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Venture Debt vs. Venture Capital Financing: Non-Dilutive Loan Strategies for VC-Backed and...
March 19, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE webinar will explore the current state of the venture debt market and how businesses can tap into venture debt for growth and revenue while minimizing equity dilution. Read More

Rendering Structured Finance Opinions of Counsel: Substantive Consolidation, Authority to...
Navigating Assumptions, Qualifications, Limitations and Use of Letters; Red...
April 2, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE course will provide commercial finance counsel with a review of the use of opinion letters in structured finance transactions, explain various elements of the opinions, and outline best practices for the opinion giver to minimize risks. The course will focus in particular on true sale and s... Read More

New SEC Rules on SPAC IPOs and De-SPACS: Expanded Liability and Disclosure Requirements, L...
April 9, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE webinar will examine the SEC's new final rules governing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), with an emphasis on the rules that would have the most impact on SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC transactions. The panel will highlight the key modifications and changes from the proposed rules, di... Read More

Private Equity Compliance With ERISA: Navigating Manager Fiduciary Duties for Funds Holdin...
April 23, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE course will prepare counsel representing private equity funds and private equity professionals to meet the challenges under ERISA that apply to fund managers who are responsible for investing the assets of a fund that holds ERISA plan assets. The panel will particularly focus on the duty to... Read More

SEC's Approval of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products: Investor Opportunities, Challenge...
May 7, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE webinar will explore the SEC's recent order approving the listing and trading of 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs), allowing investors to gain exposure to the price movements of Bitcoin on a registered national exchange rather than through a cryptocurrency exchange and without... Read More

SAFEs, Convertible Debt and Priced Equity: Evaluating Deal Structures for Early Stage Fina...
Pros and Cons of Different Financing Options for Entrepreneurs and Investor...
May 23, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE course will discuss the pros and cons of simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs), convertible debt, and priced equity rounds and how to evaluate the optimal deal structure for start-up investment financing rounds. The program will present perspectives from both issuers/owners and invest... Read More

Structuring Down-Round Financing: Anti-Dilution Protections, Employee Considerations, Miti...
March 12, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze down-round financings from the vantage point of the company and its investors. The panel will discuss the implications of a down round for employees and existing stockholders, board fiduciary and process issues, and technical and structuring considerations. Read More

Private Equity Fund Formation: Choice of Entity, SEC Regulatory Issues, Tax Concerns
February 27, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the critical steps in the formation and operation of a private equity fund and identify the most significant private equity fund formation trends from a capital raising, SEC regulatory, and tax standpoint. Read More

Blocker Corporation Structuring in Investment Funds: Tax and Other Considerations for Fund...
Avoiding UBTI and ECI; Entry and Exit Strategies
February 6, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide fund counsel with the tools for structuring blocker corporation investments by investment funds, in particular private equity and venture capital funds (PEVC funds), in a manner that seeks to address the various tax sensitivities of PEVC fund investors. Read More

Structuring Private Equity Co-Investments and Club Deals: Risks and Opportunities for Spon...
January 16, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE program will review legal developments in co-investments for private equity, investment structures, and key deal terms. The panel will provide insights and perspectives into opportunities and risks for both sponsors and investors. Read More

AI in Private Equity: Navigating the Opportunities, Risks, and Pitfalls
Managing Risks Associated With AI When Assessing Internal Operations and Wh...
January 9, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss how AI has transformed traditional investment practices and reshaped the way private equity (PE) firms navigate the complex financial landscape. The panelist will explore the competitive advantage AI provides PE firms and the need for firms to consider and manage the ri... Read More

Crowdfunding for Startups and Emerging Companies: Regulatory Framework, Pros and Cons, Avo...
December 12, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will explore crowdfunding as a way for businesses to raise capital without taking on new debt. The panel will discuss the various types of crowdfunding, the regulations applicable to each type of crowdfunding, and the benefits and risks related to crowdfunding from the perspective o... Read More

Private Equity Under Increased Foreign Investment Oversight: New Executive Order, Expanded...
December 5, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will review recent developments in outbound and inbound foreign investment oversight and the impact on private equity. The panel will discuss the Biden Administration's recent release of a long-awaited Executive Order (EO) addressing outbound investments and The Committee on Foreign... Read More

Private Equity Waterfall and Carried Interest Provisions: Economic and Tax Implications fo...
Distributions, Clawbacks, and Allocations; Carried Interest Sharing; Drafti...
November 28, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze various alternatives to structure waterfall provisions in private equity funds, carried interest, and related clawback and allocation provisions. The program will also examine the tax implications of such provisions. Read More

New Proposed HSR Changes and the Impact on Private Equity: Intensified Scrutiny, Increased...
Navigating the Issues These Changes Present for Fund Managers and Actions t...
November 21, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss the proposed changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) form and instructions and their significant impact on private equity firms. The panel will identify key changes the proposed new form would bring, issues and challenges these changes create, and strategies practitioner... Read More

