Business & Securities Law

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Corporations A to Z

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 47 minutes
Jim Chester
Erik Halverson
Frank Wukovits
Farnoosh Faryabi
Christopher Bonner
With Jim Chester from Klemchuk LLP + 4 others
Recorded October 13, 2026.
Product ID 102568

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Overview

Everything You Need to Advise Business Clients

Corporate law moves fast, and the gaps in your knowledge can be costly for your clients and your practice. Whether you're handling formation documents for a new client or advising an existing business through dissolution, missing even one critical step can expose you to liability, delay transactions, or damage client relationships. This comprehensive 6-hour program gives you end-to-end command of the corporate lifecycle. From choice of entity and formation through governance, compliance, major transactions, and dissolution, you'll leave with a complete, practical framework you can apply immediately. NBI's expert faculty break down complex topics into actionable guidance, so you stop second-guessing and start advising with confidence. Register today!

  • Get clarity on entity selection and help clients choose the right structure for their goals and risk profile.
  • Master formation essentials: articles, bylaws, and the paperwork that actually matters.
  • Navigate governance: from board duties and officer roles to shareholder rights and meeting requirements.
  • Control ongoing reporting, licensing, and other requirements that trip up businesses.
  • Explore major transactions (mergers, acquisitions, and equity transactions) step by step.
  • Get tools and strategies for protecting clients when conflicts arise.
  • Guide clients through dissolution: voluntary, involuntary, and everything in between.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Choosing the Right Entity
  2. Formation: Getting It Right From Day One
  3. Corporate Governance
  4. Ongoing Compliance and Corporate Maintenance
  5. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Major Transactions
  6. Disputes, Liability, and Dissolution

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Product ID 102568

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

OnDemand Video

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 6.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Business Litigation

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0 - Business Litigation

Video Download - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0 - Business Litigation

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 6: "Corporations A to Z" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 6.0 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 0.0 hour of legal ethics unmoderated activity credit.

Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 6.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Kentucky CLE Upon Request · 6 Total Credits

OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 6: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 6: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Louisiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Louisiana CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of computer based credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to computer based ethics credit.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Areas of Professional Practice

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 6: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 6: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 6 Employment and Labor Law

Earn Until

OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility. This course has been approved by the South Carolina Commission Specialization Program for 6.0 hours of credit in the field of Employment and Labor Law.

Video Download - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility. This course has been approved by the South Carolina Commission Specialization Program for 6.0 hours of credit in the field of Employment and Labor Law.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Video Download - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Course Book (PDF Download)

CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Choosing the Right Entity

    1. C-Corps, S-Corps, LLCs, and Beyond: Comparing the Options
    2. Tax Considerations That Drive Entity Choice
    3. Liability Protections: What Clients Actually Need to Know
    4. Red Flags in Entity Selection Decisions

  2. Formation: Getting It Right From Day One

    1. Articles of Incorporation: Key Provisions
    2. Bylaws: Drafting for Flexibility
    3. Initial Capitalization, Stock Issuance, and 83(b) Elections
    4. Common Formation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  3. Corporate Governance

    1. Board of Directors: Duties, Meetings, and Decision-Making
    2. Officer Roles and Authority
    3. Shareholder Rights, Voting, and Agreements
    4. Fiduciary Duties: Business Judgment Rule and Exceptions

  4. Ongoing Compliance and Corporate Maintenance

    1. Annual Reports, Registered Agents, and State Filings
    2. Licenses, Permits, and Foreign Qualification
    3. Corporate Records: What to Keep and for How Long
    4. Piercing the Corporate Veil: Causes and Prevention

  5. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Major Transactions

    1. Structuring Deals: Asset Purchases vs. Stock Purchases vs. Mergers
    2. Due Diligence Essentials for Corporate Transactions
    3. Representations, Warranties, and Indemnification Provisions
    4. Shareholder and Board Approvals for Major Transactions

  6. Disputes, Liability, and Dissolution

    1. Shareholder Disputes: Derivative Suits and Direct Claims
    2. Buy-Sell Agreements and Exit Planning
    3. Voluntary Dissolution: Step-by-Step
    4. Administrative Dissolution and Reinstatement
    5. Winding Up, Distributions, and Closing the Books

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals working in corporate practice may also benefit.

