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Discusses the components of typical force majeure clauses, including the definition of a force majeure event, excusal of non-performance, and the parties’ obligations if an event occurs.

An explanation of assignment and change of control clauses, including why they’re needed, their impact on a deal and how to locate them during a diligence review.

How to calculate dividends and liquidation preference in a venture financing deal.

An explanation of the claims “if true” concept in private M&A deals, including an analysis of the implications to the parties if an acquisition agreement does or does not contain this concept. Features interviews with ABA M&A Committee members Joanna Lin from McDermott Will & Emery LLP and Jessica Pearlman from K&L Gates.

This course looks at commercial lending practice at a large law firm, including what commercial lending is, who the main players are, and the differences between borrower and lender representations. It also covers how deals are staffed and the roles of finance partners, associates, support staff, and the clients.

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

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.

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.

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.

This track takes a look at the typical loan transaction process. This includes an overview of what it means to be a lending attorney, how a commercial lending deal team is typically structured, the main stages of a typical transaction, the due diligence process, the attachment and perfection process for security interests, the use of financing statements under the UCC, and the closing of the loan transaction.

An introduction to the main deal documents in a securities offering and the role, scope and process of conducting due diligence for various types of securities offerings.

An advanced look at trial practice. Includes how to create and use a master trial plan, run a trial team, set yourself up well for an appeal, and make sure your witnesses are ready.