New Final SEC Rules for Private Fund Advisers: Fee and Expense Allocations, GP Clawbacks,...
Navigating Increased Regulatory Compliance Obligations and Reporting for Pr...
November 14, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss the SEC's newly adopted rules and amendments impacting private fund advisers relating to quarterly statements, private fund audits, adviser-led secondaries, restricted/prohibited activities, and preferential treatment. The panel will discuss these significant changes an... Read More

Securitization Structures and Techniques in Capital Financing: Benefits, Objectives, Asset...
November 7, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will provide an overview of key structured finance techniques used in both financing securitizations (often for accounts receivable financings and financings of similar assets) and capital markets securitizations such as commercial mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage-ba... Read More

Private Equity Pledge Funds: Benefits, Features, Pitfalls, Regulatory Concerns
Learn the Pros and Cons of These Industry Funds vs. Blind Pool Funds and Ho...
October 31, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss features of pledge funds and the pros and cons of these industry funds compared to blind pool funds or the separately managed account model. The program will also address where the pledge fund fits in the current regulatory landscape. Read More

NAV Financing in Private Equity: Increasing Liquidity, Facilitating Acquisitions, Improvin...
October 17, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss the rapidly growing and evolving market for net asset value (NAV) credit facilities. The panel will examine the typical structure of NAV facilities and will review the advantages and disadvantages of NAV facilities for both lenders and borrowers. Read More

Alternative Private Equity Structures: Continuation Funds, GP-Led Secondaries, and Permane...
Structuring and Negotiating Alternative Private Equity Structures for Inves...
September 21, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the current state of the investment market that has given rise to alternative private equity structures focused on liquidity, such as continuation funds, GP-led secondaries, and permanent capital vehicles. The panel will review the mechanics and the pros and cons of thes... Read More

SAFEs for Startup Financing: Benefits, Risks, Processes, and Avoiding Pitfalls
August 30, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss the use of a simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) in early-stage financing for startup companies. The panel will discuss how SAFEs have fundamentally changed the speed and simplicity of early-stage fundraising. The panel will also discuss how the SAFE has evolved s... Read More

Raising Capital With a New Asset Class: Leveraging the Inherent Value of a Business’ Data...
August 24, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will explore the rise of data asset financing and its impact on asset-based financing, cash-flow secured financing transactions, and other transactions across the capital structure. The panel will discuss how the inherent value of a business' data can be leveraged to provide new liq... Read More

Structuring a Private Placement Memorandum for the Private Offering and Sale of Securities
Determining Materiality, Assessing Risk Factors, and Conducting Due Diligen...
August 15, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the attorney's role in drafting and reviewing the private placement memorandum (PPM) for the private sale and solicitation of securities to ensure compliance with SEC disclosure rules for securities offerings and applicable state laws. Read More

General Solicitation and Advertising of Securities Offerings Online and in Social Media: S...
July 25, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss how the meaning of general solicitation in the context of private securities offerings has evolved since the enactment of the JOBS Act and the advent of solicitation online and through social media channels. The program will focus on SEC guidance on general solicitation... Read More

Private Fund Side Letters: Negotiating and Drafting Key Terms, Financing and Other Concern...
July 18, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the documentation of side letters between private fund managers and investment partners who need or demand terms that may vary from the underlying partnership agreement. The panel will examine most favored nation (MFN) clauses, transfer rights, excusal rights, special re... Read More

Preparing a Venture Capital Term Sheet: Key Terms for Investors and Companies Seeking Inve...
Valuation, Capital Structure, Board Composition, Protective Covenants, Exit...
June 27, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide important guidance on the preparation and negotiation of venture capital term sheets. The panel will discuss terms that impact price and valuation, liquidation preferences, board composition, drag-along and participation rights, protective covenants, and more. Read More

Liquidity Options for Private Equity Funds in the Current Market
Preferred Equity Lines, Continuation Funds, Top-Up Funds, Expansion of Exis...
June 13, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze different options for providing liquidity to private equity funds that are facing a shortage of capital in the current market environment. The panel will review the mechanics and the pros and cons of these alternative structures. Read More

Dual Class Shares: Key Considerations and Pitfalls
June 7, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss dual class share structures from adoption to exit, including key issues at each step. We will review typical features of IPO dual class structures, including common charter and bylaw provisions, such as how the high-vote shares may convert to low-vote shares, and how th... Read More

Finders and Unregistered Broker-Dealers: Understanding the Risks and Recent Developments
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Broker-Dealer Registration Violations, Lessons Fro...
May 31, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the legal pitfalls for securities issuers who utilize unregistered "finders" to solicit investors, the SEC's restrictive position on permissible activities of finders, activities that require broker-dealer registration, and SEC regulatory actions regarding unregistered b... Read More

Private Equity Management Fees and Expenses: Avoiding Investor Claims and SEC Enforcement...
Lessons From Recent Claims and Penalties; Procedures and Disclosures to Imp...
May 23, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will instruct counsel for private equity (PE) fund managers on the disclosure issues and conflicts of interest associated with fund fees and expense allocations. The panel will discuss recent SEC actions and guidance, and best practices in administration and reporting that will pass... Read More

SPACs, de-SPACs, and Sponsor Liability: Conflicts of Interest, Mismanagement Claims, Discl...
May 2, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the liability risks for sponsors of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and explain how a de-SPAC transaction should be structured to avoid conflicts of interest, SEC disclosure violations, and mismanagement claims. Read More

Securities Issues for Transaction Attorneys: Mitigating Risk, Responding to Claims
April 19, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will provide corporate counsel with guidance in how to spot securities law issues that may impact a proposed transaction or raising of capital, and steps to take to mitigate against the risks associated with an SEC or state investigation or private party litigation. Read More

Private Equity Carried Interest Clawbacks: Fund Agreement Mechanisms and Tax Consideration...
April 11, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss clawbacks of carried interest distributions received by private equity fund managers, focusing on the various clawback mechanisms, structuring fund distribution waterfalls and clawback provisions, and the tax ramifications of clawback events. Read More

Designing Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans Under New SEC Rules: Preserving the Affirmative Defens...
Share Repurchase and Trading Restrictions, Director and Officer Certificati...
April 4, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will examine the SEC's recently adopted amendments relating to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The panel will discuss the new disclosure requirements, the controls and processes that companies should consider in order to conform with the new rules, and the potential liability of companie... Read More

Negotiating Private Equity Fund Terms: Key Provisions, Emerging Trends and Recent Developm...
Waterfall Provisions, GP Removal Rights, Standard of Care
March 28, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine current trends and hot issues in private equity fund terms and best practices for structuring and negotiating fund document terms for private equity sponsors and limited partner (LP) investors. Read More

Structuring Direct Lending Funds: Open-End vs. Closed-End Structures
Recurring Regulatory, Valuation, and ERISA Considerations; Structures to Co...
February 28, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine issues associated with the formation and operation of direct lending funds, including those organized to lend to small and medium-sized businesses, certain real estate developers, and other real estate market participants. Read More

Investment Adviser Compliance and Reporting: Latest Developments
Oversight of Service Providers, Amended Marketing Rule, ESG Reporting Requi...
February 16, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the current regulatory and enforcement landscape for investment advisers. The panel will discuss recently proposed SEC rules regarding oversight of third-party service providers, the amended Marketing Rule, the private fund adviser rule proposal, reporting requirements f... Read More

CFIUS and Private Equity Funds: Expanded Review of Foreign Investments, Filing Requirement...
Structuring Investments to Minimize CFIUS Risk
January 5, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the impact of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) on private investment funds. The panel will discuss the regulatory hurdles and filing requirements associated with CFIUS review, and how best to structure foreign investments in private equity an... Read More

Final SEC Pay Versus Performance Rule: New Expanded Executive Compensation Disclosures for...
December 20, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will examine the SEC's final rule for pay versus performance disclosures, including the public companies affected by the rule and the timeline for compliance. The panel will also discuss the steps companies should take now to be able to prepare for the new expanded disclosures to be... Read More

Structuring Venture Capital Financing: Amended NVCA Model Agreements
Special Issues Faced by Certain Industries, Strategic Investors, and Foreig...
December 13, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss structuring, negotiating, and documenting venture capital investments from term sheet to closing. The panel will also discuss recent changes to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Agreements and the extent to which model provisions may deviate from what is co... Read More

Carried Interest Rules for Investment Funds: Final Regs, Planning Opportunities, and Pitfa...
November 22, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the three-year holding period requirement for carried interests under IRC 1061 and discuss structuring techniques that can preserve long-term capital gains treatment for private equity and hedge fund managers following the enactment of the 2021 regulations. The panel dis... Read More

Deadlock-Breaking Mechanisms in LLCs: Avoiding Litigation and Dissolution When Members and...
Drafting Buy-Sell Provisions, External or Internal Tie-Breakers, Put or Cal...
October 18, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with a framework for adopting deadlock-breaking mechanisms in limited liability company (LLC) operating agreements and potential state law consequences when no such arrangements are in place. The panel will also discuss arbitration and mediation provisi... Read More

Reg A and Reg D: Evolving Securities Exemptions for Private Offerings
Navigating Regulation A+, the FAST ACT, Rule 506 (c): Recent SEC Guidance
October 4, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide private equity and securities counsel with an update on the current status of Reg A and Reg D, the JOBS Act, the FAST Act, and accompanying SEC rules, including the most recent amendments to the definition of "accredited investor" and offering limits. Read More

Structuring a Private Placement Memorandum for the Private Offering and Sale of Securities
Determining Materiality, Assessing Risk Factors, and Conducting Due Diligen...
September 13, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the attorney's role in drafting and reviewing the private placement memorandum (PPM) for the private sale and solicitation of securities to ensure compliance with SEC disclosure rules for securities offerings and applicable state laws. Read More

