In our examination of documents for purposes of this opinion, we have assumed, and express no opinion as to, the genuineness of all signatures on original documents, the authenticity and completeness of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to originals and completeness of all documents submitted to us as copies, the legal capacity of all persons or entities executing the same, the lack of any undisclosed termination, modification, waiver or amendment to any documents reviewed by us, and the due authorization, execution and delivery of all documents where authorization, due execution and delivery are prerequisites to the effectiveness thereof (other than the due authorization of those documents described above requiring authorization by the Company). We have also assumed that, if and to the extent that the Takedown Securities are issued in certificated form, the certificates representing the Takedown Securities will be, when issued, properly signed by authorized officers of the Company or their agents, properly authenticated in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and delivered to the intended recipients with the intent that the Company be bound thereby.
In connection with our opinion expressed below, we have assumed that, at or prior to the time of the delivery of any of the Takedown Securities, there will not have occurred any change in law affecting the legality or validity of the Takedown Securities. We also assume that the Indenture has been validly authorized, executed and delivered by the Trustee and the Underwriting Agreement has been validly authorized, executed and delivered by the Underwriters.
In rendering this opinion we have examined such matters as we have deemed necessary in order to render this opinion, including our examination of the documents referred to above and have assumed the current accuracy and completeness of the information included in the documents referred to above and the representations and warranties made by representatives of the Company to us, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Management Certificate. We have made no independent investigation or other attempt to verify the accuracy of any of such information or to determine the existence or non-existence of any other factual matters.
We are admitted to practice law in the State of California, and this opinion is rendered only with respect to, and no opinion is expressed herein concerning the application or effect of the laws of any jurisdiction other than, (i) the currently existing laws of the United States of America, (ii) the currently existing laws of the State of California, and (iii) solely with respect to whether or not the Debt Securities are the valid and binding obligations of the Company, the currently existing laws of the State of New York.
This opinion is qualified by, and is subject to, and we render no opinion with respect to, the following limitations on, and exceptions to, the enforceability of the Takedown Securities:
| (a) | the effect of the laws of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and other similar laws now or hereinafter in effect relating to or affecting the rights and remedies of creditors; |