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Perry Spitznagel KC

M&A, Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Vice Chair and Partner

Alpine Canada Alpin announced today the recognition of the lifetime contributions of Perry Spitznagel to the sport of Canadian ski racing. 

Alpine Canada Alpin Honours Spitznagel at Lake Louise World Cup

Alpine Canada Alpin Honours Spitznagel & Hutcheson at Lake Louise World Cup

Perry Spitznagel is quoted in an <em>Alberta Venture</em> article on the skiing subculture in business "<a href="~/media/46857D05F78E4E1DBCD2AA58FB4D993D.ashx">Power in the Powder</a>". 

Power in the Powder

Oliver Loxley

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Partner

Aaron E. Sonshine

Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Alexandra Doane

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Vancouver

Articling Student

The SEC&rsquo;s March 5 exemption preserves the existing insider reporting framework for Canadian foreign private issuers that report through SEDI, despite changes introduced by the HFIAA. This update clarifies cross-border reporting obligations and maintains the status quo for affected issuers and their insiders.

Canadian Foreign Private Issuers Remain Exempt from US Insider Reporting Requirements

James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Harpar Gill

Associate

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has introduced a voluntary Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) Pilot allowing eligible venture issuers on the TSXV or CSE to file only six-month interim financial reports. The pilot aims to reduce reporting burdens while maintaining key continuous disclosure requirements for investors.

CSA Adopts Semi Annual Reporting Pilot For Venture Issuers

CSA Adopts Semi-Annual Reporting Pilot For Venture Issuers

Ashley M. White

Corporate & Commercial Transactions Lawyer | Power & Energy

Jason D. Roth

Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer | EPC & Project Development

Larissa D. Lees

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

The Government of Alberta has announced plans for a 120-day approval timeline for major projects, aiming to accelerate development while maintaining Indigenous consultation and environmental protections. This initiative, aligned with federal policy and recent Alberta&ndash;Canada agreements, could create more predictable regulatory processes and meaningful investment opportunities across energy, infrastructure, CCUS and critical minerals projects. Industry participants should monitor implementation closely, as details on eligible projects and procedural interaction are still forthcoming.

Major Projects on the Horizon in Alberta

Government of Alberta Announces 120-Day Major Project Approval Timeline

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Makda Yohannes

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Stephen D. Burns

Energy & Infrastructure Technology Lawyer | IT/OT & Markets

Partner, Trademark Agent

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to understand legal rights and generate court filings, raising concerns about the unauthorized practice of law. This insight examines recent US litigation, key risks and practical considerations for responsible AI use in the Canadian legal context.

Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law

Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law: Real‑World Implications for the Profession and the Justice System

David Cassin

Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Talia K. Bregman

Management-side Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Ontario Superior Court&rsquo;s decision in Ghazvini v. CIBC strikes down a termination clause in federally regulated employment agreements under the Canada Labour Code. This ruling applies the Waksdale framework, emphasizing that termination clauses must meet statutory minimums for notice and cause. Federally regulated employers should review and update template agreements to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of future disputes.

Federally Regulated Employers Time to Review Employment Agreements After Ontario

Federally Regulated Employers: Time to Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

Perry Spitznagel Recognized as a Dealmaker in the Oilpatch

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