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February 2025

TroyGould attorneys David Ficksman and R. Joilene Wood acted as legal counsel to Bancroft Capital in its recent underwriting of the initial public offering of TEN Holdings, Inc. TEN Holdings raised gross proceeds of $10.0 million before deducting underwriters discount and fees and began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker XHLD on […]

TroyGould acted as legal counsel for LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. in a $1.05 million offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules that closed on February 13, 2025.  H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.  LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on new targets for cancer drug […]

February 2025

TroyGould acted as legal counsel for FBS Global Limited in a $10.0 million initial public offering that closed on February 7, 2025.  WallachBeth Capital LLC acted as lead underwriter of the offering.  FBS Global Limited, a green building contractor with award-winning projects using green construction methods and sustainably-source and environmentally responsible materials based in Singapore, […]

October 2024

TroyGould acted as legal counsel for SAG Holdings Limited in a $7.0 million initial public offering that closed on October 24, 2024.  Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc. acted as lead underwriter of the offering.  SAG Holdings Limited, a Singapore-based distributor dedicated to supplying high-quality spare parts across a wide range of industries, is now trading under […]

October 2024

TroyGould acted as legal counsel for SKK Holdings Limited in a $10.0 million initial public offering that closed on October 9, 2024. Bancroft Capital, LLC acted as the sole underwriter of the offering. SKK Holdings Limited, a civil engineering service provider that specializes in subsurface utility works in Singapore, is now trading under the ticker […]

August 2024

LOS ANGELES – (August 26, 2024) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, announced today that attorneys Christopher A. Lilly and David L. Ficksman were included in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. 2025 marks the fifth consecutive year that both attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious annual ranking. […]

March 2024

December 21, 2023 – TroyGould attorneys, Calvin Cheng and Tom Li, advised rabbit inc. in its $10-million Series A financing led Khosla Ventures.  Based in Santa Monica, rabbit is an AI startup developing a personalized operating system (OS) through a natural language interface powered by its foundational proprietary technology, the Large Action Model (LAM) as […]

March 2024

TroyGould attorneys, Calvin Cheng and Ekong Udoekwere, Universal Chung Wah Funeral Directors in its sale to NorthStar Memorial Group.  With two locations in the San Gabriel Valley, Universal Chung Wah Funeral Directors is a funeral services business, catering primarily to the Chinese American community.  NorthStar Memorial Group is a nationwide funeral services business with over […]

February 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Sherry Davaie, senior counsel of our corporate department, has been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” list for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Sherry’s exceptional skills and unwavering commitment as a corporate attorney. Her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and […]

February 2024

TroyGould advised underwriter, WallachBeth Capital LLC, in the recent $2.4 million public offering of 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTP, SXTPW) pursuant to which the company issued 5,260,901 units at a price of $0.385 and 99,706 pre-funded units at a price of $0.375. 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing medicines for infectious diseases. WallachBeth Capital LLC […]

January 2024

TroyGould is pleased to announce its representation of Kelar Pacific in connection with the sale of the company’s Autodesk and Bluebeam software sales division to U.S. CAD, an ARKANCE company and a leading provider of technology and services to the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner-operator (AECO) community.  The TroyGould team was led by Darren Freedman […]

August 2023

LOS ANGELES – (August 25, 2023) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, announced today that two of its attorneys Christopher A. Lilly and David L. Ficksman were included in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®  signifying excellence in practice. 2024 marks the fourth consecutive year that both attorneys have been […]

August 2023

TroyGould advised Sacks Parente Golf, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPGC) in its recent $12.8 million initial public offering, pursuant to which the company issued 3,200,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share.  Sacks Parente is a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products, including putting instruments, golf shafts, […]

July 2023

TroyGould represented LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT and LIXTW) in a recent $3.5 million registered direct offering of 583,334 shares of its common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) and concurrent private placement of common warrants to purchase up to 583,334 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per […]

July 2023

TroyGould advised underwriter, WallachBeth Capital LLC, in the recent $7.5 million initial public offering of 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTP) pursuant to which the company issued 1,415,095 units at $5.30 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock, one tradeable warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise […]

