Louis Lehot

October 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article discusses the "divorce" of startup businesses. This article discusses how the separation process of said business occurs and what to consider such as assessing the value of the company, dividing up who owns what, evaluating an agreements (if there are any), the transfer process, and dissolving the IP.

By Louis Lehot

7 minute read

October 22, 2024 | The Recorder

These separations can be just as emotionally taxing and legally complex as a marital split and just as often result in financial and operational issues for the founders, investors, and the startup itself.

By Louis Lehot

8 minute read

July 02, 2024 | The Recorder

Venture capital investors in Silicon Valley are taking notice. Try booking a flight from San Francisco to Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore (to name but a few of the favorite Indian tech destinations), and you won't find many available seats that aren't already taken by U.S. opportunity seekers looking to check out the scene.

By Louis Lehot

5 minute read

February 22, 2024 | The Recorder

The business of space tourism is on the rise, and plans for expanding this novel form of escape are underway.

By Louis Lehot

4 minute read

January 08, 2024 | Legaltech News

The rollercoaster of events at OpenAI serve as a reminder of the power dynamics and challenges that even the most innovative and groundbreaking companies face.

By Louis Lehot, Lyman Thai, Patrick Daugherty & Stephen Moore, Foley & Lardner

18 minute read

December 19, 2023 | Legaltech News

AI regulation is poised to take center stage next year, demanding accountability from companies of all sizes.

By Natasha Allen & Louis Lehot, Foley & Lardner

5 minute read

August 10, 2023 | Legaltech News

A look at what happens when Washington seeks to regulate Silicon Valley by enforcement.

By Louis Lehot & Patrick Daugherty, Foley & Lardner

12 minute read

July 18, 2023 | Legaltech News

Silicon Valley may have faced its share of challenges in recent years, but the tech hub remains a premier destination for startups and provides unparalleled opportunities for entrepreneurial success.

By Louis Lehot, Foley & Lardner

9 minute read

May 17, 2023 | National Law Journal

No one can predict the lasting effects of an economic downturn for certain and whether tech M&A activity will ebb or flow. However, current economic conditions present many aspects of the ideal buyer's M&A market.

By Louis Lehot, Eric Chow and Brandee Diamond

7 minute read

April 24, 2023 | Legaltech News

The ability of machines to learn and improve without explicit instructions has the potential to revolutionize many industries, but businesses that use AI must be aware of the legal and operational risks that come with it.

By Louis Lehot, Foley & Lardner

7 minute read