Author(s): Louis Lehot Thomas F. CarlucciFoley recently co-hosted an NACD “Private Company Compliance” webinar on the issues that directors of private companies should care about. In this episode, we focused on the increasing importance of supervising the implementation of a compliance
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Key Takeaways from Foley & Lardner and NACD Northern California Crisis Management Tabletop
Author(s): Louis Lehot, Thomas F. CarlucciImage by FreepikDuring this time of “permacrisis,” directors, no matter how experienced, must be ready and able to safeguard their organizations.As part of Foley & Lardner’s sponsorship of the NACD Northern California chapter,
Business and Legal Developments | November 2023 | Louis Lehot
Friends,Sharing business and legal developments as we see them today, both good and less good.Starting with the good, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to exert its influence on numerous sectors, forever changing our approach to work. As businesses and organizations worldwide
NACD Private Company Compliance: Investigations, Regulations and Litigation Webinar | Louis Lehot |
https://medium.com/media/4fa3fec6e523c4ae6d6aa3da72e6ed86/hrefFoley sponsored the recent NACD Private Company Compliance: Investigations, Regulations, and Litigation Webinar. Partners Louis Lehot and Thomas Carlucci were joined for this discussion by:
- Claudia Fan Munce — Venture Advisor NEA, Board Member of Best Buy, Arteris.IP, BMO Financial Corp.,
Current Trends in Climate Change Technology Investment
Author(s): Louis LehotAs the world grapples with fast-changing weather patterns, wildfires, record-breaking heat, and many other climate-related issues, it is becoming increasingly important to develop the technologies that will help to combat climate change. There is a race to develop new
M&A Trends to Watch in 2024: Navigating the Shifting Landscape
Author(s): Louis Lehot Eric ChowAs we approach 2024, the M&A landscape is set to experience more shifts and trends that will redefine how companies approach these transactions, and CEOs are keeping a keen eye.In this volatile post-pandemic era characterized by disrupted supply
Strengthening the Flow of the Biotech Sector’s M&A Pipeline
Author(s): Louis Lehot, Eric ChowThe biotechnology sector has long been characterized by its constant innovation, rapid technological progress, and unyielding commitment to combating diseases. These attributes are more than passingly related to the sector’s propensity for collaborative ventures and mergers
The Coming Wave of Startup M&A
Author(s): Louis Lehot, Andre ThiollierTo 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
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Venture Capitalists to Report on the…
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Venture Capitalists to Report on the Diversity of the Businesses They Invest InAuthor(s): Louis LehotCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has signed a bill that mandates venture capitalists to report the diversity of the founding
The Importance of ESG for Startups: Pioneering a Sustainable Future
Louis Lehot and Michael B. Kirwan of Foley & Lardner LLP discuss the benefits of incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into a startup’s operations and strategy.Image by FreepikRecent headlines show that ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles