This program will focus on ten typical merger and acquisition considerations for private companies and the impact of COVID on benefits aspects of a transaction. The below is a list of topics that we would explore in further detail. COVID-19 specific representations in transaction documents General Representation and Warranty Deal Concerns and Traps for the Unwary Addressing the Federal Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act in Transaction Documents Furloughed Employees Dealing With Employees on COBRA Continuation of Benefit Plans and Onboarding of Employees Comparable Compensation and Benefits Treatment of Seller 401(k) and Other Retirement Plans Section 280G and Reduced Compensation Due to Covid-19 Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards