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Part 2: AI, Risk, and Reps: A Practical Guide for German Start-ups Raising International Venture Capital | Legal Ninja Snapshot 11.02.2026 15:31

Part 1: AI, Risk, and Reps: A Practical Guide for German Start-ups Raising International Venture Capital | Legal Ninja Snapshot 11.02.2026 28:22

Is Your Start-up Looking for Public Money? Then Convertible Loans Might Be a Problem 29.01.2026 22:37

Making U.S. ESOPs Work for German Employees – A Practical Guide to Navigating Section 19a EStG in Cross-border Structures 17.12.2025 14:43

Part 2: #Start-up M&A: The (Not-So-Fun) Exit - Distressed M&A in Start-up Land | Legal Ninja Snapshot 10.09.2025 23:35

Part 1: #Start-up M&A: The (Not-So-Fun) Exit - Distressed M&A in Start-up Land | Legal Ninja Snapshot 10.09.2025 19:39

#Start-up M&A: ESOPs and VSOPs in Case of an Exit | Legal Ninja Snapshots 18.08.2025 24:26

What you need to know about settling employee participation programs in an exit scenario, with a focus on the German market.

#Antidilution: Sunset or Fall-Away Provisions in Antidilution Protection Clauses 29.07.2025 12:22

As the German VC market becomes increasingly founder-friendly (again), investors and founders alike are rethinking the balance between risk and reward

#FounderTeams in German Start-ups – Part II: Founder Equity Distribution Patterns | Legal Ninja Snapshots 21.06.2025 12:35

We are excited to share the initial findings from our comprehensive Founder Equity Study 2025. About the Study Our research analyzed founder teams and equity distributions across almost 2,200 German start-ups established between 2019 and 2024, each having secured external funding through angel investors or (corporate) venture capital. While our dataset focuses on funded start-ups rather than the e...

#Founder Teams in German Start-ups – Part I: Team Size and Gender Distribution | Legal Ninja Snapshots 17.06.2025 8:28

Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part III: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail") 28.05.2025 3:09

Defense technology companies in Germany operate in a highly regulated environment that requires careful navigation of various legal requirements. Key regulations include national or EU legislation on handling of defense-related goods and international treaties. The legal landscape is complex: Beyond defense-specific laws, start-ups must also comply with general public law requirements, including b...

Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part II: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail") 28.05.2025 3:33

Legal Ninja Snapshot | Part I: #DefenseTech—Regulatory Requirements for Defense Start-ups (or "How to Stay Out of Jail") 28.05.2025 4:02

Legal Ninja Snapshot: How to Deal with the New Case Law on the Forfeiture of Vested Virtual Shares – A Practical Update for Employers and Employees 05.05.2025 9:40

An update on German VSOP rules impacts forfeiture of vested shared. In this snapshot, we explore strategies for retention-focused incentive programs.

Legal Ninja Snapshot: Some Empirical Data on Growth Shares in German Start-ups 11.04.2025 8:23

In our most recent edition of the OLNS, we shared findings of an empirical study of Growth Share programs in German start-ups.

#Employment Contracts: Digital Employment Contracts in Germany – But When is a Wet Ink Signature Still Required? 09.01.2025 5:45

Legal Ninja Snapshot: New Court Ruling – Vesting and Cliff under the Microscope 10.10.2024 7:28

The Court of Appeal in Berlin has made another decision on founder vesting that brings some clarity to what is permissible.

Legal Ninja Snapshot: Your Checklist for Convertible Loan Agreements 04.09.2024 25:52

Breaking down the essentials of convertible loan financings with a handy checklist of terms you need to negotiate combined with our best practice experiences.

Orrick Live! Episode 8: Talking AI: From Launch to Exit with Serial Founder Naveen Rao 01.08.2023 30:23

Interest and investment in AI is soaring. What should founders know? What does the future hold? Listen to successful AI entrepreneur Naveen Rao talk with Orrick's Mark Seneca.

ChatGPT, AI and Arbitration: Are We Approaching a Turning Point? 19.04.2023 28:43

Join this conversation about the potential impact of ChatGPT and other forms of generative artificial intelligence on dispute resolution, featuring Tunde Oyewole (International Arbitration Of Counsel at Orrick), Hanna Roos (formerly of Quinn Emanuel and now head of Aavagard LLP), and Adith Haridas (tech engineer, entrepreneur and lead of AI products at the Digital Gate).

Orrick Public Policy Podcast #28 – A Conversation with Florida Speaker-Designate Paul Renner 24.08.2022 26:28

In our latest episode, Public Policy Practice Group Partner Scott Ward and Public Policy Podcast host Michelle MacGregor speak with Florida Speaker-designate Paul Renner about the Florida legislature's accomplishments last session, the outlook for the 2023 legislative session, and the upcoming November elections.

Orrick Public Policy Podcast #27 – A Conversation with the Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend 10.05.2022 26:42

In our latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Jon Mandel and Scott Ward spoke with the Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend about the state's $800 million budget surplus, marijuana legalization, and legislative highlights such as the Healthy Delaware Families Act, which advances family/medical leave policy.

Orrick Public Policy Podcast #26 – A Conversation with the Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller 15.03.2022 22:39

In our latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Michelle MacGregor and Scott Ward spoke with the Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, the youngest Senate President in state history, about sports betting, Minnesota's $7.7 billion budget surplus and public safety. As it's an election year for the entire legislature and Governorship, we also discussed the upcoming midterm election...

A Conversation on Teamship with Professor Scott Westfahl 09.02.2022 40:29

Professor Westfahl is joined by Ellen Ehrenpreis, a leader in Orrick's tech companies practice, and Chairman Mitch Zuklie for a conversation around teamship and what lawyers can learn from great team cultures in the new workplace.

What Does the Infrastructure & Investment Act mean for U.S. DOT's Build America Bureau? A Conversation with Executive Director Dr. Morteza Farajian 07.12.2021 33:31

Orrick's Matthew Neuringer was joined by Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director of the Build America Bureau, to discuss the Bureau's priorities after the historic passing of the Infrastructure Act, including expanded project eligibility for airport assets, availability of technical advisors to help analyze projects and the value for money analysis requirements.