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.

Register

Recorded: Nov 4, 2021

$795 + Tax

Printable Registration Form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.

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CPD and Accreditation

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.

CPD Hours
Format
Contact us for inquiries about other provinces.
Substaintive6h
Professionalism50min
Total6h 50m

Are you reporting hours from a previous date?

View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.

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