Will the Next Patent Cliff Further Spur M&A Activity and What Does That Mean for Companies Right Now?

Various economic and industry experts have been speculating that we could start to see a pick up in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity over the next few months and as we enter 2026. Goldman Sachs is anticipating that 2026 could be a record-breaking year for M&A, predicting deal flow of about $3.9 trillion next year and continuing for the following years.
Louis Lehot Publishes on Government Shutdown Risks for Companies Eyeing IPO

Foley & Lardner LLP partner Louis Lehot shared guidance for companies navigating an initial public offering amid federal government uncertainty in The National Law Journal article, “Government Shutdown: Companies Planning to Go Public Face Potential IPO Freeze.” “For a company choosing to go public, timing is key,” Lehot writes. “There is a significant amount of […]