Taking a company public is a complex process that involves working with underwriters, attorneys and accountants and complying with numerous federal securities laws. Even minor violations can prove disastrous for the company, its officers and investors.

Going Public in Good Times and Bad: A Legal and Business Guide explains the process in detail and provides practical guidance to corporate officers and attorneys to ensure that the company's IPO is handled successfully. It examines the legal and business issues involved from beginning to end, including: deciding if an IPO is right for a particular company; obtaining pre-IPO financing (including venture capital); choosing an underwriter; conducting due diligence; preparing and filing a registration statement; complying with securities laws; getting shares listed on an exchange; post-IPO responsibilities; and liability concerns. It also contains many of the necessary forms as well as lists of additional resources to help at each stage of the process.

Going Public in Good Times and Bad: A Legal and Business Guide addresses issues faced by both traditional businesses and new media and technology companies. It is an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs, lawyers, investors, and anyone who wants to learn more about this fast-growing area of legal practice.