COVID-19 Precautionary Measures at MCLE
Choice of Entity
Discussion of the basic forms in which businesses are organized and the factors that should be taken into account in choosing the appropriate form of organization for a particular business, including tax treatment
Private Equity and Venture Capital Financing
Analysis of basic legal and strategic issues in connection with venture capital financing and similar private placements, including federal and state securities law
Credit Facilities and Loan Documentation
Introduction to various forms of credit facilities and basics of loan documentation, with a focus on defined terms, covenants, representations, warranties, and events of default
Overview of Registration and Reporting Requirements of the Federal Securities Laws
Explanation of the role of the junior securities lawyer in public company financing and reporting, including using the SEC’s integrated disclosure system for registration, periodic reporting, and proxy statements, and practical applications of Rule 144 and Section 16
Understanding Capital Structures
Analysis of the basic types of debt and equity securities issued by a corporation and the substantive attributes of each type of security, ways to vary those attributes, and capital structures of certain transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Discussion of basic considerations in structuring an acquisition; when and why to use a letter of intent; conducting acquisition due diligence; overview of an acquisition agreement, including representations, warranties, covenants, conditions, and indemnification provisions