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Speaking Engagements
Structuring and Deal Strategy for Investments in Canadian Natural Resources
March 30, 2015
Michael Melanson presents "Structuring and Deal Strategy for Investments in Canadian Natural Resources" at the Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Opportunities Symposium hosted by China Beijing Mining Exchange in Beijing, China.
Where Genes and Patents Meet – Challenges for Health
March 28, 2015
Dominique Hussey presents "Where Genes and Patents Meet – Challenges for Health" for the Osgoode Hall LL.M. Intellectual Property LLM Program Class and the Intellectual Property Challenges in the Digital Era in the 21st Century.
Mastering RFPs for a Winning Supply Chain
March 10, 2015
Jason Roth is a speaker on the panel "Future Outlook — Examining New Trends, Developments and Alternative Models in the Bid Selection" at the Canadian Institute's Mastering RFPs for a Winning Supply Chain.
Energy Law Fundamentals Seminar
March 06, 2015
Tom McInerney and Jason Roth present Master Services Agreements in the Energy Sector at the Canadian Energy Law Foundation's Energy Law Fundamentals Seminar, Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta.
Western Canadian Infrastructure Project Owners Forum
March 02, 2015
Jason Roth presents Minimizing Legal and Financial Risk during Procurement and Construction at the Western Canadian Infrastructure Project Owners Forum, Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta.
Western Law Students Association
March 2015
Emily Kettel presents "Intellectual Property Law" as a guest speaker at Western Law Students Association.
Mini-LLB for CIO Conference
February 27, 2015
Michael Whitt presents “Outsourcing and Procurement Contracting – Problem Clauses: Reps and Warranties, Disclaimers, Limitations and Exclusions of Liability” at the Mini-LLB for CIO Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
Association of Corporate Counsel Canada, Alberta Chapter Presentation
February 25, 2015
Christopher Petrucci is a co-speaker for Mandatory Mediation Provisions in Commercial Contracts: Benefits and Pitfalls, a seminar for the Association of Corporate Counsel Canada, Alberta Chapter, Calgary, Alberta.
Economic Outlook Update
February 18, 2015
At an event in Edmonton, David Dodge presents a follow up to the Bennett Jones Fall 2014 Economic Outlook, "The Economy: What we can expect in the next 6-24 months".
CTF/IFA BEPS Symposium, 2015
February 10 and 12, 2015
Claire Kennedy presents at the Canadian Tax Foundation/International Fiscal Association Canadian BEPS Symposium on Transfer Pricing in Toronto, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
Organization of Women in International Trade - Canadian Customs Valuation Considerations for Non-Resident Importers
February 10, 2015
Laura Murray and Sabrina A. Bandali present "Canadian Customs Valuation Considerations for Non-Resident Importers" via webinar for the Organization of Women in International Trade. Their presentation focuses on the responsibilities of non-resident importers; methods of customs valuation; the importer's burden of proof and best practices for record keeping; how to establish a lack of influence in related party transactions, and current issues in post-importation compliance, including corrections, refunds, and the treatment of transfer pricing adjustments.
Pension and Benefit Entitlements Upon Marriage Breakdown: The Legal Guide
January 28, 2015
Mariette Matos presents, "Pension Division at Source: Getting it Right the First Time" at the Osgoode Professional Development's Pension and Benefit Entitlements Upon Marriage Breakdown: The Legal Guide program. Mariette is a frequent speaker at this Conference.
Policy Institute on Pension Reform
January 28, 2015
David Dodge is the keynote speaker at the Policy Institute on Pension Reform at the University of Toronto.
2nd Forum on Major Projects & Infrastructure Qatar
January 27-28, 2015
George Vlavianos and Jason Roth present at C5's 2nd Forum on Major Projects & Infrastructure Qatar: Contract Management & Dispute Resolution at the InterContinental Doha - the City Hotel, Qatar. George presents in "The Evolving Role of Arbitration in Qatar in Resolving Disputes" while Jason presents "Tactics to Negotiate Effective and Workable Contracts". Bennett Jone is the sponsor of the Networking Lunch.
Scotiabank Global Central Bank & Public Institutions Conference
January 20-23, 2015
David Dodge presents "Achieving Policy Balance - Is Monetary Policy really as Stimulative as it Looks?" at the Scotiabank Global Central Bank & Public Institutions Conference.
Oil and Gas Summit 2015: Fundamentals, Financials, Prices, and Politics
January 19-20, 2015
Melanie Aitken presents "Challenges to Foreign Investment in Oil and Gas Markets in Canada: How to Understand and Manage the New Uncertainties" at the Oil and Gas Summit 2015: Fundamentals, Financials, Prices, and Politics in Calgary, Alberta.
The CCF's 2015 Law and Freedom Conference
January 16-18, 2015
Gannon Beaulne speaks on a panel about sources of law at the Canadian Constitution Foundation's 2015 Law and Freedom Conference at Hart House on the University of Toronto's downtown campus.
CVCA Calgary CPD Series: Investment Opportunities, Project Challenges and Deal Trends
January 14, 2015
Pat Maguire and Vivek Warrier present LNG: Investment Opportunities, Project Challenges and Deal Trends at the CVCA's 2015 Professional Development Series event hosted by Bennett Jones LLP in Calgary at Hotel Le Germain. The event explores the current state of the LNG industry, including Industry overview and recent developments; Trends in deal structure; Joint ventures with first nations; Investment opportunities from a developer's perspective; Regulatory and first nations challenges and the path to development; and Legal issues relevant to investors. Bryan Haynes introduced the presentation.
Alberta Law Conference
Winter 2015
Curtis Piggott spoke at the Alberta Law Conference on the topic of Practical Considerations in Relation to Downtown and Higher Density Real Estate Development.