Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Practice
February 29, 2024
Stephen Burns spoke on a panel examining Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Practice at the Houston Energy Conference hosted by the American Bar Association International Law Section.
Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Practice
February 28, 2024
Stephen Burns is a featured speaker on a panel at the American Bar Association's 2024 Americas Conference in Houston, Texas. This year's conference is focused on The Future of Energy Across the Americas: Helping Lawyers Predict and Adapt. In his panel, Stephen addresses the burgeoning field of AI, particularly Generative AI, and its implications within the legal sector.
Investing in Innovation: Smart Capital in the Age of Generative AI
February 23, 2024
In a successful conclusion to the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association's Invest Canada Webinar Series, Bennett Jones presented a webinar featuring insights into the evolving venture capital landscape. Moderated by Kwang Lim, this webinar featured Lisa Kakoske, Ruth Promislow and Jeff Taylor as they discussed trends in the industry, regulatory challenges and the significance of ESG in generative AI investments.
The Future of Automotive in Canada
February 23, 2024
Ruth Promislow was a featured panelist in The Globe and Mail's fourth annual Future of Automotive summit. As we see more and more vehicles storing and reporting data, Ruth's conversation focuses on the data collection, privacy and security concerns in the automotive industry.
De-risking Your Family Business
February 22, 2024
Leah Tolton recently spoke on a panel at the De-risking Your Family Business event hosted by Ian Baillie of The Globe and Mail.
This panel focused on how diversifying your investments can play an essential role in de-risking the family business. Notably, how family governance structures, opportunities for generating liquidity and new investments can all play a role in fortifying the family portfolio.
Leah Tolton Speaks on Legacy Builders Podcast
February 16, 2024
Leah Tolton joined Cory Gagnon on the Legacy Builders podcast, Perfectionism Paralysis: Crafting Adaptive Governance for Family Business Longevity, to discuss how to sustain and grow family ventures. She outlined recommendations on shareholder pacts, balancing flexibility and durable foundations. She also provided clear steps on improving cross-generational communication, participation terms and upholding unity amidst growth.
Litigating Asset Recovery for Victims
February 15, 2024
Lincoln Caylor spoke as a panelist on "Session 6: Litigating Asset Recovery for Victims" for the ACLP’s The Life Cycle of Dirty Money course at the University of British Columbia. He spoke to the challenges of following tainted assets in aid of their victim clients.
CLEBC Mergers and Acquisitions 2024
February 13, 2024
Mike Shakra, Kwang Lim and Christian Gauthier, participated in panel discussions at CLEBC Mergers and Acquisitions 2024, covering various aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
2024 Annual Review of Insolvency Law by International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation
February 02, 2024
Kelsey Meyer participated as a panelist at the 2024 Annual Review of Insolvency Law hosted by the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation. The event provided a comprehensive overview of recent developments in insolvency law and offered insights into emerging trends and challenges within the field. Kelsey discussed the implications of the Supreme Court's acknowledgment of contract-party autonomy in the context of insolvency, particularly in light of the landmark Petrowest case.
Suzanne Byrne and Spencer Brown on Tax and Trust
February 01, 2024
Suzanne Byrne and Spencer Brown spoke on the Tax and Trust Webinar for the Canadian Sport Institute alongside Financial Literacy Counsel and BDO. The webinar provided attendees with invaluable insights into navigating tax and trust considerations within the realm of sports management.
Barbara Stratton Court of King's Bench of Alberta Education Seminar
January 31, 2024
Barbara Stratton presented at the Court of King's Bench of Alberta Education Seminar, organized by the National Judicial Institute. The seminar’s objective is to raise awareness of current issues facing the court, and to help participants refine their skills and knowledge on a variety of topics.
Rob McDonald Akash Purewal on Intellectual Property Legal Strategies for Startups
January 22, 2024
Rob McDonald and Akash Purewal presented at the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs event, hosted by the Digital Law and Innovation Society and the River City Venture Clinic. The focus of their presentation was on "Intellectual Property Legal Strategies for Startups," a crucial topic for budding entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of protecting their ideas and innovations. This presentation underscores their commitment to supporting and empowering women in business, providing invaluable insights and guidance on legal strategies essential for startup success.
Steve Major at Queen’s Global Energy Conference in Kingston
January 21, 2024
Steve Major spoke on a panel at the Queen's Global Energy Conference, providing insights to a critical discussion revolving around the role of oil and gas in the energy transition. Serving on the panel, Steve contributed to the exploration of pivotal questions surrounding the industry's future trajectory and its impact on the broader energy landscape.
Steve Major on Navigating the Role of Oil and Gas to a Sustainable Future
January 19, 2024
Steven Major spoke at Queen's University's Global Energy Conference on the panel Navigating the Role of Oil and Gas to a Sustainable Future. He and his fellow panelists shared their insights on the innovation happening within the sector, and the industry's role in the future of energy, sustainability and security in the transition to a net-zero world.
The Role of the Financial Executive in Corporate and Family Enterprises
January 15, 2024
Leah Tolton spoke at a Joint FEI and ACG event focused on "The Role of the Financial Executive in Corporate & Family Enterprises". She provided attendees with valuable insights into the intricacies of financial management within the corporate and family enterprise sectors.
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Taxation
January 10, 2024
On January 10, 2024, Wade Ritchie and Brendan Sigalet were invited by the Tax Court of Canada to present on the fundamentals of oil & gas taxation to an audience of the Court's law clerks. Members of the Bennett Jones Tax group, Wade and Brendan explored crucial insights into this specialized area of tax law.
The Era Of Critical Minerals: An Incredible Story For Ontario
December 07, 2023
Abbas Ali Khan speaks at the 2023 Ontario Business Achievement Awards in the spotlight segment on critical minerals and mining. "The era of critical minerals is going to be an incredible story for Ontario and our clients," says Abbas. "And Bennett Jones is truly excited to be a part of it."
The Geopolitics of International Trade: Strategies for Building Business Resilience
December 05, 2023
Bennett Jones was proud to host the OWIT event, The Geopolitics of International Trade: Strategies for Building Business Resilience.
Jessica Horwitz moderated an all-women panel featuring a former Ontario Minister of International Trade, the current Canada Director of Department of Business and International Trade from the United Kingdom consulate in Toronto, and Regional Director of Export Development Canada.
Sanctions Developments and Current Compliance Challenges
November 28, 2023
Jessica Horwitz spoke on "Sanctions Developments and Current Compliance Challenges" at the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters (I.E. Canada) Annual Summit in Ottawa. The event explored key policy areas such as Forced Labour and Child Labour reporting—Bill S211, Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, Sanctions, Global Trade and Border policies, CBSA and U.S. CBP border policy, workshops and more.
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Taxation
November 22, 2023
On November 22, 2023, Wade Ritchie and Brendan Sigalet were invited by the Tax Court of Canada to present on the fundamentals of oil & gas taxation to an audience of the Court's law clerks. Members of the Bennett Jones Tax group, Wade and Brendan explored crucial insights into this specialized area of tax law.
Update on Recent Tax and Regulatory Changes—What you Need to Know
November 22, 2023
Samantha Weng spoke at the OBA Real Property Law Program: Update on Recent Tax and Regulatory Changes—What you Need to Know, presented by the Canadian Bar Association. This session covered various topics relating to new regulatory requirements and tax regulations
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