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Michael Gwynne will moderate and speak on the subject of "HST: What it Means for Condominiums" at the Association of Condominium Managers (ACMO) member's luncheon in Guelph on January 29.
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Dražen Bulat speaks at the Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario on "Minimizing Risks Through Effective Application of the Pre-Tender Stage" in Brampton on February 5.
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Andy Chan co-chairs the "9th Annual Securities and Business Law Forum" presented by Insight in Toronto, January 25-26.
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Bryan Buttigieg speaks at Ecojustice on "The Roles of the Environmental Expert in Environmental Litigation" in Toronto on January 27th.
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Marty Rochwerg was elected a member of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation at its 2009 Annual Meeting in Toronto.
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James Klotz is featured in the National Post article "Don't Rely on Luck in Foreign Venture" on January 18.
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Tony Crossman and Teresa Meadows are authors in The Law of Climate Change in Canada, the first in-depth climate change legal resource to be published in Canada.
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Miller Thomson contributes authoritative articles to the recently released "2010 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada" detailing developments in several practice areas.
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Karen Durell speaks at the "AFMNet 2010 Annual Professional School" in Toronto on January 29th about the importance of IP for Researchers.
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B. Pigott, K. Kanani and D. Bulat present "The Procurement Process: A Workshop for the Health Industry" in Toronto on (Jan 19), London (Jan 20), Sudbury (Jan 26) and Ottawa (Jan 27) 
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Miller Thomson is proud to announce its leading lawyers for the 2010 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
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Max Maréchaux will be speaking at "The Six-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2010" in Toronto on February 3rd.
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Joe Marin will be speaking on a panel moderated by the Honourable Justice James M. Farley at the TMA Toronto Chapter Lunch and Learn Program on January 26.
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Labour & Employment Seminars - Guelph, London and Waterloo
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David Schnurr will be teaching the Advanced Intellectual Property course at the UWO Faculty of Law throughout the month of January.
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Barbara Doherty was featured in the article "FDI Opportunities: The Time is Right for Infrastructure Investors" in Vantage Greater Toronto.
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James Klotz will be speaking on "Corruption: A Look at the Canadian Issues, both Domestic and Foreign" at York University on January 13th.
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Bryan Buttigieg is speaking at the Environmental Deal-breakers in Real Estate and Business Transactions Course in Toronto on January 18 &19.
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James Klotz will be speaking on Corruption: A Look at the Canadian Issues, both Domestic and Foreign at Schulich School of Business on January 13th.
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Iain Benson was featured in a recent National Post article which covered the Judicial Review of an Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decision. >>
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Karen Durell is the author of two chapters in The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology Innovation, a December 2009 Edward Elgar Publishing publication.
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Miller Thomson is a proud sponsor of Advertising and Marketing Law, Canada's premier event dedicated to this dynamic area of law, in Toronto January 21 - 22.
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David Chodikoff will be a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Queen's University, speaking on the topic of "Ethics in Tax Law" on January 7th.
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Pascale Cloutier et Fadi Amine sont co-auteurs d'un article sur le système de franchise canadien, paru dans l'édition de Novembre 2009 du magazine Lexpert
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Wendy Baker, of Miller Thomson's Vancouver office, has been appointed "one of Her Majesty's counsel learned in law" (Queen's Counsel).
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Pascale Cloutier is recognized as a Cross-border Litigation Lawyer to watch in Canada by Lexpert magazine
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Dwight Dee co-chairs the CLEBC's course on "Creating and Advising a Public Company" in Vancouver on January 22.
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Susan Manwaring is speaking at the Rethinking Investment Approaches Event for Community Foundations of Canada in Toronto on December 2.
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Cherisse Friesen will be speaking at the CLE Residential Real Estate Conference 2009 in Vancouver on December 3.
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Nora Osbaldeston is recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women with a Top 100 Award by the Women's Executive Network.
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Alexandra White will be speaking at the Government Symposium on the topic of Best Practices in EDiscovery in Ottawa on December 1st.
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Eugene Gierczak will be speaking on the topic of "Intellectual Property Issues in the context of Commercialization" at a conference hosted by Queen's University in Kingston on Dec 1.
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Eugene Gierczak will be the moderator of a panel on the topic "The Importance of IP in Transactional Matters : An Initial Consideration or Afterthought" in California on Dec 7.
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Miller Thomson welcomes Robert Forbes, Alan Litwack, Daniel Rothberg and Jack Tannerya who have joined Miller Thomson as Partners in the Toronto Business Law Group.
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Amyn Lalji has joined Miller Thomson's Vancouver office as a Partner. His practice focuses on Aboriginal and Corporate law.
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Amyn Lalji speaks at Insight's Aboriginal Tax and Financial Management Forum in Calgary, Nov. 24-25
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Sandra Enticknap speaks at the CLEBC's "Wills Estates and Trusts Conference 2009" in Vancouver on November 27
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Tamara Farber will be speaking at the Prinicipal Luncheon Series for Innis College in Toronto on Nov 26.
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Judson Whiteside is recognized as one of Markham's Masters of Business with the Anthony Roman Award.
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Tamara Farber will be speaking at the University of Guelph on Environmental Claims on Nov 24.
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James Klotz
appeared on CTV news on November 18 speaking as President of Transparency International Canada on where Canada places in the Corruption Perception Index.
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Chris Blom, Larry Foy and Fiona Brown will be speaking at Trends in Insurance Litigation at The Insurance Institute in Toronto on December 1.
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Robert Noce, Q.C. speaks to the Canadian Condominium Institute in Edmonton on December 2.
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Susan Manwaring will be speaking at a workshop hosted by Miller Thomson and the Canadian Council for International Co-operation in Toronto on November 23.
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Fiona Brown will be speaking on The Importance of Mentoring at the Women in Law Conference in Toronto on Novemer 24.
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Amelia Leckey will be a guest lecturer at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto on November 18, 2009. She will be speaking to an insurance law class regarding long-term disability claims.
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Bruce McCartney is a panellist at the Advanced Mediation Advocacy Forum in Toronto on November 18.
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Katherine Xilinas is co-chairing and will be speaking at the "Aboriginal Tax And Financial Management Forum" in Ottawa on November 18-19.
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Miller Thomson hosts a complimentary accountants breakfast seminar in Toronto on November 12.
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Rosanne Rocchi speaks on "Costs and Consequences - Avoiding the Pitfalls of Legacies and Bequests" at the Law Society of Upper Canada Estates and Trusts Summit in Toronto on November 12.
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Susan Manwaring speaks at a breakfast seminar on challenges posed by recent economic events to charitable organizations in Toronto on November 18.
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Maurice Fleming presents "Recent Developments in PPSA Case Law" at an Osgoode Professional Development course in Toronto on November 18.
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John Tidball speaks on "Highlighting Current Government Regulations Impacting EFW" at the Canadian Institute Conference on Waste-Based Energy in Toronto on November 23.
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Aaron Atcheson, Tony Crossman and John Tidball present a seminar on environmental and cleantech developments, in Toronto on November 26.
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Patricia Conway speaks on the topics of Protecting Your Assets at the 13th Annual Condominium Conference in Markham on November 6.
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Rachel Blumenfeld is a panel speaker on the topic "A potpourri of insurance planning topics: Beneficiary designations, life insurance trusts, policy transfers, and charitable gift planning"
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Warren Kleiner speaks at the 13th Annual Condominium Conference in Markham on November 6.
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Michael Gwynne and Audrey Loeb participate as exhibitors at the 13th Annual Condominium Conference in Markham on November 6.
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Rachel Blumenfeld co-presents "Planning for Persons With Special Needs" for the Estate Planning Council in London, Ontario on November 16.
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David Woolford of Miller Thomson, together with BDO Dunwoody LLP and RBC Royal Bank, present "Tips and Traps of Doing Business in the USA" in Guelph on November 5.
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Anil Bhole guest lectures a class on "Management Science: Economics of Technological Change and Entrepreneurship" in the University of Waterloo Engineering class on November 17
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Tony Crossman speaks on climate change at the CBA's National Environmental, Energy & Resources Law Section meeting
with the Department of Justice (Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada) in Ottawa on November 5.
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Iain Benson has recently been made a Research Fellow, Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life, University of Alberta. Click for more.
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Aaron Atcheson speaks on "Renewable Energy and the Carbon Markets" at the U of T Carbon Finance Workshop in Toronto on October 29
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The Vancouver Office hosts a "CleanTech, Green Energy & Environmental Update" seminar on November 18.