November 2022

TroyGould is thrilled to sponsor the 2022 Institute for Corporate Counsel to be held on November 30, 2022 at The California Club.  Hosted by the USC Gould School of Law and Los Angeles County Bar Association Business Law Section, the event is a wonderful opportunity for colleagues acting as in-house and outside counsel to hear […]

November 2022

TroyGould advised Greenbottle Group in its acquisition of Ohio-based company, Cleveland Industrial Recycling (“CIR”).  Greenbottle’s subsidiary, Slicker Recycling is one of the UK’s leading specialists in the recycling and treatment of waste lubricating oils. High voltage metal recycling company, CIR, will be integrated into Greenbottle’s US business, Hydrodec of North America. Hydrodec collects and hydrotreats […]

October 2022

TroyGould represented Bone Biologics Corporation  (NASDAQ: BBLG ) in a recent $5.1 million public offering under which the company issued 3,777,778 units at $1.35 per unit, with each unit consisting of (i) one share of common stock, (ii) one Series A warrant to purchase one share of common stock for $1.62 per share, (iii) one […]

October 2022

Los Angeles – (October 4, 2022) – TroyGould is pleased to announce that a team of litigators obtained summary judgment of four Georgia franchisees’ counterclaims against client JB Brothers, Inc., the owner and franchisor of the “Poké Bar Dice & Mix” global restaurant brand.  This ruling clears the way for JB Brothers to pursue its […]

August 2022

LOS ANGELES – (August 25, 2022) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, announced today that two of its attorneys were included in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America,® the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed company in the legal profession. 2023 marks the third consecutive year that both attorneys Christopher R. Lilly […]

April 2022

TroyGould represented Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) in a recent $5.8 million registered direct offering under which the company issued 2,900,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.00 per share. Lixte Biotechnology is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on new targets for cancer drug treatment. The company intends to use net […]

September 2021

Congratulations to John Ulin for chairing USC Gould School of Law’s 2021 Intellectual Property Institute . TroyGould is a proud sponsor of the three day event. With more than 25 years of experience, John Ulin is a leader in the intellectual property bar and a distinguished trial lawyer. He has represented television networks, movies studios, […]

September 2021

LOS ANGELES – (September 17, 2021) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm, announced today that thwo of its attorneys were included in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys named to the prestigious rankings were recognized by their peers. For the latest edition, more than 10.8 million evaluations were analyzed, with only 5% […]

July 2021

BPM LLP, a major accounting firm based in San Francisco, in July 2021 acquired the business and operations of Gumbiner Savett, Inc. — a longtime assurance, tax, and business advisory firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California. TroyGould represented Gumbiner Savett in this transaction.

July 2021

Darren Freedman, a Member of the Firm who serves on the Firm’s Management Committee, has been named a 2021 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.” Mr. Freedman, a corporate and securities attorney, has achieved this honor every year since 2015, a testament to his consistently high quality of work. The rigorous “Rising Star” selection process includes peer recognition, professional achievement and activity, honors, […]

December 2020

TroyGould advised Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. in its public offering of 1,200,000 units, each consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase common stock at an offering price of $4.75 per unit for total gross proceeds of $5.7 million. Lixte is a drug discovery company that uses biomarker technology to identify […]

November 2020

TroyGould is pleased to represent Race Communications, California-based fiber-to-the-premises operator serving homes, small businesses and large enterprises, in the formation of a new partnership with Oak Hill Capital, a diversified private equity firm. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close by early 2021. The TroyGould team includes Alan Spatz and […]

November 2020

Leading Southern California Business Law Firm Ranked Tier One in LA for M&A, Securities /Capital Markets and Insurance Law   LOS ANGELES – (November 5, 2020) – TroyGould PC, a nationally recognized law firm celebrating 50 years of client service, today announced that the firm has been nationally ranked in two practice areas and regionally […]

September 2020

LOS ANGELES – (September 23, 2020) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized law firm celebrating 50 years of client service, today announced the addition of four attorneys to support continued growth across its corporate & securities, litigation and tax practices. “In this firm’s 50-year history we have been fortunate to hire many talented attorneys. I am […]

September 2020

LOS ANGELES – (September 3, 2020) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized business and securities law firm that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, announced today that three of its attorneys were included in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys named to the prestigious rankings were recognized by their peers. For the latest edition, more than 8 […]

