Michigan CLE - Securities Law Courses
Michigan CLE
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Cryptocurrency Primer: What They Are, How They Work, Their History, and Their Future
Cryptocurrency is a complex area at the intersection of finance and law. This CLE course will explain cryptocurrency and its history as well as specific types such as Bitcoin and the origins of the various types. The course will explain digital tokens, governmental classifications and a look into the future of cryptocurrency. Issues of legality, constitutionality, and relationship to the gold standard and other valuations will all be discussed. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Venture Capital Funds: Formation, Terms, Issues Encountered, and Other Practice Tips for Counsel
Venture capital has made it possible for many young companies to grow into major corporations. By providing extensive financial and advisory support, they manage to accomplish these goals while sparing them from the scrutiny and disclosure requirements of the public market. Familiarity with the inner workings of capital funds as well as the various concerns they face such as regulatory issues are critical for attorneys. This CLE course will present an overview of venture capital funds... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Purchase Or Sale Of A Business, Or Part Of A Business: Documents Boot Camp
The purchase or sale of businesses or ownership interest in a business require a tremendous number of documents. The primary ones include Asset Purchase Agreements, Stock Purchase Agreements and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements. This CLE course will explain and provide samples of all of these documents and others and explain when they should be implemented. Other documents to be explained include: Letters of Intent, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Authorizing Resolutions, Lien Search... More Info
$552.5General Credits -
The Basics of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Estate Planning
The Bitcoin network came into existence in 2009 and since then, internet currencies have made incredible strides. Their credibility is such that cryptocurrencies are accepted as secure forms of payment, they can be digitally stored and do not require a bank or middleman. This CLE course will present the fundamentals of cryptocurrency and how they may be a factor in your estate planning. More Info
$291General Credit -
SPAC IPOs: Hotter Than Ever and How They Work With Forms
A Special Purpose Acquisition (SPAC) requires special consideration. This CLE course will explain how to formulate, file and implement a public offering for an SPAC. Insights, strategies and examples will be used to illustrate the SPAC process. Presented by nationally-recognized and widely published attorney Dan Brecher, who has appeared on CNN, CNBC and countless others, the course will apply to attorneys who represent any type of business entity. More Info
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Guiding Witnesses Through The Minefield of FINRA On-The-Record Interviews (OTRs)
On-the-record interviews (OTR’s) are a key technique for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority investigations. This CLE course will explain FINRA’s OTR methodologies and how to best prepare to represent witnesses during these types of proceedings. The course will explain the overall goals of FINRA as well as provide goals for witnesses as well as strategies for what they should avoid. More Info
$291General Credit -
Essentials of Corporations, Partnerships and LLC's
Presented by business lawyers Eli Greenberg and Mark Silverstein, this CLE course will offer an overview of the four principle business entities - Corporations, General Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and Limited Partnerships. The course will explain the ins and outs of organizing, managing and financing such entities as well as how to deal with mergers & acquisitions and option plans. Fiduciary duties and indemnification of management will also be discussed. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Collateralized Debt Obligations and Credit Default Swaps: A Guide for Lawyers
What are Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) and Credit Default Swaps (CDS)? How did they come to play, and continue to play, such prominent roles in the global economy? Ever wanted to know the difference between a CDO and a CLO? What are TruPs CDOs? And why are they so controversial as to remain in news headlines today? Get a real understanding of CDOs and CDSs, how they are structured and the litigation landscape regarding these investments today. This CLE course, presented by... More Info
$812.75General Credits -
What Attorneys Need to Know About Capital Markets and Ratings
Ratings play a critical role in today's capital markets and the global economy. While lawyers come across ratings every day, they may not know what a rating actually means. Many do not understand the role that ratings played in the Credit Crisis. This informative CLE course presented by Jack Chen, a New York attorney and ratings expert, explains everything a lawyer should know about ratings and rating agencies. The course examines the regulatory framework and explains who uses ratings... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Introduction to Structured Finance
An alphabet soup made up of RMBS, CMBS, CDOs, SIVs have been in the press for the last few years and while they perform an integral part of the capital markets, few know what they are. Some commentators and regulators have alleged that these sophisticated financial instruments were responsible for the Credit Crisis that nearly destroyed the global economy. What are these structured products, how do they work and who created them? New York attorney and subject matter expert Jack Chen... More Info
$291.25General Credits