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Max Maréchaux speaks on "Power of Attorney Update" at the Law Society's Practice Gems: Title and Off-title Searching 2010 program in Toronto on January 13
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Kate Lazier speaks on "Gifts of Securities from a Legal Perspective" at the CAGP GTA Roundtable even in Toronto on November 4
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Daniel Kiselbach and Cheryl Teron speak at IE Canada's seminar: "Doing Business in Brazil" in Vancouver on November 17
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James Klotz chairs a program and delivers a paper at the American Bar Association International Law Section Fall Meeting in Miami this Friday, October 30
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The Edmonton Office is hosting "Environmental Law in Alberta: What's New and Notable" Breakfast Seminar on November 19th
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Fraser Mann participates in a keynote panel on "Information Technology Issues: The Legal Landscape" on October 21
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Fraser Mann speaks on "Privacy and Data Security Laws Impacting IP/IT Transactions" at the Federated Press Mastering IP & IT Transactions course on October 27
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Lou Milrad has been requested by The Conference Board of Canada to speak on "Risk Management Planning for Cyber Threats" at the Conference Board's Cyber Security Protection Strategies 2009
event in Gatineau, QC on November 2&3, 2009
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Jane Chung speaks on "Understanding Priorities Issues" at the LSUC CLE's 8th Annual Real Estate Law for Clerks on October 22
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Miller Thomson Named Top GTA Employer
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The Edmonton Office is hosting an Executive Breakfast Seminar on "Recent Developments in Labour and Employment Law" on November 12
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Robert Noce will speak at the "Association of Summer Villages of Alberta 51st Annual Conference" in St. Albert on October 16
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Iain Benson speaks on "Religion and Multiculturalism in Canada: The Need for a Paradigm Shift" at the conference Towards a Democratic Cosmopolis in Toronto on October 22
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Lou Milrad was honoured as a Local Hero by ORT Toronto on November 18 for his outstanding leadership, and contribution to the education of children & adults locally, nationally, and worldwide.
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Lonnie Brodkin-Schneider has been appointed to the Parody Subcommittee of the Emerging Issues Committee of International Trademark Association for the 2010-2011 term
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Miller Thomson held a full-day labour relations and employment conference on October 8th. Over 300 guests enjoyed a keynote address by the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin. Click for more.
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Dalton Albrecht chairs and Katherine Xilinas speaks on "Transfer Pricing" at the ABA 2009 Fall Meeting in Miami on October 28
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Martin Rochwerg presents "Wasting Freezes and Life Insurance" at the 2009 Associate Members Meeting of The Conference of Advanced Life Underwriters on October 30
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Martin Rochwerg presents on "Tax Effective Cross-Border Estate Planning" and is the Course Leader for Tax Planning For Migration To And From Canada for the Federated Press on Nov 25 & 26
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Audrey Loeb chairs "The Condominium Conundrum in a Challenging Environment", an OBA program, in Toronto on October 22. Warren Kleiner speaks at the event.
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Miller Thomson is hosting a Tax seminar in Vancouver on October 22, 2009
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Martin Rochwerg presents "Freezing, Thawing, Refreezing - Intricacies of an Estate Freeze" at the 2009 Ontario Tax Conference on October 20
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Miller Thomson is hosting a Charities & Not For Profit seminar in Vancouver on October 22, 2009
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Miller Thomson is hosting a Private Client Services seminar in Vancouver on October 22, 2009
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Iain Benson speaks to two groups at the University of Toronto on October 3, 2009. Click for more.
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Fraser Mann is featured in the October/November issue of Backbone Magazine. Click for more.
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Andrew Roman speaks on "The Risk of a Cross-border Incident from the Litigator's Perspective" at the upcoming Nuclear Inter Jura Congress in Toronto on October 7, 2009
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Joshua Liswood is a panelist at the Institute of Corporate Directors Seminar on Governance Education for Hospital Board Members on October 29, 2009
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Miller Thomson's Calgary Office, along with PwC will be hosting a breakfast seminar on "Managing Risk: The Alberta Context" on October 27, at the Calgary Westin
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Fraser Mann co-chairs a major conference co-sponsored by Miller Thomson and IPAC on the topic of "Strategic Procurement and Sourcing: What Does the Future Hold?"
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The Edmonton Office is co-hosting a Seminar on Individual Pension Plans (IPP's) on Wednesday, October 14
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Aaron Atcheson of our London office represented Wasatch Wind, Inc. on its sale of the world's largest offshore wind prospect. Click here for more.
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Jay Hoffman was featured in the article "Signs of life in the IPO market" in the National Post on September 16
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Robert Hayhoe and Kate Lazier speak on "Thriving Through a Charity Audit" at the CCCC 2009 Annual Conference in Toronto on September 30
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Susan Manwaring speaks on "Endowed Gifts - The Impact of the Economic Downturn & Lessons Learned for Structured Gifts in the Future" at the CCCC 2009 Annual Conference in Toronto on September
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Our Calgary office will be hosting Charities and Not-for-Profit Workshop (Part II) in Calgary on October 22 at the Sheraton Eau Claire
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Coffee Talk: Shane Smith presents "Pandemic Preparedness: Labour and Employment Law Considerations" (September 23, 2009)
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Dražen Bulat presents a lecture on Tendering Law to the Toronto Construction Association in Richmond Hill on October 7
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Pat Forte speaks on various employment law topics at the Independent Living Senior Managers' (ILSM) Conference at the Kempenfeldt Centre in Barrie on September 29
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Gordon Plottel speaks at the Canadian Franchise Association's Western Canada Franchise Summit in Vancouver on Sept. 30
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Dražen Bulat presents a lecture on Bonds/Insurance to the Toronto Construction Association in Richmond Hill on October 14
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Jeffrey Carhart and Jay Hoffman are co-authors of "Canada's Asset Backed Commercial Paper Restructuring: 2007-2009" for the Banking & Finance Law Review (Carswell, September 2009)
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Josh Liswood speaks on the topic of Critical Issues for Hospital Board of Directors at the OHA Region 5 Conference in Stratford on October 2
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Iain Benson speaks on "The Place of Religion in the Public Square" to the Canadian Constitution Foundation on Sunday, October 4th
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Dwight Dee and Susan Han speak at the joint breakfast seminar with Deloitte & AON in Vancouver on October 1
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Jennifer Babe speaks at the "What's New in Leasing?" session at the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association's annual conference in Toronto on September 22
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Robert Shipcott speaks on "What's New and Risky in Personal Property" for the Ontario Bar Association's Operation Update on October 2
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Jennifer Babe speaks on "Any New Pitfalls?" for the LSUC Six Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer on Enforcement of Security on October 22
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Miller Thomson's Calgary Oil & Gas Group will be hosting a breakfast seminar on "Impact of Insolvency and Credit Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry" on October 8 at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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Aaron Atcheson speaks on "An Update on the Wide Range of Environmental Issues Impacting Commercial Leasing and Building Owners" at the RealLeasing Conference on September 17
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David Woolford speaks on the topic of "Financing Videogame Products" at the Finance Forum at the Vortex 2009 Competition in Toronto on November 3, 2009
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Gordon Cooper speaks on "Building Blocks For Succession Planning" at the Private Family Office Invitational for family business owners at Niagara on the Lake on September 17th
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Miller Thomson LLP hosts the GTMA International Leaders Breakfast Club on September 30
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Hugh Kelly presents “Legal Issues in Education in Ontario” to the students at Niagara University College of Education (Ontario Campus) on October 8th
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Katherine Xilinas speaks on "Rectifications: What to do when Someone Doesn't Understand the Consequences of Their Legal Documents" at the CICA Commodity Tax Symposium in Ottawa on September 22
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Our Calgary Labour & Employment Group will be hosting a breakfast seminar on "HR Policy Tune UP" on September 30 at the Chamber of Commerce
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Hugh Kelly facilitates Roundtable discussion on “Volunteer-Directors and Executive Directors” York Region Community Foundation Charities Workshop on October 29
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Hugh Kelly lectures on “Powers of Attorney and Wills” as part of a series of Pre-Retirement Seminars to four different groups of principals and teachers in October
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Shane Gross will be presenting seminars in Xiamen, China at the 13th China International Fair For Investment & Trade on September 8th to 11th on business immigration opportunities in Canada.
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Hugh Dyer speaks on "Employment Issues Arising on the Purchase and Sale of a Business" at the Law Society Conference on October 6
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The Edmonton Office is hosting an Executive Breakfast Seminar on Directors Duties, Obligations and Risks in "The Vicinity of Insolvency" and Environmental Liability on Thursday, October 1
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Robin-Lee Norris speaks at a joint meeting of the Guelph & Wellington Developers Association and the Guelph & District Homebuilders Association on September 29
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James Klotz's article, "Canada's Money-Laundering Law Catches an Unsuspecting Civilian", was published in the current issue of Canadian International Lawyer
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The Edmonton Office is hosting Recent Developments in Municipal Law Seminar on Thursday, October 8th
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Our Calgary Office will be hosting a breakfast seminar on NI 31-1-03 Registration Requirements on September 24 at the Chamber of Commerce
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Stuart Rudner speaks on "Reducing Labour Costs While Minimizing Liability" at the Federated Press - HR Compliance Course, Metropolitan Toronto Hotel on September 30
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Stuart Rudner speaks on Cutting Labour Costs for the Human Resources Professionals York Region at Sheraton Parkway North, Richmond Hill on September 16
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Stuart Rudner speaks on The Importance of Pleadings for the Law Society of Upper Canada, New Lawyer Practice Series on September 22
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Esmail Bharwani will present to the Calgary Airways Business Association on the topic of "Voluntary Disclosure and Canada Revenue Agency's evolving policies and practices" on Sept. 16
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Dan McKeown speaks on "Preparing for the Pandemic: EmpIoyers' Statutory Obligation" at a workshop for the Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario in Mississauga on September 25
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Dan McKeown speaks on "Employment Contracts and How to Use Them to Limit the Employers' Liabilities" at a skills workshop for the Centre for Family Business in Waterloo on January 27, 2010
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks on "Import Track: When Inter-Company Payments are Subject to Duty" at IE Canada's annual conference in Toronto on October 21
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Dražen Bulat presents a lecture on Contract Law as part of the accreditation course for the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario on September 18
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Dražen Bulat speaks at The Canadian Institute’s 2nd Annual "Managing Risk at the Pre-Tender Stages of Your Construction Project" on September 29
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Carol VandenHoek has been quoted in an article in the Canadian Lawyer Magazine on the employee repayment clause.