June 2020

Via GlobeNewswire LOS ANGELES – (June 23, 2020) – TroyGould, a nationally recognized law firm with a fifty-year track record of success, today announced that John Ulin, a leader in the intellectual property (IP) bar and distinguished trial lawyer, has joined the firm as Member. Mr. Ulin brings more than 25 years of experience to […]

June 2020

Darren Freedman, a Member of the Firm who serves on the Firm’s Management Committee, has been named a 2020 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.” Mr. Freedman, a corporate and securities attorney, has achieved this honor every year since 2015, a testament to his consistently high quality of work. The rigorous “Rising Star” selection process includes peer […]

May 2020

Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTC:  GCEH) announced that on May 7, 2020 it purchased the Alon Bakersfield Refinery for total cash consideration of $40 million.  Alon Bakersfield Refinery is an existing oil refinery located in Bakersfield, California, that has historically produced diesel from crude oil.  Global Clean Energy is retooling the refinery to produce […]

December 2019

“Uber’s New Contract Language Won’t Prevent Worker Suits, Experts Say” . . . The technology argument is stronger than it appears, said Chris Lilly, an employment lawyer with TroyGould PC in Los Angeles.  Whatever the challenge in court, judges will have to look past both public perception and the disclaimer and answer whether Uber is […]

November 2019

TroyGould client RF Industries, Ltd. (NASDAQ – RFIL) has acquired Schroff Technologies International, Inc., a Rhode Island-based manufacturer of products serving the wireless, telecom, and cable markets. RF Industries is a national manufacturer and marketer of interconnect products and systems.  Further information about the acquisition can be found here: Press Release. TroyGould attorneys Istvan Benko and Tony Shin represented […]

June 2019

via BusinessWire LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2019 — Southern California-based law firm TroyGould announced today that Young J. Kim has returned to the firm as a Member. The firm also announced a new addition, Associate Tom Li. Both Kim and Li are part of the expansion of the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice group, with complementary skill sets and deal experience […]

April 2019

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TroyGould business litigator Pooja Nair is among 75 honorees in today’s Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement honoring the City’s most influential women attorneys. “In the two years since Nair joined the firm, she co-founded the firm’s burgeoning food and beverage practice, assisting clients with brand protection, trade secrets, and employment issues,” says the annual supplement, […]

March 2019

Via Business Wire TroyGould announced today that real estate and construction lawyer E. Rich Hurst has joined the firm. “Many of TroyGould’s top litigators have been at the firm a long time and they work really well as a team; they are a mid-size firm with a small-firm feel.” “I like the results-driven nature of TroyGould’s practice,” […]

TroyGould represented Sigma Labs, Inc., a provider of quality assurance software under the PrintRite3D® brand, in connection with its public offering of units of shares of stock and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.96 million. The offering closed on March 15, 2019. The team was comprised of Darren T. Freedman and Tony D. Shin.

March 2019

TroyGould client RF Industries, Ltd. has acquired the business and assets of C Enterprises, a Vista, California based privately owned manufacturer of telecommunications and data communication products.  RF Industries is a Nasdaq listed national manufacturer and marketer of interconnect products and systems. TroyGould attorneys Istvan Benko and Michelle Arbour represented RF Industries in the acquisition.

February 2019

TroyGould PC represented Kindred Biosciences, Inc. in its underwritten public offering of 4,847,250 shares of common stock, at $9.50 per share. The offering closed on January 23, 2019, with gross proceeds to KindredBio of approximately $46 million. KindredBio is a Nasdaq listed commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on saving and improving the lives of pets. Marc […]

November 2018

Via PRNewswire November 1, 2018 TroyGould member David L. Ficksman has been recognized in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Securities/Capital Markets Law. Ficksman represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, telecommunications, the Internet, software, publishing, environmental, financial services (including underwriters and placement agents), […]

June 2018

via PRNewswire LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2017 — TroyGould announced today that its client, Spectrum Inc., a leader in bioprocess filtration, has been acquired by Repligen Corporation for $359 million. The combined companies will offer the market’s broadest range of hollow fiber and flat sheet filtration technologies for cell culture and purification. The deal includes […]

June 2018

via PRNewswire Century City law firm TroyGould has added corporate attorney Brenda Natarajan to its team. Brenda advises clients in connection with private equity, mergers and acquisitions, family-owned business and middle market transactions. “We’re delighted to have someone with Brenda’s background in mergers and acquisitions, LLC operating agreements, and accounting,” said Dale Short, who is […]

