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Andrew Bauer serves as outside general counsel to companies of all sizes, with a particular focus on startups and technology-driven businesses. A trusted advisor and problem solver, he handles the full spectrum of corporate legal needs, helping clients navigate complex commercial, governance, regulatory, and compliance matters, and regularly advises on internal investigations and employment issues. […]
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Katie Rubino is a Partner in the Corporate Department. Katie frequently represents clients on target discovery collaborations, assisting in structuring spin-offs, divestitures, and out-licensing from pharma, hospital systems, and academic research institutions. She also counsels life sciences companies developing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical devices, antibody products, digital health, and medical devices and advises companies raising growth […]
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In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, hosts Michael Clear and Erin Nicholls are joined by Corporate Partners Scott McClure and Len Gray to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is expanding opportunities with qualified small business stock (QSBS). OBBBA brought about key updates to QSBS, including an increased capital gain exclusion amount, a higher asset threshold for a […]
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On June 3, 2025, Partner R.J. Kornhaas will present “Legal Foundations for Startups: Navigating the Early Stages.” This interactive workshop will discuss business formation and structure: understanding the pros and cons of different legal entities, and will provide essential legal insights to help navigate growing a business. To learn more, click here.
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On May 27, 2025, Partner Giuseppe Scaravilli will participate in a panel at the Queens Chamber of Commerce titled “Key Considerations for Expanding Your Business into the United States.” Alongside industry experts from Santander Bank, Prudential, and CLA, Giuseppe will discuss the financial, legal, and operational factors for international businesses looking to expand. From navigating […]
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On June 4, Partner Giuseppe Scaravilli will join a panel at New York Tech Week: “Scaling Smart: Capital, Tax, Legal, and HR for Startups”. Alongside a group of seasoned advisors from CLA, TriNet, Capvia, and SOSA, Giuseppe will dig into the strategic calls that can define (or derail) startup growth. From structuring capital to managing legal, […]
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On April 16, 2025, Corporate Partner Giuseppe Scaravilli was featured in The Vertical‘s article titled “Canadian Fintech Is Feeling the ‘Stay Home’ Mood.” Giuseppe shares his insights on the uncertainty of our current trade market and how it’s affecting Canadian founders and startups. To read the article, click here.
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Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) published the report Most Institutions That Received NIH Funding Did Not Fully Understand When They Must Report Monetary Donations (OEI-03-22-00570). The Report examines whether recipients of National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards understand their responsibility to report monetary donations and whether the guidance […]