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An advanced discussion of moving to exclude an expert, including how to formulate arguments, different ways to attack methodology, and strategic drafting to persuade the judge.

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.

Discussion of ethical rules and obligations about influencing the witness’s testimony and strategies to navigate this important ethical issue.

Management incentives used in private equity mergers and acquisitions, covering both equity and non-equity incentives, and looking at how the various incentives motivate key personnel in portfolio companies after the acquisition. The course discusses incentive units, RSUs, rollover equity, deferred compensation, SARs, phantom units, and change of control bonuses.

An explanation of the completion process in UK M&A deals, including completion checklists, completion documents, completion day procedures, timing considerations, and post-completion obligations.

Focuses on how junior associates can confidently and efficiently receive new assignments. Covers how to prepare for assignment meetings, ask clarifying questions, confirm expectations, and follow up.

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.

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.

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.

Tips and strategies for working effectively with experts on your case. Covers how to prepare for direct of your expert, prepare your expert for cross, and conduct cross examination of the other side’s expert. Gives tips for maximizing your expert’s performance and steering clear of mistakes. Also discusses tricky ethical areas like privilege over communications and draft reports, as well as how to choose the right expert in the first place.

Strategies for planning and drafting briefs throughout a litigation, including opposition, reply, summary judgment, and appellate briefs.

An introduction to the document review and production process, privilege and work product protection, and litigation holds.