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Speaking Engagements
Bridging China-Canada Mining Conference 2012
February 03, 2012
Presented "Structuring Your Strategic Partnership - The Essentials for Deals with China" at the Bridging China-Canada Mining Conference sponsored by the Global Chinese Financial Forum in Vancouver, Canada.
The Canadian Institute's Forum on Commercializing Cleantech
January 23-24, 2012
Martin P.J. Kratz, Michael Barrett, and Duncan Card are attending the Canadian Institute's Forum on Commercializing Cleantech January 23-24, 2012, at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto. Martin is a panellist during the session, "Creating a Solid Intellectual Property Strategy to Safeguard Your Valuable Innovation: Managing the Risks of Commercializing Your Innovation"; Michael is a panellist during the session, "Secure Your Funding With a Winning Business Plan: Profitably Moving from Innovation to Commercializing"; and Duncan leads the post-forum workshop, "Negotiating and Drafting Licensing Agreements" on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
Communicating with Clients in Light of Canada's New Anti-spam Legislation
December 15, 2011
Martin Kratz, QC, Stephen Burns, and Sebastien Gittens present this webinar highlighting Canada's new anti-spam legislation which is expected to come into effect shortly. While this is an issue of which general counsel must be aware, it is imperative that marketing and communications teams understand what now constitutes spam, especially since fines for non-compliance may be as high as $10 million.
Global Resource Investment Conference 2011
December 09, 2011
Presented “Investing in Canada” and “Chinese Mining and Energy M&A Transactions in Canada” at the Global Resource Investment Conference sponsored by the Global Chinese Financial Forum in Shenzhen, China.
Insight Information's 9th Annual Advanced Mergers and Acquisitions Conference
December 6 – 7, 2011
At the Insight Information's 9th Annual Advanced Mergers and Acquisitions Conference at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, AB, Kevin Zych is part of a panel addressing the issues in the topic "Buying a Company Out of Insolvency: The CNOOC/OPTI Transaction" and Pat Maguire co-presents "Alternative M&A Transactions: Joint Ventures with International Partners". Full conference information is available from Insight's website.
Financial Statements and Financial Reporting Series - Financial Statements IV
December 05, 2011
Join Bennett Jones and external facilitator Dr. John Friedlan for a series of four CPD-accredited seminars on financial statements and financial reporting. Each talk is standalone and you can choose to attend one or more of these sessions.
Paying for Healthcare: The Opportunity for Consumer and Provider Cooperation
December 05, 2011
David Dodge heads the discussion, "Paying for Healthcare: The Opportunity for Consumer and Provider Cooperation," part of the Pfizer Healthcare Series, at the Toronto Board of Trade. The linked PDF is a copy of David's presentation.
Putting Theory Into Practice: Exercising Professionalism and Civility
December 02, 2011
Michael Eizenga presents and co-chairs, "Putting Theory Into Practice: Exercising Professionalism and Civility," with Sandra Forbes of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg for the Advocates' Society.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Prairies/NWT Region's 2011 Grants Announcement
November 24, 2011
As chair of the board of directors of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Prairies/NWT Region, Martin Kratz announces $10 million in funding to support innovative and catalytic projects throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories at the CBCF Prairies/NWT Region's 2011 Grants Announcement in Saskatoon.
Financial Statements and Financial Reporting Series - Financial Statements III
November 14, 2011
Join Bennett Jones and external facilitator Dr. John Friedlan for a series of four CPD-accredited seminars on financial statements and financial reporting. Each talk is standalone and you can choose to attend one or more of these sessions.
Client Conflict Management
November 10, 2011
Join Bennett Jones for a CPD-accredited session for practical advice about identifying and managing conflicts.
Cyber Warfare and Cyber Security
November 3-5, 2011
Duncan C. Card, Panellist, "Cyber Warfare and Cyber Security", Canadian Council on International Law's 40th Annual Conference, Culture and Innovation in International Law, Ottawa, November 3-5, 2011.
International Bar Association 2011 Annual Conference
November 03, 2011
At the IBA 2011 Annual Conference in Dubai, Claire Kennedy is a panellist during the session, "Getting the Most for your Dollar in an International Acquisition."
Bennett Jones Oil & Gas Symposium: Industry Customs Audits and EPC Contract Structuring
November 02, 2011
Darrel Pearson, co-head of the International Trade Group at Bennett Jones and Marian Ladner, Managing Partner of Houston-based Ladner & Associates, present a half day symposium on customs considerations for oil and gas projects in Canada and the U.S.
Federated Press' 3rd Cloud Computing Law Course
November 1-2, 2011
Martin Kratz and Michael Whitt present at the Federated Press' 3rd Cloud Computing Law Course in Calgary, AB. Martin presents two presentations: "Cloud Computing and Copyright Law" and "Open Source License Compliance". Michael presents "Negotiating and Drafting Cloud Computing Contracts: A Checklist for CC Deals".
LESA Rules of Court Interpreted Seminar 2011
November 2011
Presentation: "How Are We Managing? Managing
Litigation Under the New Rules of Court "; co-authored by Laura Inglis
Chubb, Laurie Goldbach and Barbara Stratton for the 2011 LESA Rules of Court
Interpreted Seminar.
Business in Calgary Leaders of Tomorrow 2012
October 25, 2011
Steve Major is a panellist during the fraud presentation at the Business in Calgary Leaders of Tomorrow 2012 conference.
Financial Statements and Financial Reporting Series - Financial Statements II
October 17, 2011
Join Bennett Jones and external facilitator Dr. John Friedlan for a series of four CPD-accredited seminars on financial statements and financial reporting. Each talk is standalone and you can choose to attend one or more of these sessions.
Intensive Short Course on Legal and Risk Management for Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations
October 06, 2011
On October 6, 2011, Susan G. Seller delivered a presentation entitled "Pension Governance and Other Pension and Benefit Issues for the Charity or NPO" at the Intensive Short Course on Legal and Risk Management for Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations sponsored by Osgoode Professional Development in Toronto, Ontario.
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