Private Equity Real Estate Fund Formation: Capital Raising, Regulatory Issues, and Negotia...
Capital Contributions, Allocation of Profits/Losses, Clawbacks, Return of C...
September 8, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the crucial structural considerations and legal complexities of forming, launching, and operating a private real estate fund. The program will review how recent regulatory developments impact fund managers and investors regarding fees and expenses, co-investments, and co... Read More

New SEC Rules for Private Fund Advisers: Reporting Requirements, Fees and Expenses, Confli...
Indemnification of Advisers, Preferential Treatment of Investors, Secondary...
August 23, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will include the new reporting and audit requirements, limitations on fees and expenses, prohibitions and disclosures regarding conflicts of interest and preferential treatment of investors, and fairness opinions required with adviser-led secondary transactions. Read More

Legal Opinions on the Resale of Securities: The Rule 144 Safe Harbor and Private and Publi...
August 10, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the preparation of legal opinions regarding resales of unregistered securities in the public markets relying upon the resale exemptions available under the federal securities laws, and, when available, the Rule 144 safe harbor. Section 4(a)(1 ½) and Section 4(a)(7... Read More

Advising Family Office Clients on Recurring Legal, Tax, and Business Issues
Navigating Investment Adviser Act, Employment, Executive Compensation, Tax,...
August 4, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss legal issues attendant with advising family offices established by high net worth individuals and families. The program will discuss the Investment Advisers Act, employment and executive compensation, and U.S. and foreign income tax issues. Read More

Structuring Incentive Equity in Private Equity-Backed Companies
Control and Restrictions, Vesting and Forfeiture, Distributions, Repurchase...
July 26, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss the structuring of equity-based incentives in companies seeking or having obtained private equity investment. The panel will discuss standard features of equity compensation provisions, including restrictions other investors might place on incentive equity holders, vest... Read More

Proposed SEC Rules Related to SPAC IPOs and SPAC Business Combinations
Expanded Liability and Disclosure Requirements, Projections, Fairness, and...
July 13, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine recently proposed SEC rules affecting special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), with an emphasis on the proposed rules that would have the most impact on SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC transactions. The panel will discuss the SEC's rationale for certain of the proposed chang... Read More

Private Offering Exemptions and Blue Sky Laws: Avoiding State Compliance Pitfalls
Disclosure and Filing Requirements, Financial Statements, Broker Exemptions
June 13, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will focus on the interaction of federal securities exemptions and state "blue sky" laws. The panel will discuss the general state regulatory framework, how state blue sky laws vary, and why some states can be particularly problematic when taking advantage of Regulation D Rule 504 an... Read More

Venture Capital Fund Formation, Fund Management, and Deployment of Capital: Top Tips for V...
June 7, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will examine the formation and structuring of venture capital (VC) funds and discuss the various relationships between the fund and its limited partners, fund managers, and portfolio companies. The panel will also discuss different ways to approach deploying venture capital and inve... Read More

Real Estate Private Equity GP Investment Funds: Structuring Key Deal Terms
Capital Contributions, Distributions, Sharing of Promote and Fee Income, an...
June 2, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the rise of real estate general partner (GP) private equity funds and critical legal issues implicated by them. The program will analyze key deal terms of GP funds and provide insights and perspectives into opportunities and risks for both sponsors and investors. Read More

Managing Private Funds in a Volatile Market: Interacting With Investors, Lenders, and Regu...
Investments, Distributions, Governance, Conflicts, Fund Finance Concerns
May 26, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the critical legal issues that private fund managers should consider in managing funds and fund investments in the current market. The panel will discuss actions that managers should take now with regard to their investors, lenders, and regulators. Read More

Drafting Preferred Stock Provisions: Current Developments
Structuring Liquidation and Distribution Preferences, Conversion Rights, An...
May 17, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the risks and benefits of preferred stock, as well as expected developments in light of the changing market landscape. The program will discuss drafting and other considerations. Read More

Partial Liquidity Transactions for Middle Market Companies: Structuring Alternatives; Lega...
May 3, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the mechanics of partial liquidity transactions in middle market companies. The panel will discuss the structuring and pricing alternatives and the legal and tax issues associated with each. The panel will also discuss governance issues, including the fiduciary duties of... Read More

New SEC Rules Regarding 10b5-1 Trading Plans and Share Repurchases
Director and Officer Certifications and Trading Restrictions, Form SR Discl...
April 19, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will examine the SEC's recently proposed amendments relating to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and shareholder repurchase programs. The panel will discuss the new disclosure requirements, the controls and processes that companies should consider in order to conform with the new rules, an... Read More

Direct Listing of Securities: Going Public Without an IPO
Registration Requirements, NYSE Valuation Criteria, Pros and Cons
March 1, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the process for achieving a direct listing of shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq. The panel will also discuss the pros and cons of direct listing vs. an initial public offering (IPO), the new and emerging criteria for direct listings, and lessons fro... Read More