March 2018

LOS ANGELES – March 9, 2018 – It’s not every day that several attorneys at a mid-size law firm like TroyGould get recognized by multiple peer-review rating services, including Southern California Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. In addition to having many of their attorneys continuously recognized as some of the best in their […]

November 2017

LOS ANGELES – November 16, 2017 – TroyGould advised Haitong International Zhonghua Finance Acquisition Fund I, L.P. (the “Fund”) in its $190 million cash acquisition of the Obagi Medical Products business from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX).  The Obagi line of premium skincare products are designed to help minimize the appearance of premature skin […]

October 2017

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Century City law firm TroyGould has added attorney Calvin Cheng, who advises clients in domestic and cross-border corporate transactions across multiple industries including technology, life sciences, financial services and renewable energy. “There’s a growing amount of business between China and the U.S., but it’s very difficult to handle those matters unless you have experience doing business […]

August 2017

On July 27, 2017, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an important decision in “Wynn Resorts v. the Eighth Judicial District for the State of Nevada, in and for the county of Clark, et al.” which based its ruling in part on Advising & Defending Corporate Directors and Officers (CEB, rev. ed. 2007), written by TroyGould […]

June 2017

Darren Freedman, a Member of the Firm, has been named a 2017 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.” Mr. Freedman, a corporate, securities and real estate attorney, has achieved this honor every year since 2015, a testament to his consistently high quality of work. The rigorous “Rising Star” selection process includes peer recognition, professional achievement and activity, […]

April 2017

via PRNewswire Century City-based law firm TroyGould PC today announced that it has selected Aaron B. Bloom to chair its Litigation practice. Bloom, an entertainment, intellectual property and real estate litigator, moved his practice to TroyGould three years ago from Greenberg Glusker. Often referred to as a “lawyer’s lawyer,” Bloom has served as lead trial counsel in bench and […]

February 2017

TroyGould PC represented Sigma Labs, Inc., a provider of quality assurance software under the PrintRite3D® brand, in connection with Sigma Labs’ underwritten public offering of units of shares of common stock and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $5.8 million. The offering closed on February 21, 2017. In connection with the offering, Sigma Labs’ […]

December 2016

TroyGould represented CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ: CYTX) in connection with its $8.1 million registered direct offering of shares of common stock and newly created Series B Convertible Preferred Stock under CytRx’s shelf registration statement.   The offering closed on December 16, 2016. TroyGould attorneys involved in the deal included members Dale Short, Marc Brown, Darren Freedman and […]

August 2016

Rapidly Expanding Business Law Practice Lures New Partner From Skadden Arps LOS ANGELES – August 16, 2016 – To further expand its ability to provide legal services surrounding the ever-increasing amount of business conducted online, Los Angeles-based law firm TroyGould has added Daniel Rygorsky as a Partner. “During his nearly 12 years at Skadden Arps, […]

August 2016

TroyGould represented Earthlite Massage Tables, Inc. in its sale to an affiliate of Branford Castle Partners, LP, a New York City-based private equity firm.  Earthlite is a pre-eminent manufacturer and supplier of health and wellness equipment based in Vista, California. The company offers over 300 active SKUs of massage tables, alternative beauty and wellness equipment, […]

July 2016

TroyGould member Christopher Lilly was recently quoted in the Wall Street Journal article For Banks, Old Ties Cast Long Shadows.

July 2016

TroyGould member Sanford Hillsberg was recently quoted in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s article Amgen Incubators Grow Startups for Harvest.

