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Speaking Engagements
Technology Contracts: Update of Leading Trends
November 17, 2008
In this program held at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Duncan Card presented on the most recent and important changes in technology transactions for 2008 and 2009.
Insight Conference
November 13, 2008
Martin Kratz presents "Internet Law: Latest Developments" at the Insight Conference in Vancouver, BC.
Technology Contracts: 2008-09 Update of Leading Trends
October 30, 2008
In this program held at the St. Andrew's Club & Conference Centre in Toronto, Duncan Card presented on the most recent and important changes in technology transactions for 2008 and 2009.
Cross-border Fraud Litigation
October 21, 2008
Maureen Ward presents on Cross-border Fraud Litigation at the 10th Annual Alliance for Excellence in Investigative and Forensic Accounting Conference at the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON, October 20 - 21, 2008.
Toronto Conference 2008
October 17, 2008
Panelist for "China-Canadian Opportunities" at the Toronto Conference 2008 sponsored by the Global Chinese Financial Forum in Toronto, Canada.
Managing Canadian Compliance from Outside Canada
October 16, 2008
In order to successfully manage trade compliance issues in connection with doing business with and in Canada, it is important to be aware of and respect the differences in foreign and Canadian law and policy. This presentation highlights topics that must be considered when managing Canadian trade compliance from outside the country, including reporting, customs valuation, tariffs, reviews, audits and disclosures, free trade zones, labelling and product regulation.
12th M&A Skills Summit
September 15, 2008
Norman Findlay was a member of the panel during the panel discussion, "Doing the Deal in Today's Environment," at the 12th M&A Skills Summit in Toronto.
Standing Committee on Health Submission
September 10, 2008
During the First Session of the 27th Legislature of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Barbara Kimmitt presented a submission to the Standing Committee on Health regarding proposed changes to the Dependent Adults Act.
IP Summit: Key Developments and Strategies to Keep Your Business and Practice Current
September 08, 2008
Martin Kratz, Arthur Renaud, Irene Bridger, Stephen Burns and Lorraine Pinsent will be presenting at individual sessions during this intellectual property conference. Presented by Insight Information (www.insightinfo.com), the conference runs September 8-9, 2008, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, BC.
Taxation of Inbound Investment Course
September 08, 2008
Tom Bauer was Co-chair and presented Treatment of Hybrid Entities at Federated Press' "Taxation of Inbound Investment" course.
2nd National Pro Bono Conference
September 01, 2008
Michael Eizenga moderates, "Civil Justice Reform - Change for the Public Good," at the 2nd National Pro Bono Conference in Vancouver, BC (September 2008).
University of Alberta Executive Development Program for Petroleum Industry Executives
July 15, 2008
At the University of Alberta Executive Development Program for Petroleum Industry Executives, Dan Gallagher presents, "Understanding the Mediation Process: An Overview," "International Arbitration," and "Commercial Rules of Arbitration: Drafting Your Own and Use of Those of Different Institutions."
Mining & Money: TSX - A Global Resource for Capital
June 01, 2008
Co-presented “Stock Exchange Listing in Canada - Harnessing the Potential of the Canadian Capital Markets” at Mining & Money: TSX - A Global Resource for Capital.
10th Annual Fraud Conference
May 26, 2008
Maureen Ward, an associate in the firm's Toronto office, presents on "The Tort of Negligent Investigation." The 10th Annual Fraud Conference is presented by the Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel.
Ultimate Technology Transactions Course 2008 Update: Technology Transactions Graduate School
May 20, 2008
Duncan Card will be instructing this course in conjunction with
Lexpert Events. This two-day program will take place on May
20, 2008, at the St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre in
Toronto, Ontario and at the Telus Convention Centre in
Calgary, Alberta on May 22, 2008.
Women in Law Conference
May 15, 2008
Valerie Prather, a partner in the firm's Calgary office, will
be speaking on the topic of retaining and advancing women in the
legal profession at this one-day conference which will take place
in Calgary, Alberta. Some of the topics she will be addressing
include generational differences, policy development, the
importance of formal and informal mentoring, and leadership.
Shareholder Rights, Disputes and Remedies
April 29, 2008
Laurie Goldbach and
Rob Staley will be presenting on "Managing Investigations into Stock Option
Granting Practices." This conference is presented by Insight Information and
will take place at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary,
Alberta.
Fundamentals of Administrative Law & Practice Conference
April 01, 2008
Michael Eizenga presents "Regulatory Negligence: Update," at the Canadian Institute's Fundamentals of Administrative Law & Practice Conference in Toronto, ON (April 2008).
Going Public Abroad 2008
April 01, 2008
Co-presented “Stock Exchange Listing in Canada – Harnessing the Potential of North American Capital Markets” at Going Public Abroad 2008 sponsored by the Association of Publicly Traded Companies and DC Finance in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Justice Summit
April 2008
Michael Eizenga is a panel member during, "Civil Justice Reform," at the Justice Summit in Toronto, ON (April 2008).
Bennett Jones