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A basic overview of the various filings required by a public company, from periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act, to proxy statements, to reporting requirements for company insiders.

The key differences between private equity M&A and strategic M&A, including investment goals, sources of funding, deal complexity, management retention, and break-up fees.

An overview of the commercial banking industry, including the services usually offered through banks' retail, business, and corporate divisions. The course also discusses how commercial banks earn revenue and competition in the industry.

A walkthrough of an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (also called the Amended and Restated Charter) used in a venture capital transaction, with a focus on the sections governing preferred stock.

Debt and equity offerings are a lot alike, but there are important differences to be aware of. This course explains how debt deals differ from equity deals and focuses on the applicable rules and regulations, documentation, terminology, diligence and closings.

An explanation of the basic differences between simultaneous and delayed closings.

This program teaches lawyers about various aspects of two advanced M&A concepts found in acquisition agreements – materiality scrapes and sandbagging. It covers drafting and negotiating tips and buyer and seller perspectives.

The basics of due diligence and closings in M&A deals. Includes an overview of the diligence process, tips for conducting due diligence, the closing process, the differences between simultaneous and delayed closings, and guidance on drafting key closing documents.

This program covers the structure of private equity funds, key deal types, how PE firms approach transactions, and the differences between strategic M&A and Private Equity M&A.

This track explores how private equity deals are financed, how management incentives are structured, and the strategies funds use to create value.

An introduction to the practice and process of civil litigation. Covers the typical roles in a law firm’s civil litigation group, the life cycle of a typical civil case, and the main tasks involved in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.

Advanced guidance on expert reports and rebuttals, including how to work with your expert to help them effectively plan and draft their reports. Focuses on the Opinions section, but then looks closely at the other sections of the report as well. Also gives strategic advice on drafting Daubert motions and Daubert oppositions. Covers specific ways to attack and defend an expert’s methodology, as well as how to select the best arguments.