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Speaking Engagements
Pacific Rim Advisory Council 61st International Conference
April 22 - 25, 2017
Bryan Haynes participates in the panel, "PRACtice Management: Client Conversation Tools," at the Pacific Rim Advisory Council 61st International Conference in Hong Kong. The panel is a discussion of innovative marketing and business development campaigns and tools that help start conversations and lead to business opportunities. It will examine different approaches that can be taken including research, partnerships with media and non-legal businesses, sector-focused initiatives and multi-jurisdictional campaigns. The PRAC Conference addresses key topics in law firm management, the legal market and some of the key global issues that are affecting law firms and clients.
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation
April 2017
Martin Kratz and Graeme Harrison spoke to the Calgary Marketing Association on the topic of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation at the April CASL luncheon.
CASL & Private Right of Action
April 13, 2017
Martin Kratz is presenting on CASL & Private Right of Action at the Calgary Marketing Association's CASL and PRA event.
CyberSecurity and Readiness
April 11, 2017
Michael Whitt, National Chair IT Practice, spoke to a discrete ‘invitation-only” audience on “CyberSecurity and Readiness” at the Calgary Petroleum Club 11 April 2017.
14th Annual Symposium on Class Actions
April 07, 2017
Cheryl Woodin moderates at the Osgoode Hall Law School 14th Annual Symposium on Class Actions on the topic of Creative & Novel Settlement Structures.
Ashley Paterson Moderates OBA Public Law Class Actions Panel
March 27, 2017
Ashley Paterson will moderate a four-person Ontario Bar Association panel that will explore practical strategies for prosecuting or defending public law class actions on March 27, 2017, in Toronto. Ashley is a member of the OBA's 2016-2017 Class Actions Law Section Executive. The Executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the OBA's Class Actions Law Section.
Business Literacy for Artists
March 25, 2017
Martin Kratz is teaching "Legal Literacy for Artists: Intellectual Property Law & Contractual Terms" at the Business Literacy for Artists workshop hosted by Arts Council Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Osgoode Certificate Program in Pension Law 2017
March 22, 2017
Susan G. Seller presents in the Pension Governance Module of the Osgoode Certificate Program in Pension Law on the topic of "Pension Governance and Managing Board Risk" in Toronto, Ontario.
2017 Bennett Jones Cup in Health Law Advocacy
March 18, 2017
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the Bennett Jones Cup in Health Law Advocacy took place at the Edmonton Court Centre, between student teams from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary law schools.
Intellectual Property Law in China
March 14, 2017
Martin Kratz was a panelist presenting on the topic "Copyright, Enforcement and Transactions: Practical Ways to Protect IP in China" at the Intellectual Property Law in China: Understanding the risks and opportunities for your business seminar hosted by the Canada China Business Council.
International Compliance Professional Association EU Conference 2017
March 12-15, 2017
Darrel Pearson and Claire Kennedy recently attended the International Compliance Professional Association's (ICPA) EU Conference in Miami, Florida from March 12-15, 2017. Attached is the power point presentation they jointly presented with Christina Rinne of Neiderer Kraft & Frey Ltd. on March 14th entitled: "Impact of BEPS from a Customs and VAT Perspective".
Buying and Selling a Business
March 2 and March 9, 2017
Bryan Haynes is chairing "Buying and Selling a Business" at the LESA Conference March 2 (Edmonton) and March 9 (Calgary). Kelly Ford, Mark Kortbeek and James McClary are members of the Faculty. The theme of this program is buying and selling private businesses and includes discussions about structuring considerations from a tax perspective; pre-transaction considerations, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and regulatory approvals; and negotiating, reviewing, and drafting key terms of asset-purchase agreements. The program will also include a timely topic – hybrid share/asset purchase agreements. There will also be a discussion on how to effectively close a purchase and sale transaction with effective use of closing agendas and execution of documents.
Propel 2017
March 1-2, 2017
Stephen Burns was one of the organizers of the Bennett Jones-sponsored Propel Energy Tech Forum 2017 in Calgary. The forum featured panel sessions on meeting investors, corporate dealmakers, and navigating the U.S. market entry. Kelly Ford introduced a tech talk on digital oilfields and James McClary introduced the session on emerging resource recovery and management companies. The forum also featured tech talks on environmental stewardship and advanced materials.
Drafting Wills and Trusts
February 28 and March 7, 2017
Barbara Kimmitt presents "Drafting Wills and Trusts" at a Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar in Edmonton and Calgary.
Advocates Society Class Actions Advocacy
February 14, 2017
Cheryl Woodin presents at the Advocacy Society on the topic of Class Action Advocacy - Critical Updates re Product Liability.
The Top 10 Questions from Clients on Construction and Infrastructure Projects
February 08, 2017
Construction and infrastructure projects give rise to a broad range of legal
issues that require careful consideration to ensure that legal risks are
minimized and project budget and schedule are maintained. As advisors on a
broad range of projects, our construction and infrastructure team provides
answers to clients on a wide range of issues spanning many different areas of
the law. Speaking at this event are Geoff Stenger, Jason Roth, Bruce Mellett, Brian Reid, Chris Petrucci and Kelsey Meyer.
Advocates Society Motions Advocacy
February 07, 2017
Cheryl Woodin is the program chair at the Advocacy Society on the topic of Motions Advocacy.
Mineral Exploration Roundup 2017 Conference
January 23, 2017
David was a member of the Legal Panel on Aboriginal Rights discussing contemporary and emerging aboriginal law issues in Canada related to mineral exploration and development hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration of British Columbia.
Changes in the Legal Profession
January 19, 2017
Margaret Kim was a panelist on Changes in the Legal Profession held at the Ryerson University Legal Innovation Zone.
Recent Developments in Construction Law
January 18, 2017
Christopher Petrucci presents an update on recent developments in construction law and litigation at the Research Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association.
Bennett Jones Presents: Canadian Imports and Exports - From Cradle to Grave
January 17, 2017
Darrel Pearson and Laura Murray presented: Session 1: "Legal and Strategic Considerations for Canadian Market Entry" to IE Canada via webinar. Summary: Your company is interested in doing business in Canada. But where does it start? Does the company need a Canadian subsidiary or a permanent establishment in Canada? Or should it operate from abroad as a non-resident? Who should act as the importer? How should the sale transaction be structured to minimize customs duties and ensure compliance? Should the company outsource part of the work to service providers (e.g. customs brokers, freight forwarders or warehouses)? What are the tax implications of these decisions? In this session, Darrel Pearson and Laura Murray from Bennett Jones LLP will provide an overview of the threshold issues that should be considered before a business begins importing products into Canada and discuss strategies for structuring your business model to maximize efficiency, streamline costs and avoid compliance issues down the line.
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