WebCredenza 2025 Private placement agreements, part 1

Recording available after the original program date, 3/3/2025

Dive into the complexities of private placement agreements in this two-part series designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of their structure, legal requirements, and practical applications. This program covers the essential elements of drafting, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with securities regulations, with a focus on current trends and common pitfalls. Attendees will gain valuable strategies for advising clients, mitigating risks, and structuring agreements tailored to unique business needs. Whether you're new to securities law or a seasoned practitioner, this series offers insights to strengthen your practice.

Part 1:

• An overview of private placement agreements: critical elements and their importance.
• Regulatory compliance essentials under federal and state securities laws.
• Best practices for identifying and advising on exemptions from registration under Regulation D.
• The role of offering memorandums and disclosure obligations in private placements.

Part 2:

• Key negotiation strategies for private placement agreements, focusing on investor protections.
• Common pitfalls in private placement transactions and strategies to address them.
• Enforcement risks, including SEC scrutiny and how to avoid compliance missteps.
• Real-world case studies of successful and problematic private placement agreements.

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.

Note: This material qualifies for self-study credit only. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.