The SEC’s New Universal Proxy Rules for Contested Director Elections: Implications for Sha...
Notice, Disclosure, Solicitation, Filing, and Formatting, and Other Require...
February 23, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE webinar will discuss the SEC's new rules for universal proxy cards in contested director elections, the effect of these new rules on all director elections, including uncontested elections, the new proxy statement disclosures mandated by these new rules, and the potential game-changing impa... Read More

Structuring Convertible Note Financing: Discount Rates, Valuation Caps, Conversion Trigger...
Due Diligence, Determining Priority vs. Other Creditors and Equity Holders
February 1, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide founders and corporate finance counsel with guidance on structuring convertible notes for seed-stage financing. The panel will discuss upfront due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and critical terms, including the discount rate, valuation cap, and triggers for converti... Read More

IRS Partnership Audit Rules for Private Equity and Hedge Funds
Partnership Level Tax, Push-Out Elections, Partnership Representative Provi...
January 18, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the IRS partnership audit rules and their impact on private equity and investment funds. The panel will discuss the provisions for partnership and LLC agreements in contemplation of the new rules, the elections available to smaller partnerships to avoid a partnership-lev... Read More

Structuring Venture Capital Financing: Amended NVCA Model Agreements
Special Issues Faced by Certain Industries, Strategic Investors, and Foreig...
December 14, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss structuring, negotiating, and documenting venture capital investments from term sheet to closing. The panel will also discuss recent changes to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Agreements and the extent to which model provisions may deviate from what is co... Read More

Investment Funds and Opportunity Zones: Maximizing Tax Benefits and Preserving Flexibility
December 8, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the tax and operational issues counsel must consider when structuring a qualified opportunity fund (QOF) for investment in a qualified opportunity zone (QOZ). The panel discussion will include the tax ramifications of capital structure, advantages of using a portfolio co... Read More

Shareholder Engagement Strategies for Public Companies: Avoiding Proxy Contests
Preparation, Communication, Timing, Legal Requirements
October 19, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will focus on strategies for direct engagement between a public company and its key institutional shareholders. The panel will discuss preparation, communication, timing, and legal requirements that directors and officers must consider when engaging with shareholders. Read More

Structured Preferred Equity: Documentation, Protective Covenants, Tax Treatment, Use in De...
September 22, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the structuring and documentation of preferred equity investments in private companies. The panel will discuss protective covenants and the distinctions between preferred equity and debt, terms issuers and investors should consider to ensure equity treatment, and preferr... Read More

Private Fund Securities Law Exemptions: Accredited Investors, Qualified Purchasers, Subscr...
September 1, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the exemption provisions of the Investment Adviser Act, Securities Act, Exchange Act, and Investment Company Act that are relevant to private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. The program will provide an in-depth analysis of each of the exemption requirements, as... Read More

NFTs and Fractional NFTs: Legal and Regulatory Concerns for Creators and Investors
NFT as a Commodity, Securities Requirements, AML and Cybersecurity Issues
August 25, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the current legal and regulatory framework around creating and marketing non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The panel will discuss regulation of NFTs as a commodity, potential securities requirements when fractional NFT interests are offered, and money-laundering and cybersecur... Read More

Equity Investments in Pass-Through Entities: Investment Structures, Tax Ramifications
August 18, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the principle tax ramifications of equity investments in limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited partnerships (LPs) by private equity, venture capital, and angel investment funds. Read More

Venture Capital and Private Equity Opinions of Counsel
Scope, Assumptions and Qualifications, Due Diligence, Opining on Delaware M...
August 11, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the preparation of opinion letters and the opinions typically provided by counsel in venture capital and private equity transactions. The panel will review the common elements of an opinion letter, including assumptions and qualifications, and outline common practices re... Read More

SEC Enforcement Priorities for 2021: SPACs, ESG Disclosures, Cybersecurity, COVID Disclosu...
July 20, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss SEC enforcement priorities for 2021, with a particular focus on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, digital currencies, COVID-19 disclosures, and PPP fraud. The panel will also discuss how the appointment of... Read More

Private Funds and ESG: Investment, Reporting and Disclosure Issues; Industry Protocols
June 2, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine evolving best practices regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) fund investment for asset managers. The panel will discuss ESG reporting and disclosure frameworks recently established by the EU, guidance from U.S. regulators, and ESG investment and reportin... Read More

Corporate Sponsorship of Investment Funds: Structuring an Integrated Fund, Control and Gov...
May 18, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the structuring of investment funds when sponsored by a corporate enterprise with a core business separate from fund investment. The panel will discuss the strategic advantages of corporate sponsorship, terms that may vary in fund agreements with a corporate sponsor, and... Read More

Structuring Private Equity for GILTI and Subpart F: Minimizing Tax for CFCs Under Section...
April 29, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the Subpart F and global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) rules regarding taxation of controlled foreign corporation (CFC) income and how those rules impact the structuring of private equity investments and funds. The panel will also discuss new regulations that offer... Read More

