Innovation in Compliance: LeadHERship with Linda Fisk
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What are the Different Ways Securities Can Be Offered and Sold? (Part 1)
Podcast: The Briefing by The IP Law Blog - Court Rules Litigation Funding Not Relevant in Netflix v. GoTV
The Briefing by The IP Law Blog: Court Rules Litigation Funding Not Relevant in Netflix v. GoTV
Spending New York’s $4.2 Billion Environmental Bond Funds
Arm's Length Principle Vs. Implicit Support: What's the Way Forward?
Inside DC Podcast: FY2022 Budget Recap and the DC Council’s Fall Agenda
Fast Track to IPO: Why Are Series A Startups Snatching Topflight CFOs?
FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 175-Debra Bruce on new methods for law firm funding and its implications
IP|Trend: Starting Up Your Protection of Intellectual Property
PV Project Finance in Latin America is Easy, Right?
Navigating the Dual Track M&A/IPO– Part One
The Shift to Angel Investors – Interview with Jeremy Glaser, Member, Mintz Levin
Financing Trends in Life Sciences – Interview with Bill Whelan, Member, Mintz Levin
Jobs, Funding For Courts On Agenda For New ABA President
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. ...more
If your startup continues to follow the proverbial “hockey stick” of uninterrupted, exponential growth that you presented in your seed round pitch deck, you might always have easy access to capital and never encounter a...more
After a cautiously optimistic close to 2024, Q1 2025 brought a measured pullback in venture activity. Rather than a dramatic downturn, the market saw a strategic recalibration....more
Welcome to Secretariat’s April 2025 edition of Rebuilding Ukraine, where we explore the evolving landscape of Ukraine’s reconstruction, the challenges ahead, and the opportunities emerging. Stay informed with our insights on...more
On this episode of Raising Capital 101, Tom Voekler is joined by colleague Rhys James in this two-part series to discuss the different ways securities can be offered and sold, as well as direct to investor programs and crowd...more
In the evolving fund finance market, lenders are constantly assessing ways to mitigate risk and enhance credit support in order to provide for the smooth operation of subscription-based credit facilities. One such credit...more
A record more than 2,500 industry players attended the 14th annual Global Fund Finance Symposium that wrapped up at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. As has been the trend in recent years, there was a lot to discuss (beyond...more
The insurtech industry experienced some challenges in 2024, with notable shifts in funding, deal activity, and strategic investments, according to CB Insights’ State of Insurtech 2024 report. The report highlights a number...more
To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with M&A experts....more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Ferrero announced that it plans to buy Power Crunch, a protein snacks brand, for an undisclosed sum....more
In this Issue: Mission is Market - As with many, we in the Foley Hoag energy and climate practice have felt the results of the 2024 election reverberate through our industry. We’ve gathered and digested the most current...more
Hershey announced that it purchased Sour Strips, a sour candy emerging brand, for an undisclosed sum. Oceanloop, an indoor shrimp farming startup, received a 35 million Euro loan from the European Investment Bank....more
Third-party litigation financing (TPLF) has been a hot topic amongst litigators for a long time. Scarcely, a week goes by without a feature article appearing in a legal publication on the latest trends in litigation financing...more
Many startup projects begin with small investments from founders and friends or family who believe in the founders’ plan, product, or idea. As startups further develop their business offering and concept, they often require...more
The real estate sector is looking ahead with more optimism, as interest rates peak and a clearer picture forms on valuation and future financial performance - Key sections - Section 1: Market overview and outlook ...more
2023 was a pivotal year for the emerging companies, creating new categories of winners and losers across the board. Emerging companies incorporating artificial intelligence or that have clear line of sight to positive cash...more
W ith various headwinds resulting in down volume in 2023, buyers and sellers alike find themselves asking whether 2024 will see a rebound in deal activity. As we begin 2024, we have highlighted the issues and trends that...more
A recent study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) provides useful support for those working to develop and protect valuable IP rights. It reveals that European...more
The life sciences industry depended historically on public offerings for fundraising to support costs of developing therapeutic pharmaceutical and biologic products. The average cost of discovering and developing these...more
Funding Environment Toughest in 40 Years - The consensus of the four members of a panel on funding and financing healthcare is that the environment is tougher than they experienced in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis....more
The anti-child trafficking thriller “Sound of Freedom” just opened in theatres on July 4th. Based on a true story, it stars Jim Caviezal as former Homeland Security special agent Tim Ballard who quits his job with the agency...more
A company starts off with an idea and needs capital to secure a patent and build a prototype .At this point, the founding team’s personal resources and network are the primary source of capital. ...more
Even the threat of an unprecedented atmospheric river storm could not stop the tried and true from attending the 41st annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. With a break of sunshine on Monday, we found ourselves asking,...more
A few years ago, commentators estimated there was $5 billion in litigation financing in the United States. Since then, the litigation funding industry has continued to grow. For good reason, Third-Party Litigation Financing...more
In 2022, many predicted we would see a spike in M&A due to the economic downturn and the steep drop in startup valuations. However, last year was not the M&A blockbuster that was predicted, and we even saw a drop-off in...more