Ruth Promislow at Community Foundation of Canada
April 23, 2018
Ruth Promislow speaks on Cybersecurity and Data Breaches: Legal Update and Practical Risk Management Insurance Perspectives at the Community Foundation of Canada's senior finance peer gathering in Calgary.
Hold Me Harmless: Indemnidoos and Indemnidon'ts (Indemnity Agreements in a Commercial Sale)
April 18, 2018
Simon Crawford presents "Hold Me Harmless: Indemnidoos and Indemnidon'ts (Indemnity Agreements in a Commercial Sale)" at the 15th Annual Real Estate Law Summit - LSUC Presentation. The British Columbia Supreme Court recently decided that a buyer could rescind a purchase
agreement for a residential property when the vendor failed to disclose that a previous Occupant
was murdered just outside of the property.
2018 Annual Conference of the Section of International Law
April 17-21, 2018
Lincoln Caylor is a panelist for "So You Have an Arbitration Award - Now What (Enforcement through Litigation)?" at the ABA's 2018 Annual Conference of the Section of International Law in New York. The international arbitration framework is designed to provide incentives for voluntary compliance by the award debtor. However, in many cases the award is not voluntarily complied with, either because the award debtor is or risks becoming insolvent or is taking steps to conceal his/her assets. What remedies does the arbitral tribunal have at its disposal to ensure that the award is collectible? What can you do after the award has been rendered? In addition, an increasing number of arbitration disputes involve allegations of bribery and corruption. How should these issues be addressed in the arbitration proceedings themselves, particularly with an eye towards the ultimate enforcement of the arbitral award? Arbitration involving State entities also raise a number of interesting issues, including issues of sovereign immunity. How should those issues be addressed during the arbitration to facilitate post award enforcement? All of these questions and more will be addressed by this cross-jurisdictional panel of arbitration and asset recovery experts.
Contract Law for Artists
April 17, 2018
Martin Kratz, QC, presents a workshop on “Contract Law for Artists” for the Arts Council Wood Buffalo as part of their “2018 Business of the Arts” workshop series, in Fort McMurray Alberta.
Lincoln Caylor at OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference
April 17, 2018
Lincoln Caylor spoke on a panel at OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference on “Beneficial Ownership & Value Recovery: Don't Get Owned By What You Don't Know.” Lincoln and the panel looked at why in any asset recovery action, ownership and title are paramount concerns.
Sabrina Bandali on Pathways to Power for Women Lawyers
April 17, 2018
Sabrina Bandali speaks as a panelist at the Ontario Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Forum in Toronto. This is part of the Pathways to Power series that shines a light on the journey of distinguished female lawyers into positions of power and influence in international law. Sabrina will share her insights on the unique challenges women face in the legal profession and key strategies to help overcome them.
OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference
April 16, 2018
Maureen Ward spoke on a panel at OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference on “Transparency & Beneficial Ownership: The Changing Landscape.” Maureen and the panel looked at the increasing demand for transparency across the onshore and offshore regulatory landscapes.
Ruth Promislow Spoke on a Panel at OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference
April 16, 2018
Ruth Promislow spoke on a panel at OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference on “International Value Recovery: A 'Full & Frank' Discussion of Emerging Key Issues & Developments.” Ruth and the panel looked at emerging and dominant issues in the area that impact a business’ ability to be successful and effective.
Cannabis Canada Forum Edmonton
April 13-14, 2018
Jennifer Miller is a panelist at the Cannabis Canada Forum Edmonton and will speak on the Forum’s Business Day on cannabis in the workplace.
2018 Tax Executives Institute
April 12, 2018
Greg Johnson is a presenter at the 2018 Tax Executives Institute, Calgary Chapter Luncheon in Calgary, Alberta. Greg will share his insights on selected budget 2018 update, tax analysis of subscription receipts, reduction of treasury shares used to settle RSU obligations, note refinancings – 20(1)(c) issues and GAAR – subsequent legislative amendments.
Expert Evidence and Witness Conferencing 2018
April 10, 2018
Andrew Little presents on a panel that also includes Bennett Jones partner Dominique Hussey to tribunal members conducting hearings under a provincial statute.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Interests and Finding Opportunities in Insolvency
April 09, 2018
Gavin Finlayson presents on the types of insolvency or insolvent events and the 2009 Amendments to the Bankruptcy Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in the context of intellectual property. Problems and gaps in the Amendments are identified with a comparison of the Canadian situation and the U.S, position. Also addressed are the legacy of the Body Blue and YBCI cases and offered solutions to protect IP licensees from termination.
George Vlavianos at International Arbitration Conference in Qatar
March 21, 2018
George Vlavianos spoke at the Third International Arbitration Conference in Doha on multi-tier dispute resolution clauses - benefits, drawbacks and effects of non-compliance. The theme of the conference is Qatari law and international conventions.
The event brings together prominent experts, senior world arbitration figures, lawyers and consultants from more than 15 Arab and European countries.
TEC Edmonton Fraud Seminar
March 21, 2018
Michael Sestito and Jim Schmidt present at the TEC Edmonton Fraud Seminar.
Canadian Energy Law Foundation Fundamentals Seminar
March 14-16, 2018
Ashley White and Laura Gill present at the Canadian Energy Law Foundation Fundamentals Seminar on "Damages in the Energy Industry". Drawing from recent case law, this presentation will provide an overview of how the general principles of damages operate in an oil and gas context including types of damages sought and potential exposure. It will also identify recent trends in damages claims and practical tips for minimizing litigation risk and exposure for businesses operating in the oil and gas industry.
International Compliance Professionals Association Conference 2018
March 11-14, 2018
Preparing for and Surviving a Canadian Audit: ICPA Canadian counsel and Canadian trade law expert Darrel Pearson will describe the scope and nature of Canadian trade verifications and will provide tips and traps relating to their conduct, including the relationships between voluntary disclosures and audits. Darrel will also explain the obligations to correct and appeals that follow the completion of Canadian trade verifications.
Cannabis in Canada 2018 & Beyond
March 08, 2018
Ranjeev Dhillon is a panelist at a Bennett Jones event in Calgary, AB, with Jon Truswell (Partner) and Rod Elliot of cannabisCONNECT.
The Blame Game: Determining Responsibility for Project Delays
March 08, 2018
While construction delays are common on most projects, allocating responsibility for these delays can be extremely difficult, particularly where multiple parties may be at fault.
Cannabis Canada Forum Calgary
March 02, 2018
Jennifer Miller is a panelist at the Cannabis Canada Forum Calgary and will speak on the Forum’s Business Day on cannabis in the workplace.
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