June 2016

Aaron Bloom has been named a 2016 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.” Mr. Bloom, a litigation attorney and Member of the Firm, has achieved this honor every year since 2009, a testament to his consistently high quality of work. The rigorous “Rising Star” selection process includes peer recognition, professional achievement and activity, honors, writings, and other […]

June 2016

TroyGould represented long-time client Calavo Growers, Inc. in connection with its recently reported “club loan” Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and lender, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. as joint lead arranger and sole bookrunner, and Farm Credit West, as joint lead arranger and lender. The Credit Agreement provides […]

June 2016

New Investment Capital Will Fuel LBIO’s Innovative Cancer Research LOS ANGELES – June 15, 2016 – TroyGould today announced that it represented its client, Lion Biotechnologies, Inc. (LBIO), which is in clinical trials with an innovative immunotherapy treatment for solid tumors, in a $100 million financing. LBIO focuses on the development and commercialization of novel […]

June 2016

Darren Freedman, a Member of the Firm, has been named a 2016 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.” Mr. Freedman, a corporate, securities and real estate attorney, also achieved this honor in 2015, a testament to his consistently high quality of work. The rigorous “Rising Star” selection process includes peer recognition, professional achievement and activity, honors, writings, […]

April 2016

TroyGould announced today that its Partner, Aaron Bloom, who has tirelessly served myriad volunteer leadership roles for the Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) and other non-profit organizations and causes, will receive JFLA’s Nathan Shapell Memorial Lifetime Commitment Award June 1 at the Annual JFLA Circle of Hope Gala. “Aaron is a visionary, yet practical leader […]

April 2016

The Los Angeles Eater noted recently that TroyGould clients, Johnny Ray Zone and Amanda Chapman, will open their restaurant, Howlin’ Ray’s, on April 27, 2016 inside the Far East Plaza in Chinatown in Los Angeles. The new restaurant will feature, among other things, Nashville-style hot chicken and fried chicken sandwiches. TroyGould member, Darren Freedman, represents […]

April 2016

TroyGould member Peter Selvin‘s article “Insurance as a hidden asset on the balance sheet,” was published in the April 2016 issue of Financier Worldwide.

March 2016

TroyGould Partner Christopher A. Lilly was featured in an article on Law360. Law360, New York (March 22, 2016, 7:53 PM ET) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a $5.8 million judgment against Tyson Foods in a worker don-doff case, holding that averages and other statistical analyses can be used to show similarities between […]

March 2016

TroyGould member Jacob Harper’s recent victory over a proposed class action was featured in a Law360.com article entitled, “Kroger Escapes Labeling Suit Over Trans Fat In Bread Crumbs.” U.S. District Judge Jeffrey T. Miller dismissed with prejudice plaintiff’s suit against defendant The Kroger Co. Harper was aided in the victory by fellow members Jeffrey W. […]

February 2016

  The Knowledge Group Webcast Invitation   » Registration is FREE courtesy of TroyGould PC « Webinar Invitation – The Evolution of Cyber Insurance Industry: Unraveling the Complexities LIVE Webcast Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (ET) Event Details Search for Webinars About The Knowledge Group   Speakers: REGISTER NOW! Peter […]

February 2016

TroyGould member Jacob Harper was recently quoted in the National Law Journal Article “Dogged ‘Made in USA’ Advocate is Vexatious, CVS Argues.”

February 2016

Dale Short, Martin Goldblum and Dietrick Miller were among the authors of the just-released January 2016 update to Forming and Operating California Limited Liability Companies, Third Edition, published  by The Regents of the University of California, Continuing Education of the Bar-California.  The updated edition of this valuable treatise is a complete revision of the former […]

February 2016

TroyGould PC represented long-time client CytRx Corporation, a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, in connection with a long-term loan and security agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. and Hercules Technology III, L.P. for up to $40 million in financing. CytRx has received the first $25 million of financing under the loan and security agreement.  The proceeds will be used for […]

January 2016

TroyGould PC represented Galena Biopharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative, targeted oncology therapeutics that address major medical needs across the full spectrum of cancer care, in connection with its underwritten public offering of units of shares of common stock and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $21.75 million. The offering closed […]

November 2015

Sandy Hillsberg, Chair of TroyGould’s Life Sciences group, was interviewed by KNX, the Los Angeles affiliate of CBS on November 23, 2015 concerning the pending Pfizer merger with Allergan. Trends in life science mergers, the use of tax inversions and the impact of industry consolidation on drug pricing were among the topics covered in the […]

September 2015

TroyGould‘s Sanford Hillsberg has been selected by Best Lawyers in America as a leading lawyer in the field of Biotechnology Law. Mr. Hillsberg is the Chair of TroyGould’s Life Sciences practice. Best Lawyers is regarded by both the profession and the public as the most credible and definitive guide to legal excellence in the United […]