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Jacqueline King co-chairs the Osgoode Professional Development Pre-Conference Workshop "6th Annual Conference: Evidence Law for the Civil Litigator" in Toronto on September 22
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Jacqueline King co-chairs the Osgoode Professional Development seminar "6th Annual Conference: Evidence Law for the Civil Litigator" in Toronto on September 23 & 24
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Jacqueline King mentors and participates in a Demonstration for The Advocates' Society's "Junior Counsel Series: ReAct Like a Pro" in Toronto on October 21
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Jacqueline King speaks on the topic of "Examinations for Discovery in Wrongful Dismissal Cases" at The Law Society's Employment Law Summit in Toronto on October 29
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Larry Bertuzzi and Dan Stachnik speak at the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers at its Annual Conference in Chicago on September 12
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Phebe Chan was a guest on AM1320 Chinese Radio's "Letting you Know" call-in program, discussing Immigration law
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Phebe Chan speaks at CLEBC's "Working Your Way Into Canada 2009" course in Vancouver on September 16
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Kathryn Frelick speaks on the Regulation of Pharmacy Technicians for the Ontario Hospital Association's legal webcast series on September 3
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Lou Milrad speaks on Emerging Issues in Trans-Border Data Flow at Access and Privacy 2009, presented by Ontario's Office of the Chief Information and Privacy Officer (OCIPO) & Ministry of
Government Services (MGS), on October 26-27
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Teresa Meadows co-chairs the Canadian Institutes' Environmental Law & Regulation Seminar in Edmonton November 12-13
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Miller Thomson LLP sponsors the Canadian Urban Institute session on "The Future of Food: Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies for Growing Urban Regions"
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Aaron Atcheson was recently elected to the Executive of the Natural Resources section and re-elected to the Executive of the Environmental Law section of the Canadian Bar Association (Ontario)
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Susan Han and Barbara Doherty speak at the joint breakfast seminar with Deloitte & AON in Toronto on September 9 & 11
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Craig Mills was recently elected Member-At-Large for the OBA Insolvency Section Executive
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Phil Carson and Kent Jesse will present a breakfast seminar on Arbitration Under the Alberta New Home Warranty Program on August 20 in Calgary at the Blackfoot Inn
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James Klotz was recently elected President and Chairman of the Board of Transparency International Canada Inc.
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Veronica Choy will speak on "The role of attitude" at the 3rd Annual Women in Law Conference in Calgary on October 20 at the Ranchmen's Club
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James Rhodes
has been appointed to serve a two year position as the Vice-President to the Volunteer Action Centre ("VAC") Board of Directors for Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge.
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Margaret Sims speaks on the topic of Corporate Bankruptcy at the LSUC CLE program, "Practice Gems – Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law for General Practitioners" on September 24
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Margaret Sims chairs and Craig Mills presents on the topic of Post- Default Security Enforcement at the OBA CLE "Commercial Loans: Practising Perfection to Ensure Enforceable Security"
on October 26
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Michael Gwynne has been appointed to serve on the Professional Standards and Competence Committee of CGA Ontario for the upcoming 2009-2010 year
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Phil Carson and Erin Viala will present a breakfast seminar on Builder's Liens & Construction Law on August 11, at the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary
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Charles Bois
has been elected to the Executive of the CBA's Administrative Law Section, appointed to the Discipline Committee of the Yukon Law Society, and appointed to the Advisory Council of the Independent Power Producers Association of British Columbia
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Roberto Noce, Q.C. presents at Miller Thomson LLP's "Recent Developments in Condominium Law" Seminar in Edmonton on September 17
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Phebe Chan has been elected Secretary of the Canadian Bar Association Immigration Law Section (BC Branch)
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Sarah Hansen has been elected Secretary of the Canadian Bar Association Environmental Law Section (BC Branch)
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Stuart Rudner has been acclaimed as Vice-Chair of the OBA's Labour & Employment Law Section for a second term
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Anthony de Fazekas was featured in the article "On Ecosystems and Entrepreneurs" in Convergence, a publication of MaRS Discovery District, in Spring 2009
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Laura Cassiani was recently re-elected to the OBA Labour/Employment Law Executive as a Member-at-Large. This is her second term.
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The Miller Thomson Foundation Announces
the 2009 National Scholarship Recipients
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Stuart Rudner was quoted in "Spotlight on Labour Law" in the Lexpert publication in June 2009
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Stuart Rudner speaks on "The Six-Minute Employment Lawyer 2009", at the Law Society of Upper Canada in Toronto on June 17
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Tony Crossman and Teresa Meadows speak at the Canadian Petroleum Law Foundation's Research Seminar in Oil & Gas in Jasper on June 19
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Jennifer Bishop is featured in the Law Times for the "Dress for Success" Women's Leadership Initiative clothing drive, June 2009
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Aaron Atcheson
was quoted in the article "Ontario tightening land remediation rules" in Law Times on June 15
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Katherine Xilinas speaks at the "Canadian Mining Law & Finance 2009 Conference: Negotiating in Complex Markets" in Toronto on June 15-16
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Jeff Carhart was interviewed for the article "Call it 'extreme restructuring'" for the Brampton Business Times in May 2009
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Kathleen Kendrick presents on "Environmental Issues and the Purchase, Sale and Lease of Contaminated Assets - Getting the Deal Done" to the Business Law Section of the CBA on June 18 in Calgary
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Women Helping Women: Miller Thomson Supports Dress for Success Toronto
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Coffee Talk: Karima Kanani presents "Revenue Generation for Hospitals" (May 20)
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David Schnurr
has been appointed an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Ontario where he will teach the Advanced Intellectual Property Law course.
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Lou Milrad and Fraser Mann spoke at the "Doing IT Business with Municipalities" seminar and were featured in the MISA/ASIM newsletter in May 2009
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Anthony de Fazekas
was quoted in the article "How to keep the lid on legal expenses" in the National Post on June 1
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Miller Thomson's Dress for Success campaign was featured in the Law Times in June 2009
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Miller Thomson LLP will host "Recent Developments in Administrative Law" in Edmonton on June 18
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Roberto Noce, Q.C. will speak at the "Canadian Condominium Institutes Hot Topics Seminar" in Edmonton on June 10
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David Rice speaks at the Canadian Institute's forum on "The Duty to Accommodate" in Vancouver on June 24, 2009
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Robin-Lee Norris speaks to life skills, career advice and professional development at a Guelph Women in Networking event on June 2
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James Klotz,
Co-chair of Miller Thomson's International Business Transactions Group, was appointed an Adjunct Professor of International Business Law at Osgoode Hall Law School.
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Teresa Meadows will speak at the "Canadian Wind Energy Association's Wind Matters Seminar" in Calgary on June 16
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Teresa Meadows will speak at the "Alberta Chamber of Resources Environmental Forum" in Edmonton on June 3
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J. Andrew Sprague has completed his term as the Chair of the Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group (TCLG)
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Wendy Hulton speaks with Andrea Rosen, Deputy Commissioner of the Competition Bureau, on what advertisers need to know about the new Competition Act provisions at the Canadian Institutes' New
Competition Act Conference on June 23
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Jennifer Babe spoke on "Reform of the Criminal Interest Rate in the Criminal Code" as a problem to business and real estate deals in a meeting between the CBA President with the Minister of
Justice and AG Rob Nicholson in Ottawa on April 29
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Dalton Albrecht presents on "GST/PST Harmonization Issues: The New OVAT" at the DuCharme MacMillan and Associates National Client Group Seminar in Toronto on June 9
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Dalton Albrecht presents on "Transfer Pricing: Customs and Tax Interrelation Effects on International Trade" at the I.E. Canada Transfer Pricing Conference & Workshop in Toronto at the Westin
Bristol Place Hotel on June 4
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Miller Thomson will host a breakfast seminar on Bribery & Foreign Corruption in Calgary on June 11
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Aaron Atcheson, national leader of Miller Thomson's CleanTech Group was successful in having amendments made to Ontario's new Green Energy Act which received royal assent on May 14, 2009.
