Early-Stage
AI in Biotech
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This session covers recent trends in the patentability of digital health innovations and the use of artificial intelligence platforms in healthcare: including Medical Imaging and Diagnostics, Advanced Healthcare Biometrics, and Drug Discovery. Case studies on the use of AI in these practice areas and industry efforts to patent such use are presented.
Angel and Venture Financings: Terms, Negotiations and Closing
This presentation provides an overview for entrepreneurs of financing options including angel and venture capital, definitions and what is necessary for each.
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Computer-Implemented Inventions in Biotechnology and Healthcare, Patentability from European and US Perspective
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This discussion focuses on how the standards for patentability have been applied by the United States and European patent offices for computer-implemented inventions in biotechnology and healthcare.
Debt Financing for Early-Stage Ventures
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This presentation provides a summary of key term sheet issues and strategic considerations for early-stage ventures to consider as they evaluate raising and negotiating debt financing documents.
Get an Edge: Understanding Seed Financing Terms and Structures
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Discussion focuses on the various deal structures frequently used in seed financings, as well as the range of market terms for each, to help you gain an edge on seed financing.
Get Up and Go – Navigating Startup Issues
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As a developing business, there are a multitude of issues that can create confusion. We address timely subjects and tips for successfully guiding you through important formation matters, including business entity selection, agreements among founders, early-stage financing structures, and advice for avoiding common mistakes.
How to Become Touched by an Angel
This articles describes who Angels are, why ventures seek Angels and what Angels seek in investments so that more entrepreneurs can become touched by an Angel.
Introduction to Key Legal and Financing Basics Startups
This presentation addresses key points in the lifeline of a company; common legal mistakes; preparing for due diligence; financing basics; forms of investment; and impact investing.
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Legal Issues for Forming a Global Start-Up
This presentation addresses the incorporation process, protecting IP assets, financing alternatives and M&A aspects to consider during the early stage phase.
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Making the Most of Your Round – Preferred Stock Financing Topics
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There are numerous types of financings offered by investors. Our presenters discuss available guidance investment options as well as advantages and pitfalls. We take a deeper dive into the key issues and terms relevant to a Series Seed or Series A preferred stock investment.
Maximizing the Value of Medical Device Innovations
Rapid advancements in medical device technology have brought unprecedented changes to the industry. Increasingly, innovative medical devices also combine developments from other industries such as software, hardware, lighting, and 3D printing, resulting in a surge of new and improved medical equipment.
Opportunities in Food and Agricultural Tech
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Recent scientific advancements have revolutionized the way food and agricultural products are being grown, sold, and regulated. Partner Robert Hibbert provides an overview of some of these advancements and what these technologies mean for the food/agricultural industry going forward.
Paycheck Protection Program - Round 2: Key Considerations for Businesses Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act
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This presentations discusses the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the new PPP Second Draw program. In this program, we will highlight key provisions and guidance for businesses seeking to participate in the revived PPP under the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Preparing a Venture Capital Term Sheet
The term sheet is the key document in a venture capital transaction. This article showcases how a term sheet is structured and key definitions and classifications.
Spending Bill Revives Paycheck Protection Program for US Small Businesses
The US Congress has passed a spending bill that includes $285 billion to extend and expand the Paycheck Protection Program, providing new first-time loans and adding second-draw loans to help support small businesses. This LawFlash discusses the new stimulus package that is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, highlighting key provisions and guidance for businesses seeking to participate in the revived program.
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Top 10 Mistakes that Life Sciences Entrepreneurs Make
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This webinar provides advice on making a clean start and avoiding common legal mistakes made by life science entrepreneurs.
What’s in It for the Team and Me? Discussing Your Company’s Equity Compensation
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Determining the right structure for equity compensation for you and your team is critical to the success of your business. Our presenters lead you through arrangements that will work best for you and your business and its future success.
M&A, Investments, Exits
Cross-Border Issues: Compliance, Employment, and What Could Possibly Go Wrong in M&A Transactions
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Our panelists will discuss cross-border issues in M&A transactions.
Customs and Export Issues in M&A Transactions
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Our panelists will highlight key cross-border regulatory issues as they may affect M&A transactions. Topics addressed in this webinar include risk-based due diligence, key diligence questions, considerations for buyers and sellers, and issues to consider in CFIUS and national security-related transactions.
Don’t Let COVID-19 Kill Your Deal, CFO Magazine
Morgan Lewis partners Karen Abesamis and John Park authored a CFO Magazine article about best practices to get M&A deals and venture financing done amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Getting to the Heart of It: The Anatomy of an M&A Transaction
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Our panelists provide an overview of the various M&A structures, discuss the ins and outs of an acquisition agreement, and the factors to consider when deciding which M&A structure is best.
Impact of the Paycheck Protection Program on M&A Transactions
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We discuss potential risks and other diligence considerations of the Paycheck Protection Program.
M&A and Investment into AI Companies
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Transactions in the AI market hit record numbers this past year and the trend is only expected to continue as the race to acquire talent and innovative technology accelerates. Join us as we discuss some of the key issues that buyers and investors frequently grapple with as they evaluate companies in this space.
M&A Practice in the UK and the US: A Comparison (And Some Observations on the Impact of COVID-19)
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Key issues highlighted in this webinar include pricing mechanisms, execution risk, and seller warranties.
Navigating PPP Loans in M&A Transactions
The Paycheck Protection Program and other government loan programs implemented in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have a variety of implications on pending and potential M&A transactions. This White Paper provides an overview of considerations that stakeholders in a transaction should consider in structuring, negotiating, and executing a deal involving a PPP loan.
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Privacy and Data Security Issues in M&A Transactions
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Panelists provide a summary of key privacy and security issues in the marketplace, including a discussion of regulated industries, impact in cross-border deals, and other strategic considerations in both a corporate and commercial context.
The New CFIUS Regulations - Part 2
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On January 13, CFIUS published the final rules implementing FIRRMA. FIRRMA ushered in substantial changes and expanded the scope of CFIUS and its impact on foreign investment in the United States.
The New CFIUS Regulations What Happens after February 13th - Part 1
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On January 13, CFIUS published the final rules implementing FIRRMA. FIRRMA ushered in substantial changes and expanded the scope of CFIUS and its impact on foreign investment in the United States.
Understanding the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
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Since the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Morgan Lewis has been actively advising small business clients on the significant financial support programs provided therein. This presentation focuses on Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and related small business funding opportunities.
Understanding the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program: Part 2
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This webinar discusses key features of the Enhancement Act, in addition to recent Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance.
Commercial/University Agreements
Key Commercial Agreements for Early-Stage Life Sciences Companies
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This webinar focuses on the key commercial agreements that early-stage companies need to set themselves up for success.
University Licensing
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This webinar provides an overview of university licensing, what it is, the motivation behind it, and university-specific policies and laws.
Intellectual Property
Strengthening Design Patent Portfolios Strategies for Medical Device Companies
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Rapid advancements in medical device technology have brought unprecedented changes to the industry. Increasingly, innovative medical devices also combine developments from other industries such as software, hardware, lighting, and 3D printing, resulting in a surge of new and improved medical equipment.
