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Speaking Engagements
Cannabis Canada Forum Edmonton
April 13-14, 2018
Jennifer Miller is a panelist at the Cannabis Canada Forum Edmonton and will speak on the Forum’s Business Day on cannabis in the workplace.
2018 Tax Executives Institute
April 12, 2018
Greg Johnson is a presenter at the 2018 Tax Executives Institute, Calgary Chapter Luncheon in Calgary, Alberta. Greg will share his insights on selected budget 2018 update, tax analysis of subscription receipts, reduction of treasury shares used to settle RSU obligations, note refinancings – 20(1)(c) issues and GAAR – subsequent legislative amendments.
Expert Evidence and Witness Conferencing 2018
April 10, 2018
Andrew Little presents on a panel that also includes Bennett Jones partner Dominique Hussey to tribunal members conducting hearings under a provincial statute.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Interests and Finding Opportunities in Insolvency
April 09, 2018
Gavin Finlayson presents on the types of insolvency or insolvent events and the 2009 Amendments to the Bankruptcy Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in the context of intellectual property. Problems and gaps in the Amendments are identified with a comparison of the Canadian situation and the U.S, position. Also addressed are the legacy of the Body Blue and YBCI cases and offered solutions to protect IP licensees from termination.
George Vlavianos at International Arbitration Conference in Qatar
March 21, 2018
George Vlavianos spoke at the Third International Arbitration Conference in Doha on multi-tier dispute resolution clauses - benefits, drawbacks and effects of non-compliance. The theme of the conference is Qatari law and international conventions.
The event brings together prominent experts, senior world arbitration figures, lawyers and consultants from more than 15 Arab and European countries.
TEC Edmonton Fraud Seminar
March 21, 2018
Michael Sestito and Jim Schmidt present at the TEC Edmonton Fraud Seminar.
Canadian Energy Law Foundation Fundamentals Seminar
March 14-16, 2018
Ashley White and Laura Gill present at the Canadian Energy Law Foundation Fundamentals Seminar on "Damages in the Energy Industry". Drawing from recent case law, this presentation will provide an overview of how the general principles of damages operate in an oil and gas context including types of damages sought and potential exposure. It will also identify recent trends in damages claims and practical tips for minimizing litigation risk and exposure for businesses operating in the oil and gas industry.
International Compliance Professionals Association Conference 2018
March 11-14, 2018
Preparing for and Surviving a Canadian Audit: ICPA Canadian counsel and Canadian trade law expert Darrel Pearson will describe the scope and nature of Canadian trade verifications and will provide tips and traps relating to their conduct, including the relationships between voluntary disclosures and audits. Darrel will also explain the obligations to correct and appeals that follow the completion of Canadian trade verifications.
Cannabis in Canada 2018 & Beyond
March 08, 2018
Ranjeev Dhillon is a panelist at a Bennett Jones event in Calgary, AB, with Jon Truswell (Partner) and Rod Elliot of cannabisCONNECT.
The Blame Game: Determining Responsibility for Project Delays
March 08, 2018
While construction delays are common on most projects, allocating responsibility for these delays can be extremely difficult, particularly where multiple parties may be at fault.
Cannabis Canada Forum Calgary
March 02, 2018
Jennifer Miller is a panelist at the Cannabis Canada Forum Calgary and will speak on the Forum’s Business Day on cannabis in the workplace.
2018 Academy Series Presentation
February 28, 2018
Sara Parchello presents “Cannabis in the Workplace” at the client breakfast seminar “academy series presentation”.
Cannabis in the Workplace: A Primer for Employers
February 28, 2018
Sara Parchello was a panelist at a Bennett Jones event for employers, along with Ranjeev
Dhillon, Talia Bregman and Tyler Henderson.
Cannabis in the Workplace: A Primer for Employers
February 28, 2018
Talia Bregman, Ranjeev Dhillon, Tyler Henderson and Sara Parachello are panelists at Cannabis in the Workplace: A Primer for Employers, a Bennett Jones events for employers.
NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit
February 23, 2018
Ruth Promislow will be a panelist at the 2018 Cyber Risk Summit in Toronto. She will speak on “Claims Walk Through Process from a Policyholder View.”
2018 Energy Tax Symposium
February 21, 2018
Greg Johnson is a panelist at the International Fiscal Association’s 2018 Energy Tax Symposium in Houston, Texas. Greg will share his insights on the energy challenges faced by Brazil, Canada and Mexico. Conference speakers include key energy tax experts from around the world.
Bennett Jones Fraud Seminar
February 07, 2018
Michael Sestito, Jim Schmidt and Mathieu LaFleche present at the Bennett Jones Fraud Seminar.
Duncan Card at ISACA Bermuda TechTalk series
January 25, 2018
Duncan Card was a guest speaker at the ISACA Bermuda TechTalk series, "Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure: Regulatory Developments & Trends – 2018", Hamilton Princess Hotel, Bermuda.
Morneau's Morsels - Wills Estates and Trusts Lunch Seminar
January 22, 2018
Jay Winters presents an overview of the federal government’s 2017 private corporation tax proposals: What were they? What’s changed and what’s left? What else can we expect?
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