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Bill Dahms presents "Consents Under the Planning Act" at the Ontario Association of Committee of Adjustment & Consent Authorities Conference, at the Waterloo Inn from May 31 to June 3
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29 Miller Thomson lawyers are named as Leading Practitioners in the 2009 Canadian Lexpert Directory
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Trent Johnson will present "Small Claims Court 101" at the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre on May 21, 2009
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Esmail Bharwani presents on "Tax Audit Issues with a Special Focus on the Voluntary Disclosure Program and Canada Revenue Agency's recently evolving practices"
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Brian Curial speaks at the "Alberta Federations of Regulated Health Professions Fundamentals of Review Committee Process & Practice" in Edmonton on May 11
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Gerald Chipeur, Q.C. appeared on CBC Newsworld to address the impact of the Buy American Clause on Canadian Manufacturers on May 6
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Patricia Conway speaks on "The Impact of Human Rights Legislation on Condominium Governance & Employment Issues" and "The New Procedural Regime under the Provincial Human Rights Legislation
" at the Canadian Condominium Institute in North York on May 14
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André Nowakowski
appeared in the May 2009 issue of Canadian Lawyer speaking on "How to Legal Proof Labour Law in Recessionary Times"
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Miller Thomson LLP is pleased to announce and congratulate the following lawyers who have been admitted to partnership
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Miller Thomson's Labour and Employment Group will host "Managing the Workplace in Challenging Times: Some Creative Solutions" in London on May 28
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Miller Thomson's Labour and Employment Group will host "Managing the Workplace in Challenging Times: Some Creative Solutions" in Guelph on May 26
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Miller Thomson's Labour and Employment Group will host "Managing the Workplace in Challenging Times: Some Creative Solutions" in Waterloo on June 2
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks at IE Canada's "Are You Compliant? Customs Updates and Food & Consumer Product Safety" seminar in Vancouver on May 28, 2009.
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Susan Manwaring speaks on "New CRA Fundraising Policy and Its Practical Implications" at the 2009 National Charity Law Symposium in Toronto on May 7th
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Sandra Gogal speaks on "On Accommodation Agreements" at the Aboriginal Economic Development Forum (inSight) in Ottawa on June 15-16
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Sandra Gogal
speaks on "Mining & Aboriginal Peoples: Consultation, Accommodation and Participation Agreements" at the Canadian Mining Law & Finance 2009 conference, Negotiating in Complex Markets in Toronto on June 15-16
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Bill Fowlis will participate at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta/Canada Revenue Agency Roundtable meeting May 28
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Bill Fowlis will present on "Tax Planning in Difficult Economic Times" at the 2009 STEP Conference June 18
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Bill Fowlis will present on "The Estate Freeze in Difficult Economic Times" at Calgary CAFE College 2009 on May 13
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Miller Thomson's Labour & Employment Group is hosting a complimentary seminar on "Managing Employee Relations in Turbulent Economic Times" in Toronto on May 5th and in Markham on May 13th
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Clarke Barnes will present at the Canadian Tax Foundation Prairie Provinces Tax Conference May 25-26
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Bill Kenny will co-chair the Canadian Institute's Managing Risk at the Pre-Tender Stage of Your Construction Project in Calgary June 24-25, 2009
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Aaron Atcheson speaks on "Getting that Dirty Deal Done: Environmental Issues in the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate" at the OBA Breakfast in London on April 29, 2009
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Jeff Carhart
was quoted in the article "CanJet put bankrupt tour operator's assets on ice" in The Toronto Star on April 28, 2009
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Our
National Tax Group will sponsor in the ABA Taxation Section Conference in Washington, DC, May 7-9
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Coffee Talk: Anthony de Fazekas presents "Open Source: Risks & Benefits" (April 15)
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Karen Durell
authored the chapter “IAM & Stakeholder Rights: Can we Tame the ‘Wild West’?” and co-authored “Are Gene Patents Really a Threat?: Vulnerable Populations and Access to Genetics” in Biotechnology IP & Ethics, an April 2009 LexisNexis publication
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Greg P. Shannon will present "AB-BC Issues for Estate Planning" to the Kelowna Estate Planning Council on May 5
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Greg P. Shannon will speak on "Board Governance Issues" at the President's Network Inc. AGM, June 5
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Eve Munro
speaks on "Drafting Licensing Agreement: Warranties, Representations, Due Diligence and Allocation of Risk" at the Vancouver LES Licensing Boot Camp on April 24, 2009
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Jeff Carhart
will speak on "Receiverships: New Developments and Resourceful Strategies for Turbulent Times" at the Canadian Institute's Enforcing Creditors' Rights conference at the Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel in Toronto on June 15-16, 2009
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks on "Bringing Customs to the CFO's Attention - Customs vs. Income Tax" at IE Canada's 18th Annual Conference in Toronto on April 20-22, 2009.
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Miller Thomson
earns the #3 position among Canadian law firms for the number of deals completed in Q1 2009, in the Financial Post's categories of counsel to the underwriters of equity offerings, as well as debt and equities combined.
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Damir Karaturovic speaks at Federated Press' "Internet Law" course in Vancouver on April 29-30
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Susan Manwaring, Rachel Blumenfeld, Michael Kerr, and Amanda Stacey
speak at the Annual National Canadian Association of Gift Planners conference in Niagara Falls on April 22-24
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David Tsubouchi appeared on the TV program "The Agenda with Steve Paikin" discussing the Conservative Party of Canada on April 16, 2009
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Wendy Hulton speaks on "The Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act (Bill C-6)" at the Direct Sellers Associations Government Relations Seminar in Richmond Hill on April 29
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Wendy Hulton speaks at the Canadian Cosmetics Fragrance and Toiletry Association's Spring Regulatory Workshop in Ottawa on April 22
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David Chodikoff and James Rhodes speak on the SCC case of Lipson and GAAR and current case law updates at the K-W Tax Practitioner's Breakfast Seminar on May 27
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Miller Thomson has authored "Business Laws of Canada" (2009 edition), published by West.
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Josh Liswood speaks on "Critical Health Care Issues in Region 1 – Strategies to Achieve Success – Governance Best Practices" for the Ontario Health Association in Thunder Bay on April 16, 2009
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Stuart Rudner speaks on "Tips on Reducing Your Labour Costs in These Challenging Economic Times", at the KWA Partners professional development event in Markham on May 27
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Lyne Gaulin will speak on "Debt Restructuring" at the Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association Tax Officers Meeting in Quebec City on May 13, 2009
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Sandra Gogal speaks on "The Evolution of Industry's Duties" at the Pacific Business & Legal Institute: Crown and Aboriginal Duties conference in Ottawa on May 13-14
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Stuart Rudner will speak on "Tips on Reducing Your Labour Costs in These Challenging Economic Times", at the KWA Partners professional development event in Toronto on April 17
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David Chodikoff will co-chair the 5th Basics of International Tax and Transfer Pricing Course at the Metropolitan Hotel in Toronto on May 27-28
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David Chodikoff will speak at the OBA Spring Tax Wrap-Up conference on April 23, 2009
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Sandra Gogal will co-chair and speak on "Accommodation Agreements in the Mining Sector" at the Insight Conference, Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation, in Toronto on May 6-7
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Terrence Warner will present at the Legal Education Society of Alberta's Real Estate in Distress on April 8th in Calgary and April 15th in Edmonton
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Brent Muir will be a panelist at the Canadian Property Tax Association's annual workshop in October 2009
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Sandra Gogal will speak on "Aboriginal Consultation and Effective Processes" at the Insight Conference entitled Aboriginal Oil, Gas and Energy Forum in Edmonton on April 30 - May 1
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Wendy Baker will speak at CLEBC's "Construction Law 2009" course in Vancouver on April 17
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Bruce McMeekin will participate on the panel "Managing Regulatory Investigations" at the CCCA's National Spring Conference in Montreal on April 6, 2009
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The Edmonton Office is hosting an Executive Breakfast Seminar Transportation 2009 on Tuesday, April 21
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Dalton Albrecht chairs & presents on "Transfer Pricing: Customs versus Tax Interaction, TIPS & TRAPS" at the Federated Press 5th Basics of International Tax & Transfer Pricing Course in Toronto
on May 27-28
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Rosanne Kyle will co-chair Insight's "Western Canada Aboriginal Law Forum" in Vancouver on May 26-27, 2009.
Robert Freedman, Robert Janes and Sandra Gogal will also be speaking at the conference.
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Richard Leblanc will speak on "Refranchising": Franchise Resales, at the Canadian Franchise Association 2009 National Convention at The Westin Prince in Toronto on May 3-5, 2009
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Rachel Blumenfeld has authored a chapter in the B'Nai Brith Law Journal (Vol. 1, No. 1:March 2009) entitled "The Jewish Laws of Inheritance and Estate Planning in Canada".
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Jacqueline L. King
will speak on "Advanced Questioning Techniques: Direct, Cross and Re-Examination, Effective Opening Statements, Powerful Closing Argument” at Osgoode Professional Development on April 23-24
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Fraser Mann will co-chair the 9th Annual IT Law Spring Training Program, at the Osgoode Hall on April 30, 2009.
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Phebe Chan was a guest on AM1320 Chinese Radio's "Daily Lifestyles" call-in program, discussing Immigration law.
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The Edmonton Office is hosting an Executive Breakfast Seminar for Builders and Developers on Tuesday, April 14
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Coffee Talk: Joshua Liswood presents "Revenue Generation for Rural and Urban Hospitals" (May 20)
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David Chodikoff
has authored a chapter in the Global E-Business Law & Taxation (Oxford University Press: 2009) entitled "Canadian Considerations of Residency, Carrying on Business, Permanent Establishment and the General Anti-Avoidance Rule".
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As a business owner,
investor, manager or decision-maker, the economic downturn may be affecting you. Creative times call for creative measures. Miller Thomson can help. Click here to find out more.
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Jane Chung was featured in the Spring 2009 issue of Precedent Magazine.
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Miller Thomson is hosting a seminar on Debt Recovery in Challenging Economic Times on April 15, 2009 in Vancouver.
