Program Chair(s)
Andrew Foley
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (New York)
This one-day program provides an in-depth overview of U.S. securities law and is a must-attend program for Canadian securities professionals.
Don’t rely on picking up U.S. regulatory requirements on a piecemeal “as-needed” basis. Get a comprehensive and up-to-date foundation in the key issues in U.S. securities law.
Leading U.S. and Canadian securities law experts will deliver practical information and explore key issues in American securities law. This is a rare opportunity to learn from top U.S. and cross-border securities lawyers and have your questions answered by those who practice in this area every day. The program content is suitable for both experienced professionals looking to expand and refresh their knowledge, as well as newer practitioners building a critical foundation in this demanding regulatory environment.
What you’ll learn
A comparison between U.S. and Canadian securities law
The role, composition, organization and division of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
What Canadian issuers need to know about private placement techniques
Registration of public offerings and form requirements
Mergers and acquisitions considerations in the context of U.S. corporate and securities law
Responsibilities of Canadian and U.S. counsel in cross-border securities transactions, and interactions between them
Rules and regulations pertaining to securities intermediaries
Recent trends in U.S. securities class action litigation
Overview of recent U.S. enforcement actions
Who Should Attend?
Lawyers practicing in M&A
Lawyers practicing in corporate finance
Lawyers practicing in securities
Lawyers practicing in commercial and securities litigation
Corporate executives
In-house counsel
Government and regulatory professionals
Compliance professionals
Faculty
Program Chairs
Andrew Foley
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (New York)
Instructors
Agenda
View the program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
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Recorded: Nov 4, 2021
$795 + Tax
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OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substaintive | 6h |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 50min |
| Total | 6h 50m |
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