By JD Creedon, Managing Partner, LEC Partners Bioeconomy litigation expert witness demand is rising as the bioeconomy booms—with revolutionary developments in sustainable aviation fuels, microbial fermentation, bioplastics, and beyond. But these breakthroughs are accompanied by…
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Top Funding Options for Biotech & Bio-Based Startups
Launching a biotech or bio-based startup is no small feat—especially when you’re trying to scale innovation while navigating complex science, regulation, and capital markets. One of the most common early barriers? Finding the right funding….
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Boosting Ethanol Profits with Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Co-Location
Ethanol producers face a dual challenge: lowering carbon intensity while improving operating margins and growing market demand. The industry has already proven its ability to deliver large-scale renewable fuel, but pressure from regulators, investors, and…
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Six Things to Know About the Ag BIO Act – and Why It Matters for the Bioeconomy’s Future
Momentum is building in Washington for a major policy shift that could benefit biobased industries. The newly introduced Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act – better known as the Ag BIO Act – aims to…
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Winners and Losers in the Clean Energy Shakeup: What OBBBA Means for U.S. Biofuels, Hydrogen & Beyond
The Clean Energy Shakeup Has Arrived The U.S. Congress has officially passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a major realignment of clean energy tax incentives. While the Inflation Reduction Act opened the floodgates, OBBBA…
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Biomass: America’s Untapped Solution to Clean, Reliable Power
Why Biomass is a Real-World Answer to Rising Energy Demand Electricity demand in the U.S. is surging—driven by everything from electrified transport to energy-intensive data operations. While solar and wind remain vital, they aren’t always…
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Instructions for When AI Fails to Save Your Bioreactor
There’s a certain smell inside a fermentation plant. It’s not exactly good. Not exactly bad. Just… undeniable. Biomass. Stainless steel. A hint of over-brewed coffee. It’s the smell of something in motion. Something scaling up—or…
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Getting TRL Right: How Startups Can Win Early in the Bioeconomy
If you’re in the early stages of building a pilot plant in the bioenergy space, you’re likely managing a complex mix of technical goals, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance. One crucial element that often gets…
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Beyond Petroleum-Based Dyes: Navigating the Shift to Natural Food Colors
The era of petroleum-based artificial food dyes in the United States is drawing to a close. In April 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide phase-out of all synthetic food colorants…
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Case by Case: Qualifying Expert Witnesses in the Bioeconomy
At LEC Partners, we’ve supported more than 100 bioeconomy expert witness cases, giving us direct insight into how specialized expertise can shape the outcome of legal disputes. This article reflects the lessons we’ve learned—built not…
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