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Amelia M. Leckey
will speak at the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Mid-Year Legal Update in Toronto on April 15, 2009. She will review amendments to the "Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure" that are coming into effect on January 1, 2010.
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W. J. Kenny, Scott J. Hammel and Lauren M. Toreson of Miller Thomson's Edmonton Construction Group will host an Executive Construction Breakfast Seminar in Edmonton on March 26, 2009.
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Teresa Meadows will speak on "Triggers, Tracks and Trends: A Basic CEAA Primer" at The Law of Environmental Impact Assessment in Edmonton on May 14, 2009.
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Kathryn Frelick
co-authored a chapter, "Legal Aspects of Health Information Management" in the textbook Fundamentals of Health Information Management published by the Canadian Health Care Association.
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Gerald Chipeur, Q.C., will speak at the Federated Press Seminar - "Effective Patient Safety Practices" in Calgary on May 11 & 12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency.
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Ryan Morasiewicz will co-chair the session on "EHealth and Privacy Protection" at the 2009 CBA Health Law CLE conference: "Critical Issues in Health Law", May 21-22, 2009 in Vancouver.
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J. Andrew Sprague will speak on "Protecting Your Copyright" on March 31, 2009
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Fraser Mann will speak on "Dispute Resolution in an Economic Downturn" on April 23, 2009
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Tony Crossman will co-chair the CBA's National Environment, Energy and Resource Law Summit:
"Vancouver and the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: Sustainability, Brownfields and Five Other Hot and Emerging Topics", May 1-2, 2009 in Vancouver.
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Maurice Fleming will present "PPSA Defaults" at the LSUC's Real Estate Law Summit in Toronto on April 23, 2009
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Miller Thomson's Calgary office is hosting a Labour & Employment Seminar on March 30, to address Employment Issues in a Slowing Economy. To register for the event please click here
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Miller Thomson's Calgary Tax Group will be hosting a Recent Tax Developments breakfast seminar on March 19, 2009
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Miller Thomson will be hosting our York Region Executive Seminar Series, for more information click here
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Jeffrey Carhart will speak at The Canadian Institute’s conference on "Enforcing Creditors’ Rights" in Toronto on June 15-16, 2009
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Jeffrey Carhart will present the "Cross Border Insolvency" program at the ABA International Conference in Washington, DC, April 14-18
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Jeffrey Carhart chairs and speaks on "Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law for General Practitioners" at the LSUC's Continuing Legal Education Program in Toronto on September 24
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Lou Milrad and Fraser Mann will speak at the Doing IT Business with Municipalities seminar on April 27th, 2009
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Fraser Mann and Lou Milrad will speak on "Cybersecurity and Privacy: The Legal Risks - What Every CIO Needs to Know" on April 23-24
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Coffee Talk: "Speaker to be determined" presents "Developing a Code of Conduct" (June 24)
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Rachel Blumenfeld will be speaking on "Estate Planning and the Jewish Law of Inheritance" March 23, 2009
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Jennifer Babe will co-chair and Wendy Hulton will speak at "The Business of Farming Program" taking place at The University Of Guelph on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.
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Stuart Rudner will chair Osgoode conference "Proactively Managing Legal Risks in Challenging Times" on April 28
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James Klotz will be program chair and speaking on "CISG Drafting Issues Concerning the Parol Evidence Rule" at an OBA program, in Toronto, on March 10, 2009.
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Rosanne Kyle will speak on "Impact Benefit Agreements in BC" at Pacific Business & Law Institute's "Mining in Aboriginal Communities" at SFU Harbour Centre on March 12, 2009.
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Gita Anand will speak on the topic of “Developing an Effective Pre-Employment Screening Program” at a Canadian Institute conference in Toronto on May 21, 2009
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Bill Fowlis will be speaking on "Tax Planning and Legal Considerations with Respect to Business Transitioning" at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 26, 2009
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Robert Janes and Robert Freedman will be speaking at PBLI's "Aboriginal Rights and Title in Canada" forum, Feb. 26-27, 2009 at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside.
Mr. Janes will also be Chair of the event.
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"Laura Cassiani was featured in the CCCA's Spring 2009 issue speaking about "The Global Workplace 101"
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Eugene Gierczak, Chair of Miller Thomson's Intellectual Property Group, was profiled in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of National magazine
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Jane Chung appeared in the Fall 2008 issue of CCCA Magazine discussing her thoughts on "Is the grass really greener?
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Robin-Lee Norris of Miller Thomson's Guelph office named an Honorary Fellow of the University of Guelph.
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Robert Janes will be speaking at the EMA's session on "Effective Working Relationships with Aboriginal Peoples", February 12, 2009 in Vancouver.
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Jenifer Chilcott will be speaking on "International Technology Contracts" at the BC Technology Industry Association's Global Growth Symposium, Feb. 20, 2009 in Vancouver.
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Richard Leblanc will be speaking at the Canadian Franchise Association Legal Day on "Consumer Protection Laws affecting Franchising"on March 3, 2009, at The Old Mill in Toronto.
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Miller Thomson's Edmonton Office is hosting a Labour & Employment Seminar on March 3rd addressing Employment Issues in a slowing economy. To register for the event, please click here
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Miller Thomson will be hosting a Labour & Employment Seminar in London on March 5, 2009
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Susan Manwaring will be speaking on "Using Your Assets for Good: What do the Regulators Say?" a session organized by Philanthropic Foundations of Canada, on February 10, 2009.
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Miller Thomson LLP introduces its MTech Programme to Alberta. Please click here for further information about the program
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Miller Thomson will be hosting a Labour & Employment Seminar in Guelph on March 3, 2009
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Miller Thomson will be hosting a Labour & Employment Seminar in Waterloo on March 11, 2009
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Tamara Farber will be speaking at an OBA Conference, on April 6th addressing "Unique Issues in Environmental Actions: Process, Evidence and Settlement"
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Lou Milrad will be co-chairing a session on "Emergency Preparedness: Helping Your Clients Get Back to Business", on April 3, 2009, organized by the OBA
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Scott Hammel of our Edmonton office has been invited to become a Fellow of the College of Canadian Construction Lawyers which recognizes leading construction lawyers in Canada.
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Canada's Economic Action Plan: The 2009 Federal Budget proposes broad-based and targeted tax measures for businesses and individuals.
For more information, please click here
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F. Max Marechaux will be speaking at a Law Society of Upper Canada program on February 25, 2009, on Powers of Attorney in Real Estate Transactions.
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James Klotz will co-chair and speak on "Dealing with Corruption in the BRIC Countries" at the Federated Press' Mitigating Risk in the BRIC program, in Toronto on May 28-29, 2009.
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James Klotz will chair a program at the International Bar Leaders Conference in Paris entitled "Lawyers and the Financial Crisis: Facilitators or Accessories?" on May 20
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Joshua Liswood was recently recognized by the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario for his contribution to primary care in Ontario.
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James Klotz will co-chair the 2nd annual “Canadian Forum on Bribery and Foreign Corruption: Compliance and Enforcement”, American Conference Institute, in Toronto on April 28-29, 2009.
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James Klotz will be chair & speak an OBA program in Toronto, on March 10, 2009. His topic will be "CISG Drafting Issues Concerning the Parol Evidence Rule"
His topic will be "CISG Drafting Issues Concerning the Parol Evidence Rule"
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Dwight Dee will speak at the CLEBC's "Mining 2009" course on March 27, 2009 in Vancouver.
His topic will be "Financing in Tough Economic Times".
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Dwight Dee will be co-chairing the CLEBC's "Securities for Junior Lawyers and Legal Support Staff" course on Feb. 6, 2009 in Vancouver.
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Jennifer Babe will be speaking at the "CFLA Professional Development Seminar" on January 21, 2009
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Sandra Gogal and Rosanne Kyle will be speaking at the "Aboriginal Law Consultation & Accomodation" conference on Feb. 18th at the Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto
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Jennifer Babe will speak on "The New Ontario Motor Vehicle Act, 2002 Regulations: What Your Clients Need to Know Before April 1, 2009
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Tamara Farber will be speaking at the 3rd Brownfields Redevelopment Course which will be held at the Pantages Hotel in Toronto on January 12 & 13, 2009.
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Veronica Choy of our Calgary office will be speaking at the CBA Business Section and International Business Section in Edmonton on Jan. 19.
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Jill Wilkie will be speaking at the Lorman Workplace Privacy and Human Rights in Alberta Seminar on March 31, 2009
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Bryan Buttigieg will be speaking at a seminar on "Removing Barriers to Green Building Design" on Jan. 28, 2009.
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Effective January 1, 2009, Canadian Law Societies Introduce Client Identification and Verification Rules.
Please click here for more information.
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Rosanne Kyle will be speaking on "Partnering with First Nations: A Critical Piece for Power Project Development" at the Canadian Institute's "B.C. Power" conference
on Jan. 29, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver.
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Rosanne Kyle and Sandra Gogal will be speaking on "Learning Lessons from Recent Consultation and Accommodation Cases:
How Can Aboriginal, Government and Industry Stakeholders Avoid Liability?" at the Canadian Institute's "Aboriginal Law, Consultation & Accommodation" conference at the Metropolitan Hotel in Toronto on February 18, 2009.
