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Book Update: Private Equity Funds: Formation and Operation (Second Edition)
Private Equity Funds: Formation and Operation (Second Edition) provides an overview of various fund types, including PIPEs, SPACs, mezzanine funds, and credit opportunity funds, while guiding the reader through the functionality of private equity funds and their regulation. This eighth release expands upon the groundwork laid out in previous editions to continue providing readers with a comprehensive discussion of issues associated with the formation and operation of private equity funds.
Highlights include:
- Chapter 1, Introduction to Private Equity Funds, examines recent changes to the field of private equity, including the effects of geopolitical unrest, the development of cryptocurrency, and the integration of artificial intelligence into private equity (Section 1:1.11 and 1:4.10)
- Chapter 14, ERISA, includes an updated discussion of the 25% Test, which outlines limitations on ownership by benefit plan investors (Section 14:2.1)
- Chapter 15, Anti-Money Laundering, provides updated coverage of the Final AML Rule and an updated examination of the Outbound Investment Security Program (Section 15:2.2, 15:2.3, and 15:2.6)
- Chapter 17, Fund Finance, updated coverage of the “Net Asset Value” or “NAV” facilities (Section 17:3)
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New Practice Guide! Insider Trading
PLI Press is thrilled to announce the publication of Insider Trading.
This new practice guide serves as an essential resource for practitioners and investors focused on insider trading law, compliance, and enforcement. Edited by Eugene Ingoglia— an industry expert who has prosecuted and defended insider trading cases, including the case of SAC Capital portfolio manager Mathew Martoma, considered largest insider trading scheme ever charged—this guide adopts a multidimensional approach to the topic of insider trading law, examining it from several overlapping practice perspectives, including civil, criminal, transactional, bankruptcy, and regulatory.
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1: Overview of the Law of Insider Trading
- Chapter 2: Statutory Background
- Chapter 3: Elements of an Insider Trading Claim
- Chapter 4: Understanding Securities
- Chapter 5: Scienter and Trading “On the Basis Of”
- Chapter 6: Materiality
- Chapter 7: Nonpublic Information
- Chapter 8: Breach of Duty: Classical Theory
- Chapter 9: Breach of Duty: Misappropriation Theory
- Chapter 10: Tipper and Tippee Liability
- Chapter 11: Regulation Fair Disclosure
- Chapter 12: Obtaining Information from Corporate Insiders
- Chapter 14: Information Sharing with Market Professionals
- Chapter 15: Use of Consultants
- Chapter 16: Tender Offers
- Chapter 17: Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs)
- Chapter 19: Big Boy Letters
- Chapter 20: Civil and Criminal Enforcement
- Chapter 23: Insider Trading Law and Commodity Interests
- Chapter 24: Insider Trading Law in the United Kingdom
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Financial Product Fundamentals: Law, Business, Compliance (Second Edition)
Financial Product Fundamentals: Law, Business, Compliance (Second Edition) serves as a comprehensive reference guide for attorneys, regulatory officers, compliance personnel, and any other professionals navigating securities regulation and compliance. This newly updated treatise contains expert analysis of a wide range of financial topics, including investment trusts, mutual funds, hedge funds, and variable insurance products.
Highlights of the recent update include:
- Chapter 2, Limited Offerings and Private Placements, reviews the SEC’s issuance of a no-action letter in March 2025 and its effects on issuers’ Verification Requirements in relation to Rule 506(c) offerings. (Section 2:7.4)
- Chapter 4, Securitization, is a new chapter covering securitization’s definition, functionality, and broader regulatory framework. This new chapter also covers tax and ERISA considerations, and treatment of security transactions under both bank capital rules and UCC Article 9.
