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ALM's Law Journal Press recently announced the release of a new book, "Hedge Funds: Formation, Operation and Regulation." "Hedge Funds: Formation, Operation and Regulation" addresses legal and practical issues of critical importance to counsel for both hedge fund sponsors and investors. It is an up-to-date and forward-looking guide that clearly and fully explains what hedge funds are and how they operate. The book is co-authored by: Stephanie R. Breslow; David J. Efron; Marc E. Elovitz; Steven J. Friedman; David Nissenbaum; and Paul N. Roth. It is written for attorneys with areas of practice ranging from tax and regulation to documentation and corporate strategy. Specific topics include: * Hedge fund investment strategies. * Domestic and off-shore hedge fund structures and tax considerations. * Terms, fees and related considerations for sponsors and investors. * Regulatory requirements and fiduciary obligations of investment advisors. * Fund documentation, including marketing materials, offering memoranda and governing documents. * Structuring a hedge fund management company. A detailed table of contents, as well as ordering information for this and other Law Journal Press publications, is available at www.lawcatalog.com. Published: Tue, Dec 17, 2013