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Speaking Engagements
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Taxation
May 19, 2020
At the invitation of the Tax Court of Canada, Anu Nijhawan and Wade Ritchie presented on "Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Taxation" to the law clerks of the Court.
John Baird and Christy Clark on the Shape of Canadas Infrastructure Stimulus
May 14, 2020
John Baird and Christy Clark join ReNew Canada and Global Public Affairs in a conversation on the shape of Canada’s infrastructure stimulus measures. As key decision-makers who made and executed the infrastructure investments following the 2008 recession, John and Christy will discuss:
Employee Relations and Reputation Management Webinar Series
April 30, 2020
Sara Parchello, Carl Cunningham and Susan Seller spoke on Employee Relations and Reputation Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a two-part webinar series co-presented with Teneo.
Katherine Fisher on Safeguarding Canada's Workforce During a Pandemic
April 30, 2020
Katherine Fisher co-presented a webinar on "Safeguarding Canada’s Workforce During a Pandemic" for the C.D. Howe Institute. In the wake of COVID-19, Canadian businesses and organizations face challenges protecting their employees. In addition to keeping workers safe and healthy, leaders must maintain morale, oversee remote working situations, and – for many – consider potential layoffs. Join the C.D. Howe Institute on Thursday, April 30 to hear an expert panel discuss the legal implications around a quarantined workforce, maintaining morale and productivity, and navigating the eventual return to physical workplaces in a way that minimizes the risk of a second COVID-19 wave.
Luke Morrison on Contract Law Challenges in COVID-19 Era
April 28, 2020
Luke Morrison is a featured speaker on Canadian Lawyer’s webinar on Guiding Clients Through Difficult Contract Law Challenges in the COVID-19 Era. Luke and the other panelists will discuss how clients may be contractually exposed, what steps they or a counterparty can take if unable to perform and how to mitigate risk should contracts not be fulfilled.
Jane Helmstadter on COVID-19 and Commercial Real Estate
April 14, 2020
Jane Helmstadter joins the Commercial Real Estate Podcast to talk about the legal ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial real estate in Canada.
Administrative Law Q & A with the Honourable Marshall Rothstein C.C., QC
April 02, 2020
Brynne Harding, the Honourable Marshall Rothstein C.C., QC, retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and Brendan MacArthur-Stevens of Blakes, participated in an "Administrative Law Q&A" to the administrative law class at the U of C Faculty of Law.
Osgoode Hall Business Law LLM Program
April 2020
Denise Brunsdon is an invited guest lecturer to speak in April 2020 on the subject of Trademarks Law in Osgoode Hall Law School in the Business Law LLM program.
Human Resources Navigating COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Sara Parchello presents a webinar on "Human Resources Navigating COVID-19" for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. This webinar will focus on key human resources issues facing businesses and individuals during this crisis period.
Sara Parchello on Human Resource Issues for Business: GVBOT Webinar
March 26, 2020
Sara Parchello joined the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Business Resiliency Webinar Series to discuss key human resources issues facing Canadian businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sabrina Bandali on Export Controls and Sanctions Update
March 25, 2020
Sabrina Bandali co-presents on "Export Controls and Sanctions Update: Latest Practice Issues and Development" at the Canadian Bar Association's OBA International Law Program.
AMHSA Workplace Mental Health in Alberta Workshop
March 12, 2020
Jennifer Miller participated in a panel discussion during the workshop "Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces in Adverse Economic Times".
Christopher Petrucci on Common Project Pitfalls and Frequently Litigated Disputes
March 11, 2020
Chris Petrucci co-presented on "Common Project Pitfalls and Frequently Litigated Disputes" at the 12th annual Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects. Construction projects are complex, with many moving pieces and potential for things to not go as planned. As such, they contain fertile ground for disputes often leading to litigation. Identifying common construction claims and working to avoid them must constitute an essential part of each party’s risk management plan. In the presentation, Chris and the panel addressed the following:
What owners and contractors tend to overlook in contract negotiation
Proactive steps that can be taken to recognize possible pitfalls
Establishing controls to deter disputes and change course as soon as issues arise
2020 Construction Adjudication Symposium
February 27, 2020
David Wahl is a panelist on "Implications of Prompt Payment for Construction" at the CIQS/RICS 2020 Construction Adjudication Symposium in Calgary.
Andrew Disipio on Corporate Governance Strategies in Response to Climate Change-Related Risks and Opportunities
February 07, 2020
Andrew Disipio appears on a panel discussing "Corporate Governance Strategies in Response to Climate Change-Related Risks and Opportunities" at the 2020 Business & Law Conference. The corporate governance panel will explore how Canadian companies can mitigate the risk of climate change on their individual companies and stakeholders by implementing good corporate governance strategies. It will also explore what opportunities exist to help firms take advantage of changing markets and new capital sources through improved corporate decision making.
Proposals to Convert Health and Welfare Trusts to Employee Life and Health Trusts
February 05, 2020
Jordan Fremont co-presents "Proposals to Convert Health and Welfare Trusts to Employee Life and Health Trusts (ELHTs)" at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute of Pensions and Benefits Law. Topics include: exploring the tax policy for phasing out Health and Welfare Trusts (HWTs) and encouraging migration to Employee Life and Health; examining the differences and advantages of ELHT rules; how you convert HWTs to ELHTs, and the consequences of not converting; and discussing the practical considerations and what to tell your clients.
Chapter 15 and Cross Border Asset Recovery Update
February 3-5, 2020
Maureen Ward is a panelist on "Chapter 15 and Cross Border Asset Recovery Update" at the American Bankruptcy Institute Caribbean Insolvency Symposium. This panel will focus on the latest developments in how jurisdictions are working together including an update on Chapter 15s, a discussion of the UNCITRAL model law on group enterprises, the guide to enactment, and the model law on asset recovery currently in the works. This panel will also discuss strategic methods for locating and preserving assets across borders.
Michael Smith on The High Stakes World of Emissions Litigation
January 29-31, 2020
Michael Smith is a panelist on "The High Stakes World of Emissions Litigation - An International Scorecard on the State of Play and What's Next" at the American Bar Association 2020 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts and Products Liability Litigation Committee's Joint Regional CLE Program.
Cheryl Woodin on Cross-Border Mass Torts Litigation
January 22, 2020
Cheryl Woodin moderated a webinar on issues in modern cross-border mass torts litigation, presented by the International Association of Defense Counsel.
AME Roundup - UNDDRIP
January 21, 2020
Sharon Singh appears as a panelist on "UNDRIP" at the AME Roundup 2020. UNDRIP was enshrined into laws of BC in November 2019. This panel discussion will provide background to those who are unfamiliar with the new legislation, an update on the current status and some context for what it means both legally and practically. Finally the session will aim to provide some insight on what it may mean as industry, provincial government and First Nations governments progress on the path of reconciliation.
John Baird at RBC Economic Outlook 2020
January 21, 2020
John Baird provides his expert analysis on key trends and priorities for the year ahead at the RBC Economic Outlook 2020, presented by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce.
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