- Chapter 23, Collective Trust Funds, expands upon the earlier version’s discussion of the collective trust fund and its inclusion of the prudence standard and private equity investments. (Section 23:3.9)
- Chapter 27, Interval Funds, includes an update on SEC Rule 18f-4 and a more expansive discussion regarding investments in other funds. (Section 27:2.3[D] and section 27:5.2)
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What’s New in PLI PLUS
We add content to PLI PLUS every month to ensure our subscribers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant secondary source legal documents. Renowned legal experts regularly update our acclaimed Treatises, Skills Books, Practice Guides, Course Handbooks, Case Summaries, Transcripts, and Forms to reflect recent changes and developments in the law.
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New Edition! Directors’ and Officers’ Liability: Current Law, Recent Developments, Emerging Issues (Fourth Edition)
The newest edition of Directors’ and Officers’ Liability provides a straightforward explanation of the obligations of directors and officers of public companies, the penalties that they face if those obligations are not met, and the protections they are afforded under the law or by agreement. This updated treatise serves as an essential reference for corporate counsel, private practitioners, and the directors and officers themselves, as it covers current law, new developments, and arising issues.
Highlights of the new edition include:
- Chapter 2, Board Committees, examines the recent changes in the realm of diversity policies, including the successful legal challenges to California’s board diversity requirements and the Fifth Circuit’s ruling regarding the Nasdaq’s board diversity rules. (Section 2:3.3[C])
- Chapter 4, Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers Under Federal and State Securities Laws, has been updated to reflect the SEC’s recent changes to 10b5-1 and its applicability to trading plans. (Section 4:4.1[B])
- Chapter 8, Emerging Issues, includes a brand-new section discussing the increasingly common securities class action lawsuits regarding artificial intelligence, with a focus on the prevalence of “AI washing” in said lawsuits. It also addresses the effects of the Trump administration’s embracement of cryptocurrency on liability. (Section 8:10 & section 8:4)
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Book Update: Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide (Fourth Edition)
Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide provides a comprehensive approach to navigating the framework of patent law. This guide covers a wide array of essential topics, such as new developments under the America Invents Act, relevant federal regulations and court decisions, and document drafting techniques. It also includes various forms and diagrams to provide practitioners with a wealth of resources to enhance their knowledge of patent law.
Highlights of this most recent release include:
- Chapter 1, General Information, discusses Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (Jan. 23, 2025), and its applicability to previous policies and practices (Section 1:6.1 and 1:7.1)
- Chapter 17, Preparation of an Amendment, includes a new section covering the PTO’s recent ruling on amendment practice rules in AIA trials (Section 17:7)
- Chapter 19, Appeal and Preparation of an Appeal Brief, includes new decisions made by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Section 19:9)
- Chapter 24, Post-Grant Procedures, is updated to reflect the Patent and Trademark Office’s latest ruling on inter partes review (Section 24:6.1)
- Chapter 26, Patent Licensing, provides a new section which explores the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in C.R. Bard, Inc. v. Atrium Medical Corp. (Section 26:7.6)
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Book Update: Commercial Ground Leases (Fourth Edition)
Commercial Ground Leases is a practical guide for creating fair and accurate lease agreements between landlords and tenants. It explains key topics such as lease terms, property use, and occupancy rights. This seventh release of Commercial Ground Leases is updated with the latest developments in the law and practice of ground leases.
Highlights of Release #7 include:
- Chapter 1, The Truth About Ground Leases, includes new material on duty of care and duty of loyalty (Section 1:3.5).
- Chapter 4, Reappraisal of Ground Rents, includes a new case study on “highest and best use” and financial feasibility, in which the Seattle Public Schools leased the site of a former school for a shopping mall (Section 4:1.3).
- Chapter 9, Bankruptcy, includes new material on letters of credit (LOCs) (Section 9:3.2[B]).
- Chapter 19, Default and Redemption, Section 19:1 has been renamed “Default: A User’s Guide,” and has been expanded to cover the practical aspects of default from the perspective of a leasehold lender, a landlord, and a tenant.
- Chapter 24, Arbitration and Mediation, includes new material on MAI appraisers (Section 24:3).
- The Table of Authorities and the Index have been updated.
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