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The Next Frontier for Artificial Intelligence in 2025

Everyone is closely watching developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) space in terms of advancements, regulations, and investment. As we go to print on this post, SoftBank’s Vision Fund has just announced its...more

The Outlook for M&A Activity in Q4 2024

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

A Rebound for Fintech Investment

Venture Capital investment in retail fintech rebounded in Q2, according to a new report from PitchBook. Their Q2 2024 Retail Fintech Report shows deal value for this sector coming in at $4.5 billion for the quarter, an...more

A Look at the Cross-Border Payments Market

The cross-border payments market is expected to boom in 2025. Data compiled by Statista shows that in 2023, the total value of cross-border payments was $190.1 trillion. That is predicted to hit $290.2 trillion by 2030, with...more

What To Expect for the IPO Market in the Second Half of 2024

The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States has exceeded expectations in the first half of 2024. According to Renaissance Capital, 69 IPOs were priced by June 30, 2024, marking a 32.7% increase...more

Stay Private or Go IPO?

Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Public investors have become more discerning about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Instead of chasing speculative high-growth stories, they are leaning towards...more

An M&A Rebound?

We have all been waiting, some of us not very patiently, for a recovery in M&A activity, and Q2 2024 data is showing some green shoots of optimism. PitchBook has released its Global M&A Report for Q2 of this year, and there...more

8/15/2024  /  Acquisitions , Cross-Border , EU , Mergers

A Look at the Current State of Funding for Digital Health

As we look back at the data from Q2, digital health is a mixed bag. CB Insights has released its State of Digital Health Report for the second quarter of this year, and while it’s not all good news, there are a few bright...more

Will Delaware remain home to American corporations?

According to the latest statistics from Delaware’s Division of Corporations, 68.2% of all Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in the Delaware, 79% of US-based IPOs in 2022 listed Delaware as their “corporate home,” and...more

The Challenges and Benefits of Partial Exits

As private equity (PE) firms and financial sponsors of all varieties look for ways to generate liquidity in today’s economic climate, partial exits are becoming a tool that some firms leverage to provide returns to investors....more

Navigating a Shifting World: Geopolitical Risks and Your Board's Role

The global landscape is changing. Gone are the days of unfettered trade and a unified international order. A recent dinner hosted by NACD’s Northern California Chapter and Foley & Lardner LLP brought together board directors...more

AI Visual Media Increasingly Draws Investor Attention

Artificial Intelligence (AI) visual media is having a moment, with PitchBook reporting that “startups are raising record sums to bring AI-generated visuals to enterprise clients.” This subset of generative AI saw VC funding...more

How Should Businesses Implement Artificial Intelligence Tools, Legally

Business leaders, from CEOs to CIOs to project managers, are rapidly adopting generative artificial intelligence tools to transform their organizations, harnessing technology to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and...more

The Opportunities, Risks, And Rewards Of AI Acquisitions

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

8 Legal Issues Influencing Investors In The Creator Economy

In recent months, there has been an onslaught of negative news surrounding startup investment. However, recent reporting from The Information points to two specific sectors where investment is actually on the rise....more

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

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

Secondary Buyouts on the Rise – Will it Last?

In a time when exit strategies have pivoted, and options might be more limited, it is no surprise that secondary buyouts have rebounded. According to recent coverage from PitchBook, secondary buyouts are making up a larger...more

A Look at the Venture Capital Landscape in Q1 2024

With the first quarter of 2024 behind us, analysts are now taking a look at the dealmaking landscape so far this year. CB Insights has released their State of Venture Q1’24 report, showing a “mixed bag” for VC dealmaking to...more

A Look at the Market for Sports and Sports Tech in 2024

While the M&A market overall was less active than many had hoped in 2023, and with 2024 off to a sluggish start, some areas still look stronger than others, including the sports market. The sports industry has become so...more

NACD Virtual Event: How to Navigate the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024 – Key takeaways

The first part of the webinar was led by Foley partner Ed Burbach, lead counsel to Neora, and Neora’s co-CEO Deborah Heisz as they shared learnings from Neora’s historic 7-and-a-half-year battle and eventual victory over the...more

Exploring Business Opportunities in India: Insights from Foley & Lardner's General Counsel Series

In today’s globalized world, understanding international markets is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their footprint and capitalize on emerging opportunities. As part of Foley & Lardner’s ongoing series of General...more

Strategies for the Tech Sector in 2024

After two very difficult years in the tech sector, everyone is hoping for a comeback. We are looking at a more positive economic climate, the prospect of interest rates dropping, and there is much less talk of a recession...more

The Corporate Transparency Act and the Impact on M&A in the U.S.

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

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

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

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of AI: Insights from Bret Waters, Natasha Allen, and Louis Lehot

Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, lawyers Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly’s Bret Waters...more

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