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Month: September 2025
TroyGould Announces David Ficksman Included in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
David L. Ficksman was included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Securities/ Capital Markets Law. Mr. Ficksman has been recognized in the prestigious annual ranking since 2016.
Mr. Ficksman joined TroyGould in 2005 after spending a number of years as a partner at Loeb and Loeb LLP. He represents clients both US and foreign in a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, real property construction, sports, gaming, technology, financial services and entertainment. His practice focuses on securities, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. Mr. Ficksman also represents investment banks in their financings. Over the past year, Mr. Ficksman has represented both companies and underwriters in six successful initial public offerings on Nasdaq, and has advised his public company clients in numerous public and private offerings.
“David is an outstanding lawyer and person. It is a well-deserved honor, and we are thrilled that he has been consistently recognized by his peers for his outstanding legal talent,” said Aaron Bloom, Managing Member of TroyGould. “David has been an integral part of our firm’s success. He has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the legal profession and the clients we serve. He exemplifies the level of hard work and dedication that have been the hallmark of our firm for over 55 years.”
Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is based on a vigorous peer-review survey.
See more articles from our American member firm TroyGould PC.
JP Karsenty & Associés IP Newsletter, September 2025
The JP Karsenty & Associés Intellectual Property Newsletter, September 2025 written by Pierre Trusson, with assistance from Perrine Vincent, reviews the following news.
INFRINGEMENT: Recognition of trade secrets by the Paris Judicial Court in the presence of collection plans and purchase invoices.
In the context of an interim retraction following an infringement seizure, the Court conducted a careful examination to determine whether certain seized documents could benefit from the trade secret regime provided for in Article L.151-1 of the French Commercial Code.
Each criterion provided for in the said article – secrecy, protective measure, commercial value – is then verified with regard to the information contained in the documents seized (purchase volume, supplier, purchase price, etc.).
The result is the establishment of a confidentiality circle organizing the delivery and consultation of partially redacted documents.
Our FOCUS IP looks back in detail on this judgment and the examination conducted by the Court with regard to the documents apprehended.
Read the full newsletter:
English: Newsletter, September 2025, Intellectual Property
Français: Newsletter, Septembre 2025, Propriete Intellectuelle
See more information on French member firm JP Karsenty.
Buju Stanciu & Asociații Advises RentnBuy on Romania Launch of AI-Powered Rentals Platform
Buju Stanciu & Asociații has advised Romanian proptech startup RentnBuy on its €550,000 pre-seed round at a €5m+ valuation and on the product-led launch of its commission-free rental platform in Romania. The round and launch have been covered in the business press and market databases.
RentnBuy connects tenants directly with landlords, eliminating broker commissions and streamlining the rental journey with free property listings, auto-generated contracts, and online e-signature. The platform also features REVA, an AI assistant designed to help users navigate listings and complete key steps digitally. The startup has also been recognized by Vestbee (Top 10) and selected for Google for Startups programming, reflecting growing industry validation.
BSA’s cross-practice team structured the round, prepared the investment documentation, and put in place governance mechanisms aligned with rapid scaling and future financing. We also secured IP protections around the platform and its AI-enabled features, coordinating input from our Corporate/M&A, Tech & Data, and IP practices. The matter was co-led by Marius Stanciu and Alin Nichifor.
See more articles from our member firm in Romania, Buju Stanaciu & Asociatii.