Law School for the CFO 2009

Program Content:

• Recent Developments in M&A Deal Terms

• Employment Law Developments

• Energy Law Update
• Current Bankruptcy Issues
• Data Security and Privacy
• Venture Capital Update

Learning Objectives:

After taking this course, attendees should be able to

• Understand recent developments in key M&A deal terms, including those relating to MACs, reverse termination fees and key employee retention
• Understand the implications of current employment law initiatives and developments, including those relating to salary deferral, employee screening, efforts to abolish employee non-compete agreements in Massachusetts, and issues raised by employee blogging and use of social networks
• Understand what energy cost reduction options your company has and related contract issues
• Understand how to deal with key bankruptcy and insolvency issues, including maximizing asset value, negotiating with creditors, and exploring alternatives to a formal bankruptcy
• Lead your company’s efforts to comply with data security and privacy laws, including Federal Red Flag rules and Massachusetts data breach laws
• Understand the impact the recent economic downturn has had and is likely to have on the market for venture capital