Expanded SEC Remedies Under the National Defense Authorization Act
Codifying the SEC's Ability to Pursue Ill-Gotten Gains
March 16, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the evolution of disgorgement as a remedy for securities violations, how the SEC currently exercises its disgorgement authority, and how the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA) will expand on those capabilities in the future. Read More

Private Equity Compliance Update: Conflicts of Interest, Fees and Expenses, Nonpublic Info...
Current SEC Focus and What to Expect From the Incoming Administration
February 25, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss current compliance issues highlighted by the SEC after examining private fund advisers in 2020 as well as the SEC's recently adopted Marketing Rule. The panel discussion will include conflicts of interest in fund activities and investments, fees and expenses disclosures,... Read More

New SEC Financial Disclosure Requirements: Regulation S-K Amendments, Materiality in MD&A...
February 17, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine recently adopted amendments to the financial disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K. The panel will discuss the SEC's focus on materiality and "principles-based" disclosures, what should be addressed in liquidity and capital disclosures, and how off-balance sheet comm... Read More

New Fund of Funds Rule: Avoiding Regulatory Pitfalls and Investor Disputes When Funds Inve...
February 3, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the SEC's new fund of funds rule and guide counsel on the regulatory requirements and investor protections that investment fund managers must consider when investing in other funds. Read More

Cryptocurrency: DOJ's Enforcement Framework and the Current Regulatory Landscape
ICOs and the Howey Test, Custody Issues, Virtual Currency as a Commodity, R...
December 16, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide an up-to-date look at the current regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency. The panel will discuss what the recently heightened regulatory and enforcement activity by several agencies (SEC, CFTC, DOJ, FinCEN, OCC, state regulators, etc.) means for companies engaged in blo... Read More

Fees and Expenses Provisions in Investment Fund Agreements
Disclosure and Reporting Obligations, Investor and Sponsor Concerns
November 19, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide private equity counsel with guidance on drafting and negotiating fees and expenses provisions in investment fund agreements. The panel discussion will include current trends in deal terms as revealed in the 2020 Fees and Expenses Benchmarking Survey (the Survey). The Sur... Read More

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies: Structuring IPOs to Facilitate Future Mergers and A...
Navigating SEC and Stock Exchange Requirements, Warrants, Trust Accounts, V...
November 5, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine IPO requirements and operational matters associated with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), as well as issues to consider in connection with a SPAC's initial business combination. The panel will discuss the typical pricing of securities (and the components of... Read More

Structuring the Purchase and Sale of Partnership/LLC Interests in Private Equity Funds
LOIs, Due Diligence, Drafting the PSA, Negotiating Transfer Agreements, and...
October 7, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will guide counsel on how to structure and document the secondary purchase and sale of a partnership or LLC interest in an investment fund. The panel will discuss letters of intent, due diligence of fund interests, legal issues in a purchase and sale agreement, legal issues in fund t... Read More

PIPE Transactions and Registered Direct Offerings: Alternative Capital Raising, PE Investm...
Issuer Requirements, Structuring Concerns, Key Terms and Negotiating Points
August 6, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the mechanics of traditional private investments in public equity (PIPEs) as well as registered direct offerings. The panel will discuss short-term advantages and follow-up obligations for issuers, key terms, and issues for investors to consider when engaging in these tr... Read More

SEC Investigations: Common Misconceptions and Mistakes, Designing a Successful Response St...
May 21, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the SEC's investigative process and fundamental misconceptions that SEC enforcement defense counsel often have about how SEC investigations work. The webinar will provide counsel with insights into the SEC's decisionmaking process and consider the tactical tools availabl... Read More

New SEC Advertising and Solicitation Rules for Investment Advisers
Expanded Definition of Advertising, Increased Scrutiny of Third-Party Solic...
February 27, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the SEC's proposed changes to Rules 206(4)-1 (the Advertising Rule) and 206(4)-3 (the Solicitation Rule) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The panel will also discuss the changes investment advisers will need to put in place to comply with the new rules and the tim... Read More

Advising Family Office Clients on Recurring Legal, Tax and Business Issues
Navigating Investment Adviser Act, Employment, Executive Compensation, Tax...
February 20, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss legal issues attendant with advising family offices established typically by high net worth individuals and families. The program will discuss the Investment Adviser Act as well as employment and executive compensation, and U.S. and foreign income tax issues. Read More

Structuring Secondary Sales of Private Company Stock
Buyback vs. Third-Party Purchase, Tax and Securities Considerations, Compan...
January 22, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine legal, procedural, and regulatory issues associated with executing secondary sales. The panel discussion will include buyback vs. third-party purchases, securities compliance, pricing and tax considerations, and rights of first refusal and other provisions that can be in... Read More

