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The KO Law team is always tracking and making news across various practice areas and key industries. See the latest below.

Akleza’s CableDiag™ PNM Platform Acquired by Vecima

KO client Akleza’s CableDiag™ Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) software platform and certain related assets were recently acquired by Vecima Networks. According to the announcement, the acquisition positions Vecima to participate more deeply in the growing market for virtualized broadband access software. “When Akleza was founded in 2016, our mission was simple:…

Woof Acquired by The Farmer’s Dog

KO client Woof, the award-winning pet company, was recently acquired by The Farmer’s Dog, the leader in real, human-grade dog food. This combination brings together nutrition, enrichment, and everyday wellness to help dogs live healthier, happier lives. “From the beginning, our goal has been to build products that make everyday…

Goodles Acquired by Barilla

Longtime KO client Goodles, the brand that reimagined boxed mac and cheese, was recently acquired by the Barilla Group, an international, family-owned food company that operates in more than 100 countries. Goodles will continue to operate independently as a standalone brand. Since Goodles was founded in 2020, we’ve been proud…

KO Client Kailera Therapeutics Announces Positive Topline Data from Two Clinical Trials

KO client Kailera Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on elevating the next era of obesity care, recently announced positive topline data from two Phase 3 clinical trials for people living with obesity or type 2 diabetes. KO partner Brad Schoenfeld and attorney John Shearer represented Kailera in getting the…

KO Client Elpida Therapeutics Licenses Ionis ION283 to Advance Treatment for Ultra-Rare Disorder

KO client Elpida Therapeutics, a nonprofit biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for ultra-rare pediatric neurological diseases, recently announced that it has entered into an assignment and license agreement with Ionis Pharmaceuticals for ION283, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy for Lafora disease. The agreement is expected to advance the…

KO Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers

We’re proud to announce that more than a dozen KO Law attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2027 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2027. Our team was recognized in various practice areas, including Corporate, Venture Capital, Privacy and Data Security, Technology, Biotechnology and Life…

KO Client Woof Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by The Farmer’s Dog

KO client Woof, the award-winning pet company, recently entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Farmer’s Dog, the leader in real, human-grade dog food. This combination will bring together nutrition, enrichment, and everyday wellness to help dogs live healthier, happier lives. “From the beginning, our goal has…

Carve-Outs That Kill Your Liability Cap

You spent hours negotiating a solid liability cap in a contract. It’s tied to fees, it’s proportional, it reflects the economics of the deal. You feel good about it. Then you flip to the next paragraph and find a list of carve-outs that effectively guts everything you just agreed to.…