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Speaking Engagements
David Dodge on What a Supply-Constrained Economy Means For Canada
October 11, 2022
David Dodge appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy to testify on the state of the economy and inflation. He told the Committee that we are living in a supply-constrained world in which demand will tend to exceed the capacity of the economy to supply goods and services—and explained what this means for Canadian businesses.
En Pratique! L’ABC de l'Interrogatoire Hors Cour
September 28, 2022
Pascale Dionne-Bourassa is a featured speaker at the Canadian Bar Association's seminar, En Pratique! L'ABC de l'Interrogatoire Hors Cour. The practical training course focuses on helping lawyers hone their questioning skills with the assistance of industry experts.
More information can be found on the Canadian Bar Association's website.
Or Forever Hold Your Peace: Releases in Insolvency
September 23, 2022
Kelsey Meyer and other Canadian and U.S. insolvency professionals speak on "Or Forever Hold Your Peace: Releases in Insolvency" at the 21st Annual Turnaround Management Association Northwest Chapter Cross-Border Conference. Kelsey is a featured panelist on the genesis, developments, and current issues in Canadian law on third party releases in Canadian insolvency proceedings, as well as cross-border recognition of third party releases by Canadian and U.S. Courts, referencing recent cases on the topic.
Exculpatory Clauses in Construction Contracts
September 21, 2022
Geoff Stenger speaks at the Society of Construction Law – Prairies Chapter's panel discussion on construction contracts the complexity of their clauses.
Sabrina Bandali on Cuba Sanctions Dilemmas and How to Resolve Them
September 21, 2022
Sabrina Bandali speaks at the 7th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions, hosted by The Canadian Institute. She will discuss The Most Pressing Cuba Sanctions Compliance Dilemmas and How to Resolve Them - The Finer Points of Managing U.S. and Canadian Conflicts of Law.
The Cullen Report and Tax Evasion
September 16, 2022
Lincoln Caylor speaks at the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists' first formal educational event as an expert on asset recovery and anti-money laundering.
Raj Sahni Speaks on Cryptocurrency and Insolvency Issues in Washington
September 12, 2022
Raj Sahni joins a panel discussing cryptocurrency and insolvency issues at the inaugural Cryptocurrency Fraud and Asset Recovery Network (CFAAR), North America Chapter event in Washington, D.C.
Maureen Ward on The New World of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
September 07, 2022
Maureen Ward joined a panel at the 2022 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain AML Summit. The summit was held at the 39th International Symposium on Economic Crime's at Jesus College, University of Cambridge.
Maureen Ward on Strategic Approaches to Countering Fraud
September 06, 2022
Maureen Ward spoke at the 39th International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge on a panel entitled Countering Fraud—A Strategic Approach. She discussed the new world of cryptocurrency and strategic approaches to countering fraud.
Ag Tech and the Importance of On-Farm Experimentation
July 21, 2022
Lorelei Graham is a featured speaker for the University of Calgary's Policy in Agriculture Webinar Series. In this iteration of the series, Lorelei outlines the technological advancements that are rapidly changing the Canadian farming industry and the daily and long-term impacts of the decisions farmers make when interacting, or not interacting, with these products.
Domicile: What Is It, When Does it Matter and Why Do You Care
June 17, 2022
Barbara Kimmitt presents "Domicile: What Is It, When Does it Matter and Why Do You Care" at the virtual 24th National STEP conference. In this session, Barbara explores the impact of domicile on various aspects of estate, trust and tax planning on both the theoretical and practical levels.
Jessica Horwitz Speaks at the NYSBA International Section Conference
June 15, 2022
Jessica Horwitz speaks at the New York State Bar Association International Section Conference on current trade topics such as sanctions, forced labor import restrictions, transfer pricing, Brexit and others that are affecting clients now and will be for the foreseeable future.
Lincoln Caylor at the Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime
June 15, 2022
Lincoln Caylor speaks at the Canadian Institute's 21st annual event, Canada's leading AML, compliance and financial crime resource forum. Leading industry experts will meet in Toronto to discuss new insights, strategies and compliance measures in this evolving landscape.
Mandatory Disclosure Rules Recent Developments
June 06, 2022
Jared Mackey and Marshall Haughey presented on "Mandatory Disclosure Rules: Recent Developments" at the Canadian Tax Foundation's 2022 Prairie Provinces Tax Conference on June 6, 2022.
Vasilis Pappas and Sharon Singh Present on "Resource Nationalism" to the CBA Natural Resources Law Section
May 18, 2022
Vasilis Pappas and Sharon Singh, together with Patricio Cumming of PAIG Impact in Mexico City, made a presentation to the CBA Natural Resources Law Section on the resurgence of "resource nationalism" around the world, the impact this is having on Canadian companies in the mining and oil and gas sectors and the ways in which such Canadian companies can protect themselves.
Annual Construction Case Law Update
May 16, 2022
Chris Petrucci speaks at the Canadian Bar Association's section on construction law in Alberta. As a treasurer of the section executive, Chris spoke on a panel that reviewed important updates in the construction industry and how recent developments may impact ongoing or new projects within the jurisdiction.
Dominique Hussey on Attracting, Retaining and Championing Diverse Advocates
May 05, 2022
Dominique Hussey speaks with the Commercial Litigation Practice Group at the Advocates' Society 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Lunch, with a focus this year on attracting, retaining, and championing diverse advocates.
Matthew Flynn on Dealing with Digital Assets
May 05, 2022
Matthew Flynn speaks at the European American Chamber of Commerce New York webinar, Dealing with Digital Assets: Business Realities vs. Knowns & Unknowns.
The New Normal in Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution
April 18, 2022
Charlene Hiller, David Little and Jade Scrymgeour are featured speakers in Pacific Business & Law Institute's upcoming webinar, "The New Normal in Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution."
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