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Sandra Enticknap and Ken Burnett will be speaking at the CLE's "Death is not the End - Estate Administration" workshop, Jan. 22-23, 2009 in Vancouver.
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Sandra Enticknap will be course leader at a seminar on "Tax Planning for the Wealthy Family", Feb. 25-26, 2009 in Vancouver.
She will also be speaking on the topic of "The Use of Trusts in Estate Plannning".
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks on "Customs Valuation 101" at IE Canada's Trade Matters: Redefining Your Cross Border Trade Practices Conference in Calgary on February 23-24, 2009.
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Analea Wayne will be chairing a Construction Law seminar in Calgary on April 7, 2009, and in Edmonton on April 16, 2009.
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Miller Thomson Foundation launches the 15th year of the National Scholarship Programme.
Please click here for more information.
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James Rhodes was quoted in the Canadian Living article "What to do with an inheritance" in November 2008
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Miller Thomson is a proud sponsor of the Smiling Land Foundation's "Great Big Give" fundraiser, to help create a support community for cancer patients in Newfoundland & Labrador.
For more information, please visit www.smilingland.ca .
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Phebe Chan appeared on CHMB 1320AM Chinese radio's "Daily Lifestyles" program, discussing Family Class Immigration.
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Henry Leung appeared on CHMB 1320AM Chinese radio's "Complete Guide to Living" program, discussing Builder's Liens.
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Wendy Hulton will speak at the 15th Annual Advertising and Marketing Law Conference on Jan. 23rd, 2009
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Stuart Rudner will be speaking at the Law Society of Upper Canada Professional Development seminar on Nov. 25, 2008
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Stuart Rudner will be speaking at the HRPAO Annual Conference & Trade Show on January 28, 2009.
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Aaron Atcheson has been quoted in an article in the Financial Post on the effect of Climate Change on business and law.
Click here to read the article.
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Fred R. Fenwick Q.C. of our Calgary office has been elected as a Bencher of the Law Society of Alberta for the 2009-2011 term.
Fred had previously served as a member of the Law Society's Practice Review and Rules Committees and is retiring from the Board of the Legal Aid Society of Alberta as Vice Chair.
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Bruce McMeekin will be speaking at the Federated Press' Directors' and Officers' Liability program on March 10, 2009
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Wendy Hulton will be speaking at the Functional Foods and Natural Health Products Conference on Dec. 1st, 2008.
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Miller Thomson is hosting a seminar on "Understanding Aboriginal & Environmental Issues in Project Development" on Nov. 26 in Waterloo
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Elisabeth Symons and J. Andrew Sprague are co-chairing "A Reception to Celebrate the Practice of Information Technology Law" on December 2, 2008.
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Lou Milrad has been featured in the Municipal Interface "IT Template Almost Ready" November 2008 issue.
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Miller Thomson is hosting a seminar on "Understanding Aboriginal & Environmental Issues in Project Development" on Nov. 27
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Kathy Kendrick and Teresa Meadows will be teaching a course titled "Understanding Environmental Regulations" in Edmonton on Dec. 1-3
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Miller Thomson LLP is hosting a seminar in Slave Lake, AB on Nov. 25 on "Understanding Aboriginal and Environmental Issues in Project Dev."
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Miller Thomson is hosting a "Tax and Legal Issues" seminar on November 12th, 2008 in Toronto
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Teresa Meadows will be teaching a course titled "Understanding Environmental Regulations" in Winnipeg on Feb. 9-11, 2009
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Important Note: Ontario is opening its adoption records June 1, 2009. Please click here for more information.
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Coffee Talk: Karima Kanani presents Regional Initiatives: A Legal Perspective (December 10)
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Coffee Talk: Jennifer Hunter presents "Ontario's New Human Rights System (November 12)
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Miller Thomson LLP is hosting a seminar in Calgary, AB on Nov. 24 on "Understanding Aboriginal and Environmental Issues in Project Dev."
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Owen Pawson will be speaking at a conference on "Construction Contracts: Practical Guidelines to Prevent Costly Mistakes" on Jan. 27, 2009 in Vancouver.
His topic is "Structuring and Managing Public/Private Partnerships".
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On September 29, 2008, Béatrice Arronis and Fadi Amine of our Montréal office were successful in representing ERPI before the Superior Court of Québec.
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Maurice Fleming will be speaking at the Osgoode Professional Development "Perfect Your PPSA Skills" conference on Nov. 6, 2008
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Jennifer Babe has been awarded the Ontario Bar Association’s Award for Distinguished Service.
The OBA's Award for Distinguished Service recognizes exceptional contributions and/or achievements by OBA members to the legal profession in Ontario.
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James Klotz has been elected Chair of the Policy Committee of the International Bar Association (Bar Issues Commission).
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Kluwer Law International (New York) has published two books by James Klotz, "Power Tools for Negotiating International Deals, 2nd Ed.", and "International Sales Agreements - A Drafting and
Negotiating Guide, 2nd Ed."
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James Klotz will be speaking at a conference on "Effects of Globalization on the Legal Profession" in Tel Aviv, Israel on Feb. 18, 2009.
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Adrienne Campbell will be speaking at a Lorman seminar titled "Employee Discharge and Documentation in Ontario." on Jan. 20th
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Hugh Dyer will be speaking at a Lorman seminar titled "Employee Discharge and Documentation in Ontario." on Jan. 20th.
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An article titled "Green transition influencing procurement policies" was written by Fraser Mann and appeared in the Globe and Mail on October 27, 2008.
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Wendy Hulton will be speaking at the OBA Conference on the Business of Farming on November 24th.
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Miller Thomson is hosting a seminar on "Understanding Aboriginal & Environmental Issues in Project Development" on Nov. 13 in Vancouver.
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Teresa Meadows and Kathleen Kendrick will be presenting at a seminar titled "The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts"
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David Tsubouchi appeared on the TV program "Focal Point with John Taylor" on October 22, discussing the impact of the provincial Government's economic update.
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David Chodikoff is co-editor of The Tax Advisor's Guide to the Canada - U.S. Tax Treaty (Thomson-Carswell, 2008).
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Miller Thomson has been recognized as a 'Go-To Law Firm' by the 2009 ALM reference guide In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies.
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Katherine Xilinas will be presenting at the Aboriginal Law and Economic Development seminar on Nov. 18, 2008
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Katherine Xilinas & Dalton Albrecht will be presenting at the 2008 Ontario Tax Conference on the GST/HST Update
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Coffee Talk: Kathryn Frelick & Jesstina McFadden present "Patient Safety Reporting & Disclosure" (October 15)
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Susan Manwaring and Kate Lazier will be presenting at the Community Foundations of Canada Conference 2008 on Nov. 8th, 2008.
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Jennifer Babe will be a chair at the 8th Annual Securities and Business Law Forum on Jan. 19, 2009 in Toronto
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John Tidball will be speaking at the Waste-Based Energy conference in Toronto on Dec. 3rd, 2008
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On October 14, David Tsubouchi will be co-hosting the York Region election coverage on Rogers TV
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Robert Noce will be speaking at the CCI Education Event on October 8, 2008 in Edmonton
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Jeffrey Carhart will be speaking at the Canadian Institute's 9th Annual "Advanced Insolvency & Restructuring Law" seminar.
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Employment Law Breakfast Seminar "Human Rights in Ontario: New Processes, New Challenges and Opportunities".
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Miller Thomson's Construction Law Group will be hosting a seminar on Bidding & Tendering, October 29 in Vancouver.
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Margaret Sims will be speaking at a conference titled "Mitigating Insolvency Risks" on Dec. 11-12 in Toronto.
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Louis-Michel Tremblay and Fred Braman were quoted in the Lawyers Weekly article "The silver bullet solution: Growth through M&A"
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Aaron Atcheson will be speaking at the Canadian Wind Energy Association's annual conference on Oct. 19-22 in Vancouver
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Miller Thomson's Charities & Not-For-Profit group will be hosting a breakfast seminar on October 23, in Vancouver.
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Jacqueline L. King will be co-chairing an OBA program on Sept. 26, 2008 in Toronto.
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Jacqueline L. King will be participating as counsel in a mock motion for summary judgement at a Law Society conference.
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Jacqueline L. King will be presenting a workshop at the Osgoode Professional Development 5th Annual Conference.
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Robert Freedman was quoted in the Sept. 29, 2008 issue of Newsweek, in an article entitled "Palin's Pipeline to Nowhere".
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Richard Leblanc will be speaking at the 8th Annual OBA Franchise Law Conference on November 25.
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J. Andrew Sprague will be presenting on the Fundamentals of Software License Agreements on October 2, 2008
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Coffee Talk: Valerie Wise presents "Considerations When Conducting Internal Reviews" (September 17)
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Amelia Leckey will be speaking at a conference to a group of Life & Disability Claims examiners on Oct. 28, 2008
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Jennifer Babe will be speaking at the OBA's Business of Farming Seminar on "Agricultural Financing Issues" - Nov. 24
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Jacqueline King will be a Moderator at The Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court Presentation and Reception on September 16, 2008 in Toronto
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Miller Thomson's Construction Law Group is hosting a seminar entitled "Bidding: Will the Fun Ever Stop?" on Oct. 23, in Toronto
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Kathryn Frelick will act as a legal tutor for the Medico Legal Society of Toronto on September 16, 2008.
