In 2020, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) raised approximately $80 billion—about as much as the last 10 years combined. Already in 2021, SPACs are poised to outpace those figures significantly. Join Armstrong Teasdale Partners John Sten and Joan Yu as they explore the pros and cons of SPACs from their respective corners of the world, including the key elements of a SPAC listing and the opportunities presented in the U.S. and U.K., as well as potential litigation and regulatory issues on the horizon.

This program has been accredited for 1.2 Colorado, 1.0 Delaware, 1.0 Kansas, 1.0 Maine, 1.2 Missouri and 1.0 Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Credits. Illinois, Nevada and Utah Continuing Legal Education Credits are pending.

New York CLE - Under New York's Approved Jurisdiction policy, so long as certain requirements are satisfied, New York attorneys may count towards their New York CLE requirement credit earned through participation in out-of-state courses accredited by a New York Approved Jurisdiction.

Massachusetts CLE - While not mandatory, CLE is an important part of practicing law in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.1) encourage attorneys to complete continuing education on a regular basis.