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Speaking Engagements
Sixth CETA Symposium
February 14, 2011
The Canada/EU Negotiations of a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) remain a high priority for the Canadian government and industry stakeholders as they continue in 2011.
The Association of General Counsel of Alberta Presentation
February 10, 2011
Dan Gallagher presents, "The New Rules of Court - What Do I Need to Know to Manage Litigation in my Company?," to the Association of General Counsel of Alberta.
IP in Healthcare IT Transactions
January 27, 2011
Whitt, Michael, "IP in Healthcare IT Transactions" delivered at Bennett Jones, Calgary, Alberta (January 27, 2011).
Negotiating and Drafting Major Business Agreements
January 25-26, 2011
At the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, partner Bryan Haynes co-chairs the program and presents "Commonly Negotiated Deal Points in M&A Transactions". Partner Stephen Burns moderates the panel, "Sourcing and Procurement Agreements: Industry Panel and Perspectives," at Insight Information's conference Negotiating and Drafting Major Business Agreements.
The Canadian Institute's 12th Annual Advanced Forum on Pension Reform
January 25, 2011
Susan G. Seller presented at and authored a paper entitled, "Terminations, Severance and Pension Plans: Meeting New Legal Obligations," at the Canadian Institute's 12th Annual Advanced Forum on Pension Reform, Litigation & Governance in Toronto, Ontario, at the Sutton Place Hotel.
Western Forum on Privacy Law & Compliance
January 20, 2011
Martin Kratz and Stephen Burns present at the Canadian Institute's Western Forum on Privacy Law & Compliance (January 20-21, 2011) at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary.
6th Annual Western Canada Labour Relations Conference
January 18, 2011
At Insight Information's 6th Annual Western Canada Labour Relations Conference (January 18-19, 2011), held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, BC, Stephen Burns presents, "Developing a Corporate Policy for Social Media: What Companies Need to Consider."
Cyber Security & Cyber Warfare: Governance of IT Infrastructure
January 14, 2011
Duncan C. Card, Guest Speaker, "Cyber Security & Cyber Warfare: Governance of IT Infrastructure", Ministry of the Attorney General, E-government Practice Group, Province of Ontario, January 14, 2011.
Law 533 – Wills and Estates - 2011
January 01, 2011
Barbara Kimmitt is the co-sessional instructor for Law 533: Wills, a course offered through the University of Calgary Law School.
Implications on Foreign Investment in Canada Following the BHP/Potash Experience
December 09, 2010
On November 3, 2010, the Canadian government concluded, on an interim basis, that BHP Billiton's offer to acquire Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. was not likely to be of "net benefit" to Canada under the Investment Canada Act. Shortly thereafter BHP withdrew its offer.
Shanghai Conference 2010
December 09, 2010
Presented "Direct Equity Investments: Opportunities to participate in Business and Financial Growth of North American Companies" at the International Mining and Energy Forum of the Shanghai Conference 2010 sponsored by the Global Chinese Financial Forum in Shanghai, China.
Health Informatics Bootcamp
December 03, 2010
Michael Whitt participates in an expert panel at the University of
Waterloo Health Informatics Bootcamp, discussing the unintended
consequence of reduced vendor choice arising from standards built
into procurement and conformance-testing exercises. The session
will take place Friday, December 3 in Calgary at the Faculty of
Medicine, U of C.
University of Waterloo Health Informatics Bootcamp
December 03, 2010
Whitt, Michael, participated in expert panel at the University of Waterloo Health Informatics Bootcamp, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary (December 3, 2010).
CAPL Seismic Course
December 02, 2010
Stephen Burns presents, "Seismic Data: Legal Aspects of the Acquisition, Licensing and Use," at the CAPL Seismic Course.
6th Annual Essential Course on Pensions
November 30, 2010
Susan G. Seller wrote a paper and co-presented on the topic, "Working with Defined Contribution Plans and other Capital Accumulation Plans," at the 6th Annual Essential Course on Pensions presented by Osgoode Professional Development in Toronto, Ontario.
One-day Financial Industry Summit
November 24, 2010
Lincoln Caylor participates in the Schulich School of Business' One-day Financial Industry Summit on November 24, 2010, held at the Miles S. Nadal Management Centre in Toronto, ON. Lincoln presents, "Legal Perspectives: Fraud and Deception; Protecting Companies and Yourself."
Taxation Issues in Real Estate Transactions
November 23, 2010
Tom Bauer presented Restructuring Real Estate in a Recession: Tax Issues You should be Aware of at The Law Society of Upper Canada's "Taxation Issues in Real Estate Transactions" course.
Document Retention and Destruction in Alberta
November 16, 2010
At Lorman Education's Document Retention and Destruction in Alberta, Stephen Burns presents, "How to Develop and Implement an Effective Electronic Document Retention Policy."
9th Annual Alberta Health & Safety Conference and Trade Fair
November 08, 2010
At the 9th Annual Alberta Health & Safety Conference and Trade Fair (November 8-10, 2010) at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, AB, Jennifer Miller presents, with Lloyd Harman of Enform Canada, "Crossing Borders: Is Your Company Compliant with OH&S Legislation in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan?".
Licensing Executives Society Luncheon
November 04, 2010
At a luncheon for the Calgary Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society, Michael Whitt co-presents, "Did you say Arbitration in Kazakhstan? Arbitration and ADR Clauses in International License Agreements," with Jim McCartney.
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