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An explanation of how PE funds work by exploring the roles of the key participants in a limited partnership, including the general partner, limited partners, deal professionals, portfolio companies, and holding companies.

An overview of the gun-jumping rules and safe harbors relating to communications during a registered offering. Includes a discussion on permitted communications during the pre-filing, waiting and post-effective periods.

A round-up of the most common investment strategies used by the managers of hedge funds to generate excess returns, such as “equity focus” and “global macro”. The course also includes a discussion of short selling and the impact of high-frequency trading and quants.

A walkthrough of a typical Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, including the related Schedule of Exceptions.

How to format pages numbers, have different page numbering for different parts of your documents (like exhibits), and other features involving page numbering in Microsoft Word.

Explains how day-to-day behavior, communication style, and demeanor shapes colleagues’ and clients’ perception of you. Covers practical ways to project professionalism, confidence, and credibility.

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.

This program covers how corporations authorize their actions and draft written consents, Delaware annual reports, ‘34 Act disclosure requirements for public companies, and two methods of calculating corporate franchise tax.

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

This certificate program gives lawyers an understanding of generative AI and large language models, covering key AI concepts and terms, the impact of GenAI on the legal industry and practical applications for lawyers. It also looks at the risks, limitations, and ethical concerns associated with LLMs, letting legal professionals better understand the opportunities and considerations involved in using GenAI in their practice.

This program covers strategies, rules, and procedures specific to the taking of a corporate deposition, as well as some common mistakes made when taking a deposition and tips for effective deposition prep. It also includes tips for drafting a corporate deposition notice, strategies for taking the deposition such that information responsive to the deposition topic is obtained, and tips for asking questions that will garner clear and usable testimony after the deposition.