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Speaking Engagements
Know Your Law: Recent Cases of Significance to the Construction Industry
September 27, 2017
Christopher Petrucci, Jennie Buchanan, Brian Reid, Jason Roth, and Geoff Stenger presented at "Know Your Law: Recent Cases Of Significance To The Construction Industry" at the Bennett Jones' Calgary office.
American Conference Institute 2017
September 25-27, 2017
Darrel Pearson recently spoke at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) Advanced Forum on Customs & Trade Enforcement in Washington D.C. The session looked at such key issues as changes in the rules of origin, the effect of potential changes in volume constraints on industry, trade remedies, industry perspectives and if Buy American will be exempted from NAFTA.
China Mining Congress & Expo
September 24, 2017
Michael Melanson co-presents "Cross Border Investing in Resource Companies" at the China Mining Congress & Expo in Tianjin, China.
Anti-Corruption Law Program
September 21, 2017
Sharon Singh is a panelist at the Anti-Corruption Law Program's meeting, "The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) - Update and Reporting Experience". The program is a partnership involving TI Canada, the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC and the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform (ICCLR), also based at UBC
Association of Corporate Counsel (Edmonton)
September 21, 2017
On September 21, 2017 Enzo Barichello and James Heelan participated in a panel with the Association of Corporate Counsel (Edmonton) on Corporate Counsel and Law Firms: Working Together.
Board Primer on Cybersecurity
September 21, 2017
Martin Kratz, QC presented Board Primer on Cybersecurity to the Board of Directors of a substantial Calgary organization in Calgary, Alberta.
Calgary Chapter of the National CIO Association
September 21, 2017
Martin Kratz, QC presented What You Need to Know About Digital Communications and Privacy: An Update on CASL Enforcement, Mandatory Breach Notification, and the EU’s GDPR to the Calgary Chapter of the National CIO Association in Calgary, Alberta.
Intellectual Property Transactions
September 21, 2017
Martin Sorensen was an invited guest lecturer in the Intellectual Property Transactions course of Osgoode Hall Law School's Intellectual Property LLM program where he presented Tax Issues in Intellectual Property Transactions. Osgoode Hall Law School's Intellectual Property LLM program is Canada's leading advanced intellectual property education program.
CAPL Presentation
September 19, 2017
Daron Naffin participates in a Surface Rights Board panel discussion presented by CAPL.
Osgoode Law School Investor Protection Clinic
September 19, 2017
Joseph Blinick was a panelist on various topics, including best practices for file and client management at the recently launched Investor Protection Clinic, which provides pro bono legal advice to people who believe their investments were mishandled and who cannot afford a lawyer.
The Sedona Conference Working Group
September 18-19, 2017
Ruth Promislow participated at The Sedona Conference Working Group on Data Security and Privacy Liability, Midyear Meeting (San Diego).
Interlex Annual Meeting (Toronto)
September 14, 2017
Ruth Promislow moderated the cybersecurity panel at the Interlex Annual Meeting (Toronto) – “Risky Business: Is your firm ready to respond to a cyber attack?”
ISMG Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit (Toronto)
September 12, 2017
Ruth Promislow was a panel member at ISMG Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit (Toronto) – “We’ve Been Breached: Now What? Working with Law Enforcement, Regulators and Other Third Parties”.
Deloitte Next Generation CIO Academy
July 11, 2017
Gary Solway presents, "Building Relationships with Boards," at Deloitte University's Next Generation CIO Academy.
Jessica Horwitz in Panama City at Inter-American Bar Association Conference
June 29, 2017
Jessica Horwitz spoke on a panel at the 53rd Inter-American Bar Association Conference in Panama City on "International Trade Agreements and the Practice of Law". T?he IABA represents a permanent forum for the exchange of professional views and information for lawyers to promote the Rule of Law and protect the democratic institutions in the Americas.
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation: What to Expect in Canada and British Columbia
June 20, 2017
Bennett Jones and Global Public Affairs held a panel discussion and Q&A in Vancouver on cannabis legalization and regulation, with some of the most knowledgeable and insightful Canadians in this area. Topics that were addressed included:
what's next in the legislative process given the current status of the Cannabis Act
how provinces could approach legalization
the ability of the cannabis industry to supply the anticipated demand
the size of companies from licensed producers to micro or craft growers
Canada’s international obligations and inter-provincial matters
Stakeholders came from a wide range of sectors—including cannabis cultivation, financial services, government, consulting, bioscience and medical cannabis dispensaries.
Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit
June 20, 2017
Ruth Promislow is a panel member on the topic "We've Been Breached? Now What? How to Effectively Work with Law Enforcement and Regulators" for the Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit organized by iSMG (Information Security Media Group) in Chicago, Illinois.
Cybersecurity Seminar Series - Dangerous Assumptions (Toronto)
June 14, 2017
The Bennett Jones Cybersecurity group and a panel of insurance and security experts discuss emerging patterns and threats in cybersecurity. Topics of discussion include:
What common mistakes and assumptions do companies make in
implementing a cybersecurity plan?
What are the critical elements of a cyber plan that are often ignored?
How do I know if my company is doing everything it should be?
What surprises are there about the potential exposures arising from
a breach?
What potential pitfalls of cyber insurance exist, and how to avoid
them?
Cybersecurity Seminar Series - Dangerous Assumptions (Calgary)
June 13, 2017
The Bennett Jones Cybersecurity group and a panel of insurance and security experts discuss emerging patterns and threats in cybersecurity. Topics of discussion include:
What common mistakes and assumptions do companies make in
implementing a cybersecurity plan?
What are the critical elements of a cyber plan that are often ignored?
How do I know if my company is doing everything it should be?
What surprises are there about the potential exposures arising from
a breach?
What potential pitfalls of cyber insurance exist, and how to avoid
them?
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