exhibiting brands, including 30% making their Expo West debut. The event showcased the latest trends shaping the future of food and beverage. Here’s a closer look at some of the top trends from Expo West…