July 2015

The Los Angeles Times’ “Daily Dish” column noted recently that TroyGould client, Bernhard Mairinger, opened his new casual restaurant, BierBeisl Imbiss, in July 2015 in the Spring Street Arcade in downtown L.A. The new restaurant features modern Austrian street food, special breads, seasonal pastries, and specialty beers and wines. TroyGould member, Darren Freedman, represents Mr. […]

TroyGould PC represented long-time client, Point.360, a full-service audio-visual asset management and distribution company, with respect to its acquisition of assets of Modern VideoFilm, Inc., in July 2015 under a Sale Agreement Pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. In connection with the closing of the transaction, Point.360 obtained a $6 million term […]

July 2015

TroyGould Litigation Member Peter Selvin was mentioned in a recent article of the Daily Journal for his excellence as a litigator. The July 28, 2015 article featured Marc Primiani. Primiani, who started his career as a tax attorney, co-founded Quintile Wealth Management in 2002 and has seen its growth into the present firm, Aspiriant LLC, […]

July 2015

TroyGould PC represented long-time client CytRx Corporation, a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, in connection with its underwritten public offering of 10,465,000 shares of common stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $28.8 million. The offering closed on July 24, 2015. TroyGould members, Dale Short and Darren Freedman, handled the transaction.

June 2015

Aaron Bloom has been named a 2015 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.” Mr. Bloom, a litigation attorney and Member of the Firm, has achieved this honor every year since 2009, a testament to his consistently high quality of work. The rigorous “Rising Star” selection process includes peer recognition, professional achievement and activity, honors, writings, and other […]

Darren Freedman, a Member of the Firm, has been named a 2015 Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.” Mr. Freedman, a corporate, securities and real estate attorney, received the designation after a rigorous selection process, which includes peer recognition, professional achievement and activity, honors, writings, and other demonstrations of professional competence. The “Rising Star” designation is limited […]

April 2015

TroyGould Corporate Member Darren Freedman was quoted in a recent article in MarketWatch, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dow Jones & Company, Inc., on the issue of public company communications made through social media. The April 3, 2015 article, entitled “Elon Musk’s Tesla Tweets Could Tweak Social-Media Rules,” discussed how tweets from the Tesla CEO has […]

April 2015

An article by TroyGould attorneys Darren Freedman, Steven Mehr, and Dietrick Miller has been published in the Winter 2015 edition of California Business Law Practitioner, a journal of California’s Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB). Entitled “Drafting Considerations Under RULLCA,” the article provides drafting considerations relating to limited liability company operating agreements in light of […]

March 2015

TroyGould PC represented Galena Biopharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative, targeted oncology therapeutics that address major medical needs across the full spectrum of cancer care, in connection with its underwritten public offering of 24,358,974 shares of common stock, and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 12,179,487 shares of common stock. The shares […]

March 2015

TroyGould PC represented Lion Biotechnologies, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cancer immunotherapy products, in connection with its public offering of 9,200,000 shares of Lion’s common stock at $8 per share. The deal closed on March 3, 2015, with gross proceeds of $73.6 million. Istvan Benko lead the […]

February 2015

Bill Gould, Sandy Hillsberg, and Dietrick Miller have participated for TroyGould PC in the 12th edition of “Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency,” a report published by the World Bank. This annual report discusses regulations that enhance and constrain business activity in 189 countries. It presents quantitative indicators on regulations affecting eleven areas of the […]

January 2015

TroyGould client, RF Industries, Ltd., announced that it has completed the acquisition of East Brunswick, New Jersey-based Comnet Telecom Supply, Inc. in a cash and stock purchase transaction. Comnet Telecom manufactures and distributes standard and custom equipment and cabling products used by telecommunications carriers, co-location center operators and other telecommunications and data center companies in […]

January 2015

TroyGould represented Lion Biotechnologies, Inc., a biotechnology company that is developing novel cancer immunotherapies, in connection with its underwritten offering of 6,000,000 shares of common stock at $5.75 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering were $34.5 million. Jefferies LLC and Cowen and Company, LLC acted as joint book-running managers and Trout Capital LLC […]

January 2015

Corporate, securities and real estate attorney Darren Freedman, who was recently elected as a member of the Firm, was featured in a Q&A in “westsidetoday.com”, the online site for the print editions of Century City News, Westside Today, and Brentwood News. The article provides some insight into Darren’s professional background and personal interests.

