When considering the most critical components of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), parties typically focus on deal structure, legal due diligence, and financial modeling. While important to getting a deal done, this focus often...more
As the slowdown in dealmaking continues, both buyers and sellers are left to consider their options moving forward during this period of extreme uncertainty and market volatility. To put the current slowdown in perspective,...more
Cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2025 will be shaped by tumultuous economic, legal, and regulatory change. Driven by the new U.S. administration’s dramatic shift in policies and priorities, developments...more
3/25/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
CFIUS ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Due Diligence ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Foreign Investment ,
Mergers ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Wars
Foley & Larder LLP recently sponsored TEDAI 2024 in San Francisco, drawing industry leaders and change makers to share meaningful new ideas in the rapidly developing area of artificial intelligence (AI). Four Foley partners,...more
11/13/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Due Diligence ,
Healthcare ,
Infrastructure ,
Machine Learning ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Transparency
Amid a period of recalibration, the artificial intelligence industry is experiencing a transformational phase.
According to a recent report from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence that closely...more
5/21/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Compliance ,
Copyright ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Due Diligence ,
Ethics ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Investment ,
Popular ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Startups
2024 ushered in a seismic shift for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S. with the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Aimed at cracking down on the misuse of shell companies and promoting ownership...more
2/27/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Business Entities ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Due Diligence ,
FinCEN ,
Mergers ,
Pooled Investment Vehicles ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ,
Tax Exempt Entities
In our ever-changing technological environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to exert its influence on numerous sectors, revolutionizing our approach to work. As businesses and organizations worldwide adopt...more
10/12/2023
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
Biotechnology ,
Compliance ,
Confidential Information ,
Discrimination ,
Due Diligence ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investors ,
Machine Learning ,
Misrepresentation ,
New Guidance ,
Patents ,
Personal Data ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Startups ,
Strict Product Liability ,
Transparency ,
Venture Capital
In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure...more
8/30/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
CFIUS ,
Compliance ,
Copyright ,
Due Diligence ,
Employees ,
Financial Statements ,
Hardware ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Infrastructure ,
Integration ,
Internal Controls ,
Licenses ,
Mergers ,
Negotiations ,
Patents ,
Pending Litigation ,
Permits ,
Profits ,
Revenue ,
Risk Assessment ,
Software ,
Supply Chain ,
Trademarks
Startup founders are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge and secure their place in the market, including positioning their company as an attractive acquisition target from the very beginning. While building a...more
8/16/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Business Model ,
Corporate Culture ,
Due Diligence ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Financial Adviser ,
Financial Markets ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Mergers ,
Partnerships ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Startups ,
Valuation
There was great speculation that the decreased valuations of 2022 would lead to a surge in M&A activity; however, activity this year has been much lower than anticipated. A multitude of factors have slowed down M&A this year...more
A key to success for any growth company is navigating the numbers, with success and visibility in accounting and finance, preferably up and to the right. Nowadays, companies are experiencing accounting challenges as they...more
3/25/2022
/ Accounting ,
Acquisitions ,
Due Diligence ,
EBITDA ,
GAAP ,
IASB ,
IFRS ,
Mergers ,
Public Accounting Oversight Board ,
Purchase Price Adjustment ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)