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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - October 2024

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insider Trading Claims Against Satellite Operator Investors Based on Stock Sales After FCC Chairman Vote - In re Silver Lake Grp., LLC Sec. Litig. (9th Cir. July 24, 2024) What to...more

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The Outlook for M&A Activity in Q4 2024

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In a highly anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut on September 18, reducing rates by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75-5%. This is the first rate cut in four years after interest rates hit a...more

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Adjustment Escrows in M&A: Why the 1% Rule Doesn’t Always Apply

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What is the typical size of an adjustment escrow? A common rule of thumb is 1% of overall deal value, but the size varies depending on deal value and the underlying characteristics of the business (including the net working...more

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AGG Talks: Women in Tech Law Podcast - Episode 4: Preparing for a Transaction? What Emerging Growth Companies Need to Know

In this episode, AGG Corporate partner and member of the firm’s Women in Tech Law, Paula Nagarajan, is joined by Jenea Bradley, an audit partner at Deloitte, to discuss the critical aspects of preparing for a transaction,...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

[Event] Biotech Summit 2024 - October 9th - 10th, Boston, MA

Wilson Sonsini’s inaugural Biotech Summit will address topics of critical importance to Biotech and Biopharmaceutical companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering strategies, current and future AI...more

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What Will it Mean for the Innovation Ecosystem if a Recovery in Venture Fundraising Takes Longer than Expected?

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Everyone is watching to see when venture fundraising will rebound. There has been much speculation surrounding when it will bounce back, and PitchBook is is now predicting it could be 2028 before we see a real recovery in...more

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[Event] Medical Device Digital Health Conference - June 13th - 14th, San Francisco, CA

Wilson Sonsini’s 31st Annual Medical Device & Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering...more

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Preparing a VC-Backed Company for an Exit Event

Initial public offerings (IPOs) and M&A exits are the two most common means of achieving liquidity in a private company. This article addresses an acquisition transaction, which requires preparation and oversight that many...more

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Hunting Outsized Returns with Jason Caplain of Bull City Venture Partners

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to navigate the labyrinth of venture capital and emerge as a true industry luminary? Join host Trevor as he takes us into the dynamic world of venture capital with industry titan Jason...more

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Healthcare Experts See Promising Signs of Rebound in M&A and IPO Activity

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In the second week of January, Goodwin and KPMG convened innovators, practitioners, regulators, and others for our annual symposium on the future of life sciences and healthcare. This marked the fifth year that Goodwin...more

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Emerging Businesses and Venture Capital in 2024: 10 Hot Topics for Founders, Investors, and Executives of Emerging Companies

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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

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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dispositions for Seed- And Early-Stage Startups

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We know 2023 was not a great year for M&A activity, but seed- and early-stage startups fared much better than their later-stage counterparts. A recent PitchBook article addresses this, highlighting data that shows young...more

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Key Takeaways | Raising Capital in 2024: Navigating New Opportunities

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On January 30, 2024, McDermott Partners Edward (Jed) Gordon, Kate Vera, and Todd Kornfeld and Associate Allison McSorley Tassel discussed on a panel the current market conditions and shared different capital raising options...more

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The Return of the Exit

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Startups have found themselves pivoting significantly over the past year. Exit plans have either swiveled or been put on hold as valuations have remained low, and there has not been a huge market for M&A or IPOs. But there...more

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What to Expect for Venture Capital in 2024: Looking Backward at 2023 to Inform How to Look Forward to 2024

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Most startup founders will tell you that securing funding in 2023 was challenging, to say the least. Due to many contributing factors, venture capital investors pulled back on investments and became much more strategic...more

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Section 409A Valuations: Mastering the Art and Science in a Volatile Venture Market

Within the unpredictable landscape of start-ups and private companies, market volatility can significantly alter a company’s financial trajectory. An integral part of navigating this volatility is understanding the role and...more

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2024 Predictions: Unveiling the future of healthcare mergers and acquisitions

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Today, a tale of two markets are seen in healthcare mergers and acquisition (M&A): the present (as reflected in the data about declining dealmaking) and the future (reflected in the increasingly positive outlook by...more

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Trademark Law and Bankruptcy Considerations for Emerging Companies in the Renewable Energy Sector

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As the renewable energy sector continues to experience significant growth and attract emerging companies, it becomes essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to understand the legal landscape surrounding trademarks and...more

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Founder Series: Exit Ready (Part 1 – M&A)

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. The Series is written by members of our...more

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Corporate Venture Capital Investors Set Their Sights on Brazil

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Latin American startups have been drawing the attention of venture capital investors for the past few years, particularly Brazilian based startups. In fact, data from Statista indicates that Brazil accounts for the most VC...more

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The Coming Wave of Startup M&A

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To say it has been a tough time to be a startup founder over the past two years is an understatement. We all know that venture capital funding has been down, valuations are down, interest rates are up, and the predicted...more

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Positioning for the Exit at the Entrance

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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

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The 'New' M&A Broker-Dealer Exemption

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The bane of every start-up company is the never-ending quest to raise capital for its operations. Newly (and not so new) formed companies seemingly would do anything to raise funds. Over the course of many decades, these...more

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[Ongoing Program] 2023 Medical Device Digital Health Conference - June 16th, San Francisco, CA

Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the...more

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[Ongoing Program] MDC 2023 Reception & Dinner Women’s Networking Event & Program - June 15th, Menlo Park, CA

Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the...more

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