Virginia Live CLE Bundle 2021

This course will break down the steps of the transaction and provide attendees with a foundation in business acquisitions from a legal perspective. Attendees will learn about common problems that arise during various phases of the transaction, such as pending litigation, outstanding tax liabilities, obtaining regulatory consents, and other requirements. 

Effectively guiding clients through the sale or acquisition is essential to providing the best service possible. It can help enhance the value of a sale, get the best value on a purchase, limit liability, and comply with local laws and regulations. 

This program is appropriate for transactional attorneys. After completing this program, attendees will know how to draft effective acquisition and sale agreements, the difference between asset and stock sales and acquisitions, the elements of due diligence, bill of sale, corporate resolutions, and other documents necessary to complete the transactions.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the steps of a business acquisition
• Identify documents required to complete business acquisitions
• Detect potential liability exposure in the transaction
• Apply the facts learned during due diligence to effectively draft transaction documents

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mountain Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pacific Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Alaska Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Saturday, December 27, 2025

In this interactive seminar, attendees will review decisions by the United States Supreme Court concerning police stops of motor vehicles. Discussion areas include the legal standards for stopping cars, police pursuits, and the lawful duration of traffic stops. The course will also cover special considerations with DWI checkpoints and whether Miranda warnings must be read to motorists. 

Identifying common issues surrounding vehicle stops by law enforcement is a key skill for prosecutors and defense attorneys nationwide. By understanding the constitutional standards for vehicle stops and searches, attorneys may become better equipped to represent their clients in criminal proceedings. 

This course is designed for attorneys who litigate criminal cases at all levels and for attorneys interested in constitutional law and criminal procedure issues. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify the legal standards for stopping vehicles, including stops at no suspicion and reasonable suspicion
• Recognize the objective standard for stopping motorists
• Identify the requirements of a lawful traffic/DWI checkpoint
• Explain the law of police pursuits, including exigent circumstances
• Explore whether Miranda warnings must be administered to vehicle occupants

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountain Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pacific Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Alaska Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Attorneys are often asked to guide entrepreneurs through the high-stakes, fast-moving world of startups. This program offers a rare opportunity to walk through the entire lifecycle of a startup, from formation to exit, using a real-world case study. Attendees will gain practical insights into the legal and business issues that most commonly shape, and sometimes derail, emerging companies.

Attendees will learn how to structure entity formation and founder agreements to avoid common disputes, adopt best practices for protecting intellectual property from day one, and address key considerations in structuring seed and Series A financing rounds. They will also explore legal strategies for scaling a startup, including employment law, contracts, and regulatory compliance, and examine exit options (M&A, IPO) and how to prepare clients for diligence and deal execution. Throughout, they will gain practical, business-focused counseling techniques for startup clients at every stage.

This program is designed for corporate attorneys representing startups, small businesses, or venture investors; in-house counsel at early-stage or growth-stage companies; attorneys seeking a practical framework to advise clients navigating startup growth and risk management; and practitioners interested in learning through case study analysis and real-world examples.

This course is especially valuable for attorneys at the introductory and intermediate stages of practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the critical legal considerations at each stage of a startup’s lifecycle, including formation, financing, scaling, and exit.
2. Draft and evaluate founder agreements, entity structures, and IP protection strategies that minimize disputes and align with business goals.
3. Explain the structure and key terms of seed and Series A financing rounds, and advise clients on negotiation strategies.
4. Assess employment, compensation, and compliance issues that arise as a startup scales.
5. Compare exit options (M&A vs. IPO) and advise clients on preparing for diligence, documentation, and deal execution.
6. Apply practical, business-oriented counseling techniques learned from the case study to real-world client scenarios.

Excellent client communication is critical to an attorney’s reputation and relationship with their client. Whether taking on a new client, providing a status update, sending a monthly bill, or advocating for a client, attorneys are representing themselves and their firm each time they communicate. Attorneys are encouraged to attend this program to acquire skills and strategies for being effective advocates and partners for their clients.

Attendees will learn about effective interactions with clients and colleagues, fact gathering, legal research and analysis, and time management. In this course, examples are provided to guide attorneys through the process of initial client meetings, identifying legal sources, gathering and analyzing facts, communicating legal conclusions, and managing their time effectively.

The program has been designed for attorneys who are newly admitted to practice law or other junior attorneys, although the content is essential for all attorneys.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain confidence for client interactions.
2. Develop an approach to define the client’s legal issues.
3. Research to determine laws and regulations involved.
4. Explore strategies for fact gathering relevant to the legal matters.
5. Analyze the client’s position and communication regarding expectations.
6. Examine plans to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
7. Implement strategies for effective time management.