Why conduct due diligence?
The due diligence defense under the federal securities laws
When is due diligence performed?
Mechanics of due diligence in securities offerings
Legal due diligence
Business, financial and accounting due diligence
Comfort letters
Employee benefits due diligence
Corporate governance/Sarbanes-Oxley due diligence
Intellectual property diligence
Environmental due diligence
Special considerations for non-U.S. company due diligence
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the due diligence process
Due diligence and shelf takedowns
Due diligence in private offerings
Acquisition financing transactions.