December 2014

TroyGould PC represented Portland, Ore.-based Galena Biopharma, Inc. in connection with its recent $55 million purchase agreement with Chicago-based Lincoln Park Capital Fund LLC . Lincoln initially purchased $5 million of Galena common stock at $2 per share, and Galena may direct Lincoln to purchase up to $50 million worth of common stock over the […]

November 2014

An article by Litigation Member Peter Selvin appears in the November 12, 2014 edition of the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Entitled “Unexpected Coverage: D & O Insurance and IP Litigation,” the piece notes that the “wrongful act” clause found in standard coverage for directors and officers may also cover intellectual property.

November 2014

TroyGould PC has been named a Tier 1 law firm in Los Angeles by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2015 in the following three practice areas: Corporate Law Insurance Law Mergers & Acquisitions Law In addition, TroyGould has three Best Lawyers for 2015: Bill Gould, Peter Selvin and Dale Short. Mr. Gould received the […]

October 2014

TroyGould PC has been approved by the OTC Markets Group to serve as a Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) for domestic companies and a Principal American Liaison to Issuers (“PAL”) for foreign companies responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws to companies who wish to trade on the OTCQX. TroyGould […]

September 2014

TroyGould’s recent class action victory on behalf of clients Ralphs Grocery Co. and The Kroger Co. was noted in the “Verdicts & Settlements” section of the August 29, 2014 issue of the Los Angeles Daily Journal. See below. CONSUMERS LEGAL REMEDIES ACT – False Advertising BENCH DECISION: Dismissal. CASE NUMBER: Cody Weiss, on behalf of […]

September 2014

On September 5, 2014, TroyGould litigation attorneys Russell Glazer and Jeffrey Kramer gave a continuing education IP seminar to attorneys in Orange County, California, entitled “The Intersection of Trade Secrets and Other Laws.” The presentation was through Bridgeport Continuing Education and focused on the relationship between trade secrets laws and laws designed to protect other […]

August 2014

August 2014 Sanford Hillsberg was quoted in a August 28th article in the Daily Journal about the Jaguar Animal Health’s $70 million initial public offering. San Francisco-based Jaguar’s research is used to develop drugs to treat gastrointestinal disorders in animals. The company’s lead drug candidate targets diarrhea in dogs, but Jaguar also has other products […]

August 2014

Los Angeles, CA,  August 17, 2014—The Board of Directors of The Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA), a non-profit organization which supports the development of start-up and emerging growth companies in Southern California (www.lava.org), has elected new officers for the 2014-2015 term. Board members Alan Spatz (a Member of the Management Committee at TroyGould PC), Chris […]

August 2014

We are proud to announce that three of our Members have been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers in America® for 2015: Bill Gould Corporate Law Mergers & Acquisitions Law 2012: Best M&A Lawyer in Los Angeles Peter Selvin Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Dale Short Securities Regulation 2014: Best Securities Regulation Lawyer in Los Angeles   […]

August 2014

TroyGould Litigation associate Jacob Harper was quoted in an Aug. 12 article in The National Law Journal about the dismissal of a class action filed against Kroger and Ralphs grocery store chains. The suit alleged that the packaging of private-label sunflower seeds misled consumers about sodium content. The case, brought on April 7 in Los […]

August 2014

LOS ANGELES – August 11, 2014 – On August 8, TroyGould obtained a complete dismissal of a food mislabeling class action against its clients, The Kroger Company and Ralphs Grocery Company. The suit, brought on behalf “hundreds of thousands” of consumers of Kroger and Ralphs private-label sunflower seeds, alleged that the companies did not properly […]

August 2014

LOS ANGELES – July 23, 2014 – The California Court of Appeal ruled on July 23 in favor of TroyGould’s client, St. Mary of the Angels Church in Hollywood, reviving three lawsuits stemming from the parishioners’ effort to end the church’s affiliation with the Anglican Church in America. In 2012, the church’s parishioners voted to […]

August 2014

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handed TroyGould an appellate victory on August 4, 2014 for a constitutional law case handled by Jacob Harper, who represented pro bono Michael Murphy, an inmate in the Idaho prison system.  The appeal revives Due Process and Equal Protection claims arising from Idaho’s refusal to consider […]