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Speaking Engagements
Canada-China Lawyers Forum
October 01, 2007
Co-presented “Opportunity for Dual Listings in Canada - A Case Study of a Successful TSX-HKSE Dual Listing” at the Canada-China Lawyers Forum sponsored by the Canada-China Lawyers Foundation in Toronto, Canada.
Alberta Expropriation Association Presentation
September 21, 2007
For the Alberta Expropriation Association, Daron Naffin presents, "Duelling Lawyers - How to Improve Your Surface Rights Experience."
Dealing with Dissent and Oppression, Action and Remedies
September 19, 2007
Robert W. Staley is a panellist in the discussion, "The Oppression Remedy in the Context of Creditors and Insolvency". Presented by Insight Information.
6th Annual Energy Contracts: The Latest Legal, Business and Regulatory Developments
September 17, 2007
April D. Grosse, Partner, and Vivek T.A. Warrier, Partner
The Metropolitan Centre
Calgary, AB
September 17 - 18, 2007
Presenters of, "Understanding Common Boiler Plate Provisions in
Energy Contracts" (September 18,2 007, from 1:30pm to
2:15pm).
This conference is hosted by Insight Information.
Shanghai Conference 2007
July 26, 2007
Co-presented "Stock Exchange Listing in Canada - Harnessing the Potential of the North American Capital Markets" at the Shanghai Conference 2007 sponsored by the Global Chinese Financial Forum in Shanghai, China.
Future/Banking Summit
June 28, 2007
Duncan Card will discuss the opportunities that exist for domestic and international banks to leverage existing client assets into new and innovative services that will expand revenue opportunities.
Fraud Happens - Now What?
June 06, 2007
Steven L. Major, Partner, and Christine Plante, Associate Red Deer Lodge Red Deer, AB June 6, 2007 Steve Major and Christine Plante from the Bennett Jones LLP fraud law group present this luncheon seminar, beginning at 11:45am, on how to respond to a civil fraud scenario, including methods available to protect and recover assets and preserve the victim's rights going forward. This event is sponsored by the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce.
Bermuda Compliance Summit
June 04, 2007
Lincoln Caylor presented on conducting an effective fraud
investigation at this two-day conference.
Lexpert's The Ultimate Technology Transactions Course
June 04, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
June 4-5, 2007, Toronto, ON, and June 6-7, 2007, Calgary,
AB
Duncan Card was selected as key-note lecturer by Lexpert to teach
an advanced 1½-day program for technology transactions,
including procurement, risk management, and contract negotiations
and drafting.
Federated Press' Audit Committee Effectiveness Conference
May 31, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
Toronto, ON
May 31, 2007
Duncan Card will discuss the audit and governance best practices
associated with the Audit Committee's oversight of their
enterprise's IT infrastructure and operations.
The Government of British Columbia Technology Leadership Development Program
May 28, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
Victoria, BC
In his one-day session, key-note lecturer Duncan will provide a
practical, step-by-step guide to prepare for, structure, negotiate,
implement and manage the commercial transactions that are required
to build and acquire the many IT goods and services that are
necessary for any large enterprise organization (from IT
procurement to outsourcing transactions).
Counsel to Counsel Forum
May 23, 2007
Presented "Private Equity and Other M&A Transactions: Whose Side are You on?" at the Counsel to Counsel Forum sponsored by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell in Toronto, Canada.
International Construction SuperConference
May 22, 2007
George M. Vlavianos, Partner Millennium Gloucester Hotel & Conference Centre South Kensington, London, UK May 20-22, 2007 Member of the panel for the discussion topic: "Can You Manage the Risk? Navigating the Changing Risk Profile of International Energy Projects" (Tuesday, May 22, 2007, from 7:45am - 8:45am) Bennett Jones is a sponsor of this event.
Corporate Counsel and Risk Management: Whose Personal Assets are at Risk?
May 16, 2007
Barry Reiter, partner and chair of the firm's new economy practice,
spoke on the increasing complexity of the role of in-house counsel
at this invitation-only event.
The event was presented by ZSA and was held at Le Royal Meridien
King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario.
Mastering the Challenges of Bill 198
May 15, 2007
At the Canadian Institute's Reporting on Resources Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Georges Dubé presents "Mastering the Challenges of Bill 198".
Reporting for Natural Resources
May 15, 2007
Norman Findlay and Jason MacIntosh co-presented, "Ensuring Proper Disclosure in an Offering Memorandum for Private Placement," at the Canadian Institute's Reporting for Natural Resources conference in Toronto.
The AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence's Sixth Annual Scientific Conference
May 10, 2007
Duncan Card, Partner
Hamilton Convention Centre
Hamilton, ON
May 10-11, 2007
"Knowledge & Technology Transfer to the End User" (May 10,
3:30pm-5:30pm)
Duncan Card, a panellist at this session, will share his
perspective on the legal issues associated with technology research
and innovation in the automotive sector, and offer insights on how
to expedite the commercialization of that research.
Governance & Liability Symposium for Canadian Board Advisers
May 09, 2007
Barry Reiter, partner and chair of the firm's new economy practice
group, presented on the personal risk of in-house counsel at this
invitation-only symposium presented by Arch Insurance (Canada). The
event was held at St. Andrew's Club & Conference Centre in
Toronto, Ontario.
9th Annual Fraud Conference
May 08, 2007
Maureen Ward, Associate Presented by The Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre, Toronto, ON Topics Presented by Bennett Jones: "Deal or No Deal".
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