Speakers

Jim Chester
Jim
Chester
Klemchuk LLP
Erik Halverson
Erik
Halverson
Halverson Law Group
Frank X Wukovits
Frank X.
Wukovits
CSG Law
Farnoosh Faryabi
Farnoosh
Faryabi
Clyde & Co US LLP
Christopher J Bonner
Christopher J.
Bonner
Barclay Damon, LLP
Speaker bio
Jim Chester

Jim Chester

Klemchuk LLP
Jim Chester

is Of Counsel at Klemchuk PLLC in Dallas. A technology and business attorney with more than 25 years of experience, he advises entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and established businesses on corporate governance, business and technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property strategy and enforcement, licensing, e-commerce, and international business matters. In addition to his law practice, Professor Chester is a full-time Professor of Practice at SMU's Cox School of Business, teaching Business Law and Entrepreneurial Legal Strategies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Before joining the SMU faculty, he taught for 20 years as an adjunct professor at Baylor Law School and also taught at the University of Dallas and East Texas A&M University. Professor Chester has written or co-written numerous articles and books addressing technology, intellectual property, international trade, and business law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and a Life Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Dallas Bar Foundation. Professor Chester earned a B.S. degree in Economics and Political Science, with high honors, from East Texas A&M University; a J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law Houston; and an LL.M. in International Economic Law from the University of Houston Law Center. Professor Chester has been recognized by Super Lawyers for 15 years over a period spanning nearly two decades - first as a Texas Rising Star and later as a Texas Super Lawyer. He was also named to D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas" list. He holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 rating from Avvo. He also has a higher education teaching certificate from Harvard University.

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Erik Halverson

Erik Halverson

Halverson Law Group
Erik Halverson

is the managing attorney with Halverson Law Group, a business counsel firm for transaction and litigation matters. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Washington and his J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law.

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Frank X Wukovits

Frank X. Wukovits

CSG Law
Frank Wukovits

practices with the firm's tech, privacy and data innovations group, and corporate & securities group. He dedicates his practice to working with entities at the intersection of law, business, and emerging technologies, ranging from startups, emerging growth companies, private companies and Fortune 500 companies to private equity funds, venture capital funds, corporate VCs, family offices, and angel investors that invest in those companies. He regularly advises on, negotiates, and drafts a myriad of agreements involving application development, end user licenses, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS), secure cloud computing, mobile computing, information technology, data licensing, e-commerce, AdTech, marketing tech, and healthcare with service providers, vendors, partners, developers, business associates, manufacturers, suppliers, customers and other entities. His speaking engagements include presentations for board members, executives, in-house counsel, managers, industry experts, attorneys, and law students in the realm of data security and privacy, risk management, current and trending issues, threat analysis, cost benefit analysis, and compliance. Prior to joining CSG Law, Mr. Wukovits litigated complex disputes in federal, state, appellate, and arbitration proceedings ranging from contract disputes to class actions and federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims. He received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law, with a concentration in data privacy & security. Mr. Wukovits also earned his Masters of Engineering from The George Washington University - School of Engineering and Applied Science, with a concentration in cybersecurity policy and compliance. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colgate University.

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Farnoosh Faryabi

Farnoosh Faryabi

Clyde & Co US LLP
Farnoosh Faryabi

is senior counsel with Clyde & Co US LLP where she focuses her practice in the areas of contract law, health law and business litigation. Ms. Faryabi is admitted to practice in Washington and California. She earned her B.S. and B.A. degrees from the University of Washington, her J.D. degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and her LL.M. degree in health law from the University of Washington.

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Christopher J Bonner

Christopher J. Bonner

Barclay Damon, LLP
Christopher Bonner

is special counsel with Barclay Damon, LLP, where he practices in the areas of corporate law, corporate and municipal securities, and banking regulation. His clients include large and small businesses, banks, startup enterprises, buyers and sellers of businesses, and securities investors. Mr. Bonner organizes corporations, LLCs and other alternative entities, and represents them on a continuing basis with various kinds of business contracts. He represents buyers and sellers of businesses, from the initial planning stage through to the final closing. Mr. Bonner is a member of the New York State Bar Association (Business Law and Tax Law sections) and American Bar Association (Business Law and Taxation sections). He earned his B.A. degree from Williams College, his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School and his LL.M. degree in taxation from New York University.

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