Foley Hoag offers our venture capital and emerging company clients highly experienced, issue-focused counsel, which is integrated with our full-service practice. Our lawyers, working with other members of our firm, can provide you with assistance for all of your matters, even if they reach beyond traditional venture capital and emerging company issues. learn more

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  • Foley Hoag Welcomes Susie Ahn, Health Policy Specialist  [Read More]
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  • USCIS Requires Federal Contractors to Use New E-Verify System [Read More]
  • State Extends Deadline for Compliance With Data Security Regulations Until May 1, 2009 [Read More]
  • Tips for Planning Reductions in Force [Read More]
  • Q&A Series: Dealmaking, Corporate Finance [Read More]
  • FTC Gives Businesses Until May 1, 2009 to Adopt Identity Theft Prevention Plans that Comply With Recent FTC “Red Flags” Regulations [Read More]

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December 2, 2008 Tech Talk Tuesday {T3}: The War for Clean Tech Talent [Read More] Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Waltham, MA
December 2, 2008 Life Sciences Presentation: A Call to Arms - Data Standards in Collaborative Research [Read More] Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Waltham, MA
December 2, 2008 Recruiting and Career Management [Read More] Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Waltham, MA
December 3, 2008 TCN Breakfast Roundtable" Angel Group & Venture Capital Term Sheets [Read More] Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Waltham, MA
December 3, 2008 December 2008 Forum: Expert Panels, Advisory Boards and User Groups - Using Key Opinion Leaders to Help Achieve Business Goals [Read More] Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Waltham, MA

Client Successes more

  • Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
    In a move that created enormous opportunities for early-stage life sciences companies, last year the U.S. Congress revitalized the federal government’s program supporting the development of medical countermeasures critical to protecting the nation against bioterrorism and pandemic threats. The resulting legislation created an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). BARDA will inject more than $1 billion into research, development, and procurement of vaccines, antivirals and diagnostics. BARDA enhances coordination between government and emerging companies through support of advanced research and development, the vital phase that occurs in between basic research and commercialization. On behalf of the venture capital firm, Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, Foley Hoag worked with the HHS, Congressional members, and staff to craft legislation strengthening the nation’s response to pandemic outbreaks and bioterrorism. The key financing aspect of the legislation provides much-needed funding to allow early stage companies to traverse the “valley of death” before product commercialization. The legislation authorizes the Secretary of HHS to expedite contracts and grants, and the Director of BARDA to identify areas of unmet need, spurring further innovation and investment. BARDA institutionalizes the important partnership between the federal government and the life sciences industry, critical to safety, innovation and economic vitality. [Read More]
  • Cellulosic Biomass Conversion
    Our lawyers provided general business advice and assistance with venture capital financing and technology licensing for a new corporation developing and commercializing technology for converting cellulosic biomass and other biomass wastes into ethanol. [Read More]