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Speaking Engagements
Osgoode Law School Investor Protection Clinic
September 19, 2017
Joseph Blinick was a panelist on various topics, including best practices for file and client management at the recently launched Investor Protection Clinic, which provides pro bono legal advice to people who believe their investments were mishandled and who cannot afford a lawyer.
The Sedona Conference Working Group
September 18-19, 2017
Ruth Promislow participated at The Sedona Conference Working Group on Data Security and Privacy Liability, Midyear Meeting (San Diego).
Interlex Annual Meeting (Toronto)
September 14, 2017
Ruth Promislow moderated the cybersecurity panel at the Interlex Annual Meeting (Toronto) – “Risky Business: Is your firm ready to respond to a cyber attack?”
CIM South Central BC Branch 2017 Conference and Annual General Meeting
September 13, 2017
Sharon Singh presents, "Changing Landscape & Emerging Trends in Aboriginal & Environmental Laws," at the CIM South Central BC Branch 2017 Conference & Annual General Meeting in Kamloops, BC.
ISMG Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit (Toronto)
September 12, 2017
Ruth Promislow was a panel member at ISMG Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit (Toronto) – “We’ve Been Breached: Now What? Working with Law Enforcement, Regulators and Other Third Parties”.
Deloitte Next Generation CIO Academy
July 11, 2017
Gary Solway presents, "Building Relationships with Boards," at Deloitte University's Next Generation CIO Academy.
Jessica Horwitz in Panama City at Inter-American Bar Association Conference
June 29, 2017
Jessica Horwitz spoke on a panel at the 53rd Inter-American Bar Association Conference in Panama City on "International Trade Agreements and the Practice of Law". T?he IABA represents a permanent forum for the exchange of professional views and information for lawyers to promote the Rule of Law and protect the democratic institutions in the Americas.
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation: What to Expect in Canada and British Columbia
June 20, 2017
Bennett Jones and Global Public Affairs held a panel discussion and Q&A in Vancouver on cannabis legalization and regulation, with some of the most knowledgeable and insightful Canadians in this area. Topics that were addressed included:
what's next in the legislative process given the current status of the Cannabis Act
how provinces could approach legalization
the ability of the cannabis industry to supply the anticipated demand
the size of companies from licensed producers to micro or craft growers
Canada’s international obligations and inter-provincial matters
Stakeholders came from a wide range of sectors—including cannabis cultivation, financial services, government, consulting, bioscience and medical cannabis dispensaries.
Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit
June 20, 2017
Ruth Promislow is a panel member on the topic "We've Been Breached? Now What? How to Effectively Work with Law Enforcement and Regulators" for the Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit organized by iSMG (Information Security Media Group) in Chicago, Illinois.
Cybersecurity Seminar Series - Dangerous Assumptions (Toronto)
June 14, 2017
The Bennett Jones Cybersecurity group and a panel of insurance and security experts discuss emerging patterns and threats in cybersecurity. Topics of discussion include:
What common mistakes and assumptions do companies make in
implementing a cybersecurity plan?
What are the critical elements of a cyber plan that are often ignored?
How do I know if my company is doing everything it should be?
What surprises are there about the potential exposures arising from
a breach?
What potential pitfalls of cyber insurance exist, and how to avoid
them?
Cybersecurity Seminar Series - Dangerous Assumptions (Calgary)
June 13, 2017
The Bennett Jones Cybersecurity group and a panel of insurance and security experts discuss emerging patterns and threats in cybersecurity. Topics of discussion include:
What common mistakes and assumptions do companies make in
implementing a cybersecurity plan?
What are the critical elements of a cyber plan that are often ignored?
How do I know if my company is doing everything it should be?
What surprises are there about the potential exposures arising from
a breach?
What potential pitfalls of cyber insurance exist, and how to avoid
them?
Sébastien Gittens speaks at ANHIX 2017 Spring Symposium & AGM
May 17, 2017
Sébastien Gittens presents "Tread carefully: The ever-evolving risks associated with collecting, using and disclosing health information" to the 2017 Spring Symposium & AGM of the Alberta Network for Health Information eXchange (ANHIX). For more information on the event, visit the ANHIX website.
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