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Lorelei Graham has been awarded the 2008 Rainmaker of the Year Award by Originate! Magazine.
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David Chodikoff will be a guest lecturer speaking on "GAAR: Basic Principles and Practical Considerations" at Queen's University on Nov. 3, 2008
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Miller Thomson will be hosting an Immigration Breakfast Seminar on Oct. 2nd, 2008 in Edmonton
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David Chodikoff will be instructing the Tax Litigation Skills Certificate Program at The Advocates' Society Nov. 10, 2008.
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Connie Hykaway, of our Calgary office has been elected Co-Secretary of the Alberta Bar Association Wills and Trusts Section. She is also a member of the newly formed Gift Planning Advisory Board
of the Alberta / NWT Division of the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Calgary's L & E Group is holding a breakfast seminar on "Termination Strategies and Procedures", Sept. 30
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Bryan Buttigieg will be facilitator at the LSUC "Advanced Roundtable in Environmental Law" - October 28
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Bryan Buttigieg will be presenting at the 2008 Real Leasing Conference on September 18.
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Stuart Rudner will be speaking at the HRPAO HR Law Conference in October.
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Stuart Rudner will be speaking at the OBA seminar on "The Human Rights Impact of Honda v. Keays" on Sept. 10
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Stuart Rudner will be speaking at the HRPAO Annual Conference in January 2009.
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Phebe Chan will be featured in various media programs discussing Immigration law.
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks on "Supporting the Decision to Not Recall a Product" at Insight's Product Recalls Conference in Vancouver on November 25-26, 2008.
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Miller Thomson is pleased to announce that Peter Lauwers has been appointed to the Bench as a Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
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Miller Thomson will be hosting a breakfast seminar: "Green Made Practical" on Sept. 23 in Toronto
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Miller Thomson sponsored a team in the fall 2007 RCGA Golf Fore the Cure Tournament held at Thundering Waters in Niagara Falls. We were excited to see that the team picture appeared in this year's RBC
Canadian Men's Open Souvenir Program. Please click here to see the picture of our team (from left to right) Nora Osbaldeston, Helen Kearns (President - RS Bell & Associates Ltd.) and Barbara Doherty.
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Marty Rochwerg is the Course Leader of the Third Annual 'Tax Planning for the Wealthy Family' on Sept 10 and 11.
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Owen Pawson and Charlie Bois will be speaking at Lorman's seminar, "Construction Documents in BC: Not the Same Old Thing!", on Sep. 23, 2008 in Vancouver.
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Jennifer Babe will be speaking at the Canadian Finance & Leasing Association's annual meeting on September 18th.
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James Klotz was featured on Toronto Talks Radio discussing International Business Law.
To listen to the interview please click here.
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Dalton Albrecht has been elected Chair of the National CBA Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade Law Section
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Fuelling the success of Canada’s CleanTech companies through practical legal advice and industry expertise.
For more information on Miller Thomson's CleanTech practice please click here.
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The pre-eminent Montreal law firm Braman Barbacki Moreau joins the national law firm of Miller Thomson Pouliot.
Therefore, starting September, 2008, the Montreal office is pleasedto welcome the following lawyers: Fred Braman, Bernard Moreau, Richard Barbacki, Daniela L. Villatora, Nathalie Marchand and Josée Pilon. For more details, please click here to view the news release.
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Eve Munro will speak at Insight's "Internet Law: Latest Developments and Strategies" Conference, Nov. 13-14, 2008.
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James Klotz will be co-chairing a session at the IBA conference on October 16, in Buenos Aires.
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Two members of Miller Thomson's Labour & Employment Group have been elected to serve on the Executive of the Ontario Bar Association's (OBA) Labour and Employment Law Section for the 2008-2009 year.
Stuart Rudner will be the Vice-Chair (Employment Law), while Laura Cassiani will be a Member at Large of the Executive.
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Owen Pawson and Charlie Bois will be speaking at Lorman's seminar, "What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad in British Columbia", on Aug. 28, 2008 in Vancouver.
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Nora Osbaldeston will present on Sept 18 the annotated loan agreement at the LSUC annotated agreement series
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks at IE Canada's "New Product Safety Legislation" breakfast seminar in Richmond, BC on Sept. 30, 2008.
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On July 7, 2008, Maxime B. Rhéaume was elected to the Board of Directors of the Law Faculty of the University of Montreal for a two-year mandate. Maxime is also an elected member of the
University Senate.
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Jeffrey Carhart and Jay Hoffman will be speaking at the 6th Annual Commercial Insolvency and Restructuring Conference on October 17, 2008
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Fraser Mann will be a moderator and speaker at the annual CCCA conference on August 19 in Quebec City
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Robert Freedman will be speaking at an Alberta Oilsands Forum, hosted by the Canadian Boreal Initiative, on Aug. 6, 2008.
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Stuart Rudner will be speaking at the Lancaster House Audio Conference on July 8, 2008 in Toronto
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On June 27, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its landmark decision in Honda Canada v Keays.The Supreme Court's decision is good news for employers.
It offers greater certainty with respect to the types and quantum of damages to be awarded in employment-related claims and allows employers to be more confident in addressing attendance issues. Stuart Rudner of Miller Thomson's Labour & Employment Law Group represented the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). For background on the case, and more details on this critical decision, please click here.
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Lou Milrad will be participating in a roundtable on "IT and the Future in The Legal Profession" on November 18.
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Greg Shannon, of our Calgary office has graduated from the Institute of Corporate Directors Education Program. The announcement appeared in the Globe and Mail on June 26. Congratulations Greg!
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Sandra Gogal will be speaking at the 7th Annual Aboriginal Law Forum, on October 29-30 in Toronto
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Kenneth Peel will co-chair the 7th Annual Aboriginal Law Forum, held on October 29-30 in Toronto
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The Miller Thomson Foundation Announces the 2008 National Scholarship Recipients. Since 1995 $2.15 million has been award to 2,150 students across Canada. For more information, please click on
Miller Thomson Foundation.
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The Guelph Chamber of Commerce has awarded Miller Thomson with the GCC President's Business Recognition Award
for Services Uniquely Delivered to the Business Community, with special mention of the MTech program.
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Robert Hayhoe was elected Chair of the Tax Sub-committee, Susan Manwaring was elected as Advocacy and Government Relations Liaison,
and Kate Lazier was elected as the Newsletter Editor of the Ontario Bar Association Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Section.
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Tamara Farber will be moderating a panel at the OEA's Energy Leaders Roundtable on Climate Change and Carbon Pricing
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Miller Thomson was presented with the Markham Arts Council Mackie Award in recognition for the firm's contribution to the arts and culture in the Town of Markham
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28 Miller Thomson lawyers are named in the 2008 Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory. This recognition represents the firm's excellence in a wide range of legal areas.
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Andrew Sprague has been elected Chair of the Toronto Computer Lawyers’ Group (TCLG) for the 2008-2009 year.
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Jacqueline King will be speaking at the Canadian Institute's Forum on "Product Liability and Recalls" on May 30, 2008 in Toronto
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Elisabeth Symons has been elected Chair of the Ontario Bar Association's Information Technology and Ecommerce Section for the 2008-2009 year.
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Sandra Gogal will be speaking at the Aboriginal Business Partnership & Economic Development Forum on June 16th
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Aaron Atcheson and Sandra Gogal will be speaking at the World Wind Energy Conference in Kingston, June 24 and 25th, 2008
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Miller Thomson will be hosting a seminar on climate change on May 30th, at our Toronto office.
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Miller Thomson will be hosting an Immigration Law Breakfast Seminar on June 12, at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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Miller Thomson will be hosting a Labour & Employment Update breakfast seminar in Vancouver on June 4, 2008.
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Douglas Best will present at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' ("ACFE") Annual Symposium on Fraud
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We are pleased to announce that Audrey Loeb, has been awarded the Law Society of Upper Canada's top honour - the Law Society Medal.
Audrey will be one of only eight lawyers who will receive this distinguished award. The award is given for outstanding service within the profession, whether in the area of practice, in the academic sphere, or in some other professional capacity where the service is in accordance with the highest ideals of the legal profession. Fewer than 100 Canadian lawyers have received The Law Society Medal since it was struck in 1985. Congratulations Audrey!
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Robert Noce will be speaking at the Contract Cleaners Association Luncheon on May 29th
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Teresa Meadows will be speaking at the 2008 National Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Summit on May 15th
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Karen Weslowski will be speaking at the CLE's "Insurance Law Conference 2008" on May 30 in Vancouver.
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Congratulations to Miller Thomson's Labour and Employment Group who held a very successful and insightful full-day seminar on April 23rd with almost 300 client guests in attendance.
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Miller Thomson earns the #1 position among Canadian law firms for the number of deals completed in the 1st quarter of 2008,
in the Financial Post's categories of counsel to the underwriters of equity offerings, as well as debt and equities combined. In his article recapping the quarter, Jim Middlemiss, editor of the Legal Post, also highlighted Miller Thomson as one of the few firms that 'gained ground as others slipped' in his article "Turbulence on the Equity Front" in the April 30th edition of the Post.
Click here for a link to the Q1 rankings tables.
