Illinois MCLE - Finance and Banking Courses
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Remote Supervision: Compliance Challenges in a Remote Working World
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected firms’ day-to-day operations across the securities industry, including requiring firms to transition most or all staff to remote work environments and implement remote supervisory practices. Join FINRA staff and industry panelists as they discuss challenges firms face with staff working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists also share what they have learned from these events and how they have improved their Business Continuity P... More Info
$501General Credit -
An Introduction to Private Investment Funds
An overview of the legal and practical considerations when establishing a private equity fund, real estate fund, or hedge fund. We will review the relevant sections of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “40 Act”), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), and the rules promulgated thereunder, including the most commonly used exceptions to registration under the 40 Act and Advisers Act. We will also review relevant provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “33... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Financial Planning for Lawyers
While everyone understands the importance of financial planning, most presentations are centered around retirement planning. However, attorneys have other concerns. Right out the gate they are burdened with significant student loan debt. They start to make good money, but are paying more in taxes. As a result, their children are less likely to qualify for financial aid so they have to weigh their own retirement against their kids’ education. Depending on their comp structure, salary may be dis... More Info
$501General Credit -
Cryptocurrency, How to Find and Track it in Divorce Litigation
While spouses hiding assets from divorce court is nothing new, cryptocurrencies are changing the game. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be purchased for cash, held electronically without the help of a third party, and transferred nearly anonymously. This CLE course will start by providing attorneys with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency, how it works, and how it is held by an owner. The course will then provide practical tips on how attorneys and their clients can gather more in... More Info
$501General Credit -
Cryptocurrency Primer: What They Are, How They Work, Their History, and Their Future
This CLE program will help you better understand cryptocurrency and the history behind such currency. Marshal Shichtman will discuss in layman’s terms, how virtual currency works, what it is, the legal and regulatory issues involved in digital tokens, how they are made, how they trade, governmental classifications, and the future of cryptocurrencies. More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Venture Capital Funds: Formation, Terms, Issues Encountered, and Other Practice Tips for Counsel
The availability of venture capital has given many young companies the financial and advisory support needed help them grow into major corporations, while sparing them from the scrutiny and disclosure requirements demanded in the public markets. Counsel for potential and current portfolio companies would serve their clients well if they are familiar with the inner workings of venture capital funds and the regulatory and other concerns they face. This CLE course will provide an overview... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Purchase Or Sale Of A Business, Or Part Of A Business: Documents Boot Camp
This CLE program will drill down into the many documents that an attorney often needs to prepare or review in connection with the purchase or sale of an entire business or of an ownership interest in a business. This will include the main documents which are usually one of: (1) Asset Purchase Agreements, (2) Stock Purchase Agreements or (3) Membership Interest Purchase Agreements and the circumstance when each type of main Agreement will be employed. We will also explore the many “side... More Info
$1252.5General Credits -
What You Need to Know About DeFi: Decentralized Finance and the Law
Join NYCLA's Law and Technology Committee to learn how to prepare your practice and business, both technically and legally, to incorporate the new emerging technology trends -- both safely an efficiently -- to stay ahead of the competition. The traditional finance market is centralized. Central authorities issue the currency that powers our economy. Centralized financial organizations, e.g., banks, control our assets. The centralization of authority and practice across the financial sys... More Info
$751.75General Credits -
The Basics of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Estate Planning
On January 3, 2009, the Bitcoin network came into existence. Since then Bitcoin, and other internet currencies have grown in popularity and credibility. Cryptocurrencies can provide a secure and universal form of payment. They can be stored digitally and can operate without the use of a middleman or bank. This CLE Lecture will cover the basics of cryptocurrency, how the Blockchain works, and how Cryptocurrencies can fit into your Estate plan. More Info
$501General Credit -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Mortgages and Foreclosures in New York State
The financial shock from the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the housing security of millions of Americans, prompting federal, state, and local judiciaries to move quickly to ward off foreclosures. This CLE presentation will discuss how COVID-19 has affected mortgages and foreclosures in New York State and the actions that can be taken to preserve a borrower’s home. This presentation will cover: federal foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance of mortgage payments under the Coronavirus Aid... More Info
$501General Credit