Workshop A - Securities Law and Practice 2011

Benefit from an intensive session led by an expert in the field of securities law. You will receive in-depth coverage and practical strategies for this challenging and essential field of business law. Key areas of focus will include:

• An overview of general principles of securities regulation
• Public versus privately held companies
• An understanding of how capital markets operate
• Identification of categories of securities and funds
  • mutual funds
  • income trusts
  • IPO s
  • bonds and debt instruments
  • investment funds
  • income funds
• What is continuous disclosure and why does it matter?
• The role of the auditor and audit committee
• Precedents, checklists and due diligence for
  • public offerings
  • private placements
  • exemptions
  • M&A
  • going private transactions
• A review of public company statutory liabilities
• An update on recent developments in securities litigation and enforcement

Don t miss this opportunity to learn the essentials, latest developments and best practices in securities law. You will receive specially prepared current materials for sharing with your colleagues and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore issues of concern to you and your practice.