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A discussion of the different types of debt financing used in private equity, including senior debt, subordinated debt, and high-yield debt.

A form check is an important part of a registered offering and helps limit an issuer’s liability under the securities laws. This course explains what form checks are and how to do them, and includes walkthroughs of sample form checks.

Examination of a corporate deposition notice and drafting tips.

E-discovery is an important part of document discovery. This course introduces lawyers to key concepts in e-discovery including terminology, how electronically stored information (ESI) is collected, and working with clients and opposing counsel to gather information.

An introduction to fraud carve-outs and the issues parties consider when defining fraud, such as who’s liable, whose knowledge matters, what types of fraud claims can be brought, and what statements can form the basis for a fraud claim. Features interviews with ABA M&A Committee members Glenn West from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Tali Sealman from White & Case LLP.

The difference between incorporation and organization, important questions to ask before organizing, the process of incorporating, and post-incorporation matters like foreign qualifications.

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

The basics of taking a deposition. This track includes how to notice or subpoena a deposition, draft a deposition outline, and select documents to use in the deposition; plus effective questioning techniques and strategies for dealing with a difficult witness or opposing counsel.

Explains key legal, business, and drafting issues for the most common terms and provisions that appear in day-to-day commercial agreements. This track covers force majeure, indemnification, limitation of liability, notice, publicity, reps & warranties, schedules and exhibits, severability, survival, and term and termination provisions.

Rules, procedures, tips and strategic considerations for taking and defending expert depositions. This track covers qualifying as an expert, expert and rebuttal reports, witness prep, questioning techniques, attorney-client privilege, and more.

Mastering the essentials of trial practice: opening statements, closing arguments, directs and cross-exams. Also covers courtroom decorum and ethical issues that arise during a trial.

Covers key financial and accounting concepts and how they apply in specific legal practice areas, including M&A, litigation, finance, securities, emerging companies, bankruptcy, and real estate.