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  1. Fraud Carve-Outs

    Covers the importance of defining Fraud in agreements with fraud carve-outs, including the risks of not defining Fraud and buyer and seller perspectives on what the definition should include.

    M&A Provisions

  2. Gun Jumping

    SEC gun-jumping rules and safe-harbors for communications during a registered securities offering.

    Securities Offerings

  3. Income Statements

    An introduction to income statements including the common classifications of revenue and expenses seen on it and different measures of profitability.

    Accounting & Finance

  4. Indemnifiable Losses

    How "loss" is defined in acquisition agreements, including buyer and seller perspectives and negotiating positions.

    M&A Provisions

  5. Introduction to 363 Sales

    The basics of 363 sales, including a comparison to Chapter 11 plan sales and out-of-court sales.

    Restructuring

  6. Introduction to Depositions

    An introduction to depositions: why they’re used, the different types of deps, deposition procedures and tips for deposition prep.

    Civil Litigation Basics

  7. Introduction to Discovery

    The process of conducting discovery, the forms of fact discovery available in civil litigation, and how parties protect confidential and privileged information.

    Civil Litigation Basics

  8. Introduction to Financial Statements

    An introduction to the four main financial statements, including their purpose and how they interact with one another.

    Accounting & Finance

  9. Introduction to Motion Practice

    The process of filing and opposing motions, the ways to make a motion, and the contents of a brief.

    Civil Litigation Basics

  10. Investor Rights Agreements

    The three main rights included in an investor rights agreement, and additional covenants and provisions.

    Venture Financing

  11. Loan Closings

    An introduction to the loan closing process, including how the parties prepare for the closing and what happens on closing day. Overviews of the process of collecting and compiling signatures and the purpose of borrowing notices and “funds flow memorandums” are also included.

    Commercial Lending

  12. Materiality Scrapes

    Breach scrapes, damages scrapes and double materiality scrapes in M&A deals; buyer and seller perspectives; and the relationship between materiality scrapes, rep & warranty insurance, and other provisions.

    M&A Provisions

  13. M&A Closings

    An introduction to the closing process for M&A deals, including the main closing documents and certificates.

    M&A Basics

  14. M&A Deal Structures

    The main types of M&A deal structures, including their key legal, business, and tax considerations.

    M&A Basics

  15. M&A Due Diligence and Disclosure Schedules

    An introduction to the due diligence process in M&A deals and the relationship of due diligence to disclosure schedules.

    M&A Basics

  16. M&A Term Sheets

    The purpose, structure, and elements of a term sheet for M&A deals.

    M&A Basics

  17. Motions to Amend Pleadings

    Tips and strategies for drafting and opposing motions for leave to amend, including common reasons for amending.

    Motion Practice

  18. Motions to Dismiss: Strategies for 12(b)(6) Briefing

    Strategies for making and opposing a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, including developing your arguments, drafting, and procedural tips.

    Motion Practice

  19. Opposition Briefs

    Strategies and tips for drafting an opposition brief, including how to effectively review the opening brief.

    Motion Practice

  20. Oral Arguments

    How to prepare for and present oral argument

    Motion Practice