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Pascale Cloutier will be Chairing the Quebec Franchise Council's 3rd Franchiseurs Bâtisseurs conference on May 22, 2008
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Pascale Cloutier was featured in a Les Affaires article entitled "Les franchiseurs obligés à de plus en plus de transparence" . The feature discussed franchising in Québec.
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London's Charities & Not-for-Profit group will be hosting a seminar on May 27, 2008
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Coby A.B. Schneider will be speaking at the IP Summit on September 8-9, 2008
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Congratulations to Connie Taylor who was featured in the Edmontonians 3rd Annual Salute to Women in Business
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Rosanne Kyle will be co-chairing Insight Information's 4th Annual Western Canada Aboriginal Law Forum, May 13-14, 2008
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Mari Worfolk and Mike Walker will be presenting at the CLEBC's "Strata Property: All Stacked Up" course on June 5, 2008.
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Lou Milrad will be Co-Chair of OBA's Emergency Preparedness Conference on June 2nd-3rd in Toronto
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Kate Lazier and Robert Hayhoe will be speaking at the 2008 National Charity Law Symposium on May 7th
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Karen Durell will be speaking at the Arts, Business, Creativity Seminar on April 19th, in Kitchener
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Jacqueline King will be speaking at the Superior Court of Justice Education Program on Conflict of Laws on May 7, 2008 in Ottawa.
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Miller Thomson ranked #1 in the number of Canadian equity offerings completed in the 1st quarter of 2008, according to Bloomberg's rankings of law firms who were counsel to the underwriters.
The firm was ranked first in two separate categories, for advising: on all common equity and income trust IPOs and, on all common equity, income trust, convertible and preferred offerings, from Canadian issuers.
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Roberto Noce, Q.C. will be presenting at the CCI Legal Panel Evening Presentation on May 6 in Edmonton
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Miller Thomson will be hosting an Intellectual Property Law Breakfast Seminar in Calgary on April 10, 2008
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Wendy Hulton will be speaking at the CCCA National Conference on the topic of "Litigation Risks - Product Liability Litigation"
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks on "How To Minimize Risks In Importing Products From Emerging Markets" at IE Canada's 17th Annual Conference in Toronto on April 22, 2008.
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Teresa Meadows will be speaking at the second annual Heavy Oil Refining Conference in Edmonton on May 29-30
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Miller Thomson LLP will be hosting an Intellectual Property Law breakfast seminar in Calgary on April 10, 2008
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Stuart Rudner of Miller Thomson’s Labour & Employment Law Group successfully represented the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO)
before the Supreme Court of Canada in the Honda Canada Inc. v. Keays case. The case is widely-regarded as the most significant employment law case in years. For more information, please click here.
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David J. Cichy, Q.C. will be speaking at the 41st Annual LESA (Legal Education Society of Alberta) Refresher Course Civil Litigation on Tuesday May 6, 2008 at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Jeff Carhart and Jay Hoffman are featured in the Globe and Mail article "The mother of all blanket immunity deals".
The article discusses their role as advisors to a group of ABCP investors.
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Miller Thomson will be hosting its 2008 Construction Seminar on April 30th, in Edmonton
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The Guelph office of Miller Thomson has been presented with the 2007 Award for Outstanding Service to the Industry
by the Guelph and District Home Builders Association.
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Jeff Carhart and Jay Hoffman have been listed in the Financial Post article "Who are the Players?".
The article outlines the key lawyers involved in the ABCP restructuring process.
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Current Tax Issues for Charities - Presented by Miller Thomson's Charities & Not-for-Profit Group.
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Josh Liswood will be presenting at the OHA Conference Advancing Safety and Quality of Care
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Coffee Talk: Rebecca Durcan presents "Record Retention and Destruction/Spoliation for Litigation" (April 16)
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Coffee Talk: Shane Smith presents "Sick Leave Abuse - The General Principles" (May 15)
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Coffee Talk: Jesstina McFadden presents "Disclosure of Harm" (June 18)
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Supreme Court of Canada Victory.
Miller Thomson congratulates Brian Ross and Karen Weslowski, of our Vancouver office, for their recent unanimous win in the Supreme Court of Canada.
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It is with great regret that we inform you that John D. Phillips, Q.C., our long time friend and colleague, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2008.
We wish to express on behalf of the firm our great respect and admiration for John and for his dedication to Miller Thomson, his predecessor firm, the legal profession generally and the Calgary community.
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"Collection Law: The Good, the Bad and the Profitable in Alberta" one-day seminar will be held on April 22
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The 2008 Federal Budget.
Please click here to view a summary produced by Miller Thomson's Tax Law Group.
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Miller Thomson is pleased to sponsor the CABC's Roundtable Discussion on the Pacific Gateway Initiative
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Miller Thomson's Calgary Tax Group is having a breakfast seminar on Tuesday March 11, 2008
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Miller Thomson is named the #1 Canadian law firm
for its role as advisor to the underwriters in the number of equity issues completed in 2007 by mine production, development and exploration companies.
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Miller Thomson LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan Denis,
a lawyer in our Calgary office, has been elected as the new Progressive Conservative MLA in the Calgary-Egmont riding. Congratulations, Jonathan!
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Bryan Buttigieg will be presenting at "Understanding Ontario's Revised Noise Regulation - What You need to Know" presented by Golder Associates
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Sandra Gogal, Rosanne Kyle and Fred Fenwick will be speaking at Insight Information's "Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum"
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Jim Fraser will moderate a panel at the ICSC Canadian Law Conference Toronto Conference
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Stuart Rudner will be speaking at the Ontario Bar Association's 7th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law Seminar
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Stuart Rudner will present at the Retail Council of Canada conference on April 9th.
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Stuart Rudner will be Co-Chair of OBA's Employment Law Statutes program
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Stuart Rudner will chair Osgoode's Employment Law 2008 seminar on April 28-29th.
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Bryan Buttigieg will speak at CanBuild '08 on the topic of "Looking at the Future of Liability"
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Pascale Cloutier will present at the Quebec Bar Association's Conference on Franchising
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W.J. Kenny and Lauren M. Toreson will be speaking at Miller Thomson's Construction Seminar
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Coffee Talk: Karima Kanani presents "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Negotiating Technology Purchase and Service Arrangements" (February 20)
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Jacqueline King will be Chairing the Law Society's Commercial Litigation 2008 program on March 6, 2008
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Dalton Albrecht is Chair of the GST Leaders Forum on February 27th - February 28th.
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Elisabeth Symons and Lou Milrad are featured in the article "Avoid One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Confidentiality Agreements" which appeared in the February 8 issue of The Lawyers Weekly.
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Anthony de Fazekas was quoted in the February 11, Financial Post article "Signed, Sealed, Safe".
The article discussed Margaret Atwood's company Unotchit Inc., which makes the LongPen technology.
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Kate Lazier will present at the Canadian Institute's "Annual Legal and Business Guide to Gaming"
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Jeffrey Carhart will speak at the 5th Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference
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Ken Peel will be presenting on the subject of "The Haldimand Tract & Six Nations/Haudenosaunee Claims".
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Bruce McMeekin and William Kenny will present at the Federated Press conference - Directors' & Officers' Liability.
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Audrey Loeb has been awarded the 2008 Ontario Bar Association's Real Property Section Award of Excellence.
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Doug Best presented at the Association of Certified Forensic Investigators luncheon on the topic of "How to Get the Far Flung Cookies Back in the Jar".
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Jennifer Babe has been elected Co-Chair of the Toronto Chapter of the New York State Bar Asssociation, International Law and Practice Section for 2008.
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Karima Kanani - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Negotiating Technology Purchase and Service Arrangements.
Presented by Karima Kanani.
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Gerald D. Courage has been elected as Chairman of the firm.
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Gail Black will be speaking at a LESA course on Family Business Succesion.
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Gail Black, Bill Fowlis and Sandra Enticknap will present at the "Tax Planning for the Weatlhy Family" course.
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Spring Health Industry Reception
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks at IE Canada's "Traceability and Risk Management" seminar in Montréal on Feb. 13, 2008.
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Miller Thomson produces several electronic newsletters throughout the year.
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Daniel Kiselbach speaks on "How to Minimize Risks in Importing Products from Emerging Markets" at IE Canada's Western Canada Conference in Calgary on Feb. 12, 2008
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Miller Thomson Ranked Number Two in Canada for Number of Debt and Equity Deals Completed in 2007.
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York Region Executive Seminar Series: Topical Developments in Employment & Labour Law
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York Region Executive Seminar Series: Business Succession Planning for the Entrepreneur: A Case Study
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On January 28, Stuart E. Rudner
appeared on BNN TV's Squeeze Play. The segment entitled "Privacy up in Smoke" discussed pre-employment drug testing.
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Breakfast Seminar :
The Haldimand Tract - Can it be Developed
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Kent H. Davidson and Kent R. Anderson
have each been appointed "one of Her Majesty's counsel learned in the law" (Queen's Counsel). The honour of this award recognizes the recipient's years of dedicated service to their clients and community.
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Miller Thomson has been recognized as a 'Go-To Law Firm'
by the ALM reference guide In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies.
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Mastering PPSA Practices for Insolvency Practitioners and the Status of Its Legislative Reform
Jennifer Babe will be speaking at the Canadian Institute's 8th Annual Conference on the topic of "Mastering PPSA Practices for Insolvency