The End of LIBOR: Advising Investment Managers on the Transition
Asset Management Authority and Obligations, Legacy Contract Amendments, Dis...
December 18, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the legal and economic risks for investment managers and other market participants in the coming transition away from LIBOR and the steps they should take now to mitigate those risks. The panel will discuss recent SEC guidance on how to manage the transition in existing... Read More

Offering Cryptocurrency Under Reg A+: Blockstack as a Fundraising Template
November 20, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the mechanics and securities law issues associated with the offering of digital currencies under Reg D and Reg A+. The panel will discuss the Blockstack offering recently approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), what it suggests about capital raising for... Read More

Cryptocurrency and the Custody Rule: Legal Pitfalls in Managing Digital Assets
October 8, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the legal and operational issues in establishing custody of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets on a blockchain or distributed ledger. The panel will discuss custody requirements that apply to various industry players under existing federal securities laws, includi... Read More

Private Investment Funds and Tax Reform
Carried Interest, QBI and Interest Deductions, Sale of Partnership Interest...
October 2, 2019 CLE, CPE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE/CPE course will provide private equity counsel with a working knowledge of the critical provisions of tax reform for the private investment fund industry. Read More

Regulation Best Interest and Other New SEC Standards of Conduct: Impact on Broker-Dealers,...
July 31, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the SEC's June 5, 2019 adoption of Regulation Best Interest, Form CRS and other rules and interpretations, and their effect on registered investment advisers, registered broker-dealers and investment companies. Read More

Third-Party Entity Opinions in Private Equity and Finance Transactions
Current Guidance under TriBar Opinion Committee Reports on Limited Partners...
June 12, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide an analysis of third-party opinions concerning entity matters in private equity and commercial finance transactions. The panel will base its discussion on the recently published report by the TriBar Opinion Committee on opinions on limited partnerships (LPs) as well as t... Read More

Structuring Joint Bidding Agreements for Private Equity Funds in M&A: Key Considerations
Confidentiality, Engagement of Advisors, Due Diligence, Cost Sharing, Commu...
April 3, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine legal and tactical issues which should be considered by private equity and alternative investment funds when they elect to participate jointly in bidding for a target company or asset. The panel's discussion will include key considerations that should be addressed in a j... Read More

Positioning Investment Funds for Future Financing: Key Operating Agreement Provisions
Borrowing Authority, Ability to Make Capital Calls, Third-Party Beneficiary...
March 13, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine provisions that should be included in investment fund LLC or limited partnership agreements to facilitate future financing. The panel will discuss what commercial lenders require in connection with capital call and other credit facilities, and how to structure entities t... Read More

Restricted Securities: Drafting Contractual Restrictions, Rule 144 Safe Harbor, Section 4(...
March 5, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the existing regulatory framework around "restricted securities" (RS), and the avenues available for issuers and investors to offer and sell RS. The panel will also discuss the contractual restrictions that issuers often place on the transfer of RS and key provisions tha... Read More

Securities Law Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions: Navigating Exemptions for Transfer...
Regulation D, Section 4(a)(2), Integration, Disclosures, and Solicitation o...
January 30, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss securities law compliance issues attendant with M&A transactions. The program will focus on the most commonly used safe harbor for an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, Regulation D, and how to use it in an M&A transaction. The program will dis... Read More

New SEC Regulatory Initiatives to Reduce Disclosure Obligations and Promote Capital Format...
Simplified Filings Under Form S-K and Form S-X; New Smaller Reporting Compa...
November 28, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine recent initiatives by Congress and the SEC to encourage capital formation and reduce disclosure requirements for public and private issuers. The panel discussion will include simplification of disclosure requirements under Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X, the new defin... Read More

Initial Coin Offerings: SEC and Other Regulatory Guidance on Registration of Blockchain To...
November 7, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze recent SEC guidance regarding primary and secondary sales of tokens. The panel will discuss the criteria that the SEC considers in determining whether digital tokens are securities for purposes of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and the implications for issuers... Read More

Private Equity Fund Restructurings: Due Diligence, Sponsor Fiduciary Concerns, Key Deal Po...
August 29, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine various issues sponsors must consider in restructuring an investment fund. The panel discussion will include the threshold due diligence to conduct, the fiduciary duty the sponsor owes existing investors, and the deal points to resolve with incoming investors. Read More

New SEC Guidance on Cybersecurity Disclosures: Risks, Incidents, Materiality, Data Governa...
June 12, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the new SEC guidance regarding disclosures that must be made by public companies relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents. The panel will discuss how best to strike a balance between providing adequate disclosure and protecting company information systems. The panel... Read More

Compliance With New EU GDPR: Steps Investment Funds, Banks, Advisers and Financial Interme...
Revising Service Agreements and Internal Controls; Enhanced Disclosures, Hi...
April 25, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the first crucial steps for fund managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers and other participants in the investment fund industry to comply with Europe's new data protection regulation. The panel will examine contractual revisions and internal governance measures tha... Read More

New Proxy Requirements for 2018: Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule
December 12, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide an analysis of the SEC's pay ratio disclosure rules, and how the pay ratio calculation should be reflected in proxy statements. Read More

Investment Adviser Advertising Rule: New SEC Guidance and Best Practices for Compliance
November 21, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine Rule 206(4)-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advertising Rule) and key issues recently identified by the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) in its examination of investment adviser marketing practices. The panel will discuss adver... Read More

Third-Party Preferred Equity as a Financing Device: Structuring "Debt-Like" Equity
Drafting Protective Covenants and Remedies Provisions; Redemption and Tax I...
November 7, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss structuring preferred equity investments (PEIs) from the perspectives of the sponsor and investor. The panel will review how PEIs compare with debt and other equity investments and discuss key protective covenants and tax considerations in structuring PEIs. Read More

Investment Advisers and the Custody Rule: New SEC Guidance and Actions to Take Now
Standing Letters of Authorization, Imputed Custody, and Disclosure Requirem...
October 24, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine the Custody Rule as currently interpreted and enforced under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Act). The panel will discuss recent SEC guidance on imputed custody and standing letters of authorization, disclosure requirements, and best practices for investment advi... Read More

Secondary Credit Facilities for Private Equity and Hedge Funds: Financing LP Interests for...
Negotiating Eligible Investments, Advance Rates, Borrower Base and Financia...
August 8, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will enable finance counsel to structure secondary credit facilities secured by limited partnership (LP) interests and related assets in private equity and hedge funds. The panel will discuss alternative deal structures, the deal terms related to each, and pitfalls to avoid. Read More

Structuring Private Equity Funds for Investment in Renewable Energy Projects: A New Financ...
June 14, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will provide finance and energy counsel with the tools to structure a private equity fund dedicated to investment in renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss the advantages of the private equity model, and the ways in which energy private equity (EPE) funds are similar too a... Read More

Foreign Private Issuers: Qualifying for Valuable Exemptions from SEC Reporting Requirement...
Analyzing the Shareholder Test and Business Contacts Test, Maintaining FPI...
May 10, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the criteria for qualifying as a foreign private issuer (FPI) for purposes of securities registration, and review best practices for documenting and obtaining FPI status and reduced reporting requirements afforded FPIs. The panel will also discuss new guidance released b... Read More

Investment Advisers Under Heightened Scrutiny: Lessons from Recent SEC Enforcement Actions
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest, Non-Disclosure of Fees and Allocations, Ins...
March 29, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will examine recent SEC actions against investment advisers, and the procedures and safeguards they should implement to prevent such claims. The panel will discuss conflicts of interest, non-disclosure of fees and expenses, misappropriation, misstatement of investment performance, an... Read More

Funding Platforms for Rule 506 Offerings: Navigating Broker-Dealer Registration Exemption...
October 4, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will address what investment advisers who operate a funding platform for Rule 506 offerings need to consider in conducting their business. The program will also explore when broker-dealer registration is required. Read More

Rule 506(b) Securities Offerings: Leveraging 506(b) Placements, Comparison to Rule 506(c)...
Navigating Rules for Solicitation and Accreditation Process for Non-Accredi...
August 24, 2016 CLE, CPE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will compare and contrast four types of private securities offerings under SEC Rule 506 utilizing different types of solicitation tools: * Rule 506(b) without using a technology platform to communicate the offering to investors * Rule 506(b) using a technology platform to communica... Read More

Private Equity Fund Restructuring: Negotiating Terms, Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and A...
Navigating Sponsor Fiduciary Duties, Options for Existing Investors, and Re...
August 10, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss the rising trend of restructuring end-of-fund-term and other nonviable private equity funds, developing market practice for fund restructurings, and best practices to negotiate restructuring terms, minimize conflicts of interest and avoid regulatory scrutiny. Read More

Reg D Rule 506 Private Offerings: Verifying Accredited Investors and Identifying "Bad Acto...
Navigating New SEC Report on Accredited Investor Definition, Exercising Bad...
June 22, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will discuss SEC rules and counsel due diligence in Reg D Rule 506 private offerings regarding the issuer's verification obligations that investors in the offering meet the definition of "accredited investors" and that people associated with issuers and intermediaries are not "bad ac... Read More

Structuring Concurrent Regulation S and Regulation D Securities Offerings: Navigating the...
June 1, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will prepare counsel with a discussion of the process for conducting concurrent securities offerings pursuant to Regulation D and Regulation S under the Securities Act, liability and associated disclosure considerations, and the drafting and negotiating of the purchase agreement and... Read More

Alternative Private Equity Funds: Pledge Funds, Managed Accounts, Deal-by-Deal Co-Investme...
Structuring and Negotiating Alternative Funds for Investment Managers and I...
March 29, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand, Download
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This CLE course will analyze the current state of the investment market that has given rise to alternative funds such as industry pledge funds, managed accounts, deal-by-deal structures, and other combo funds blending features of blind-pool/committed and pledge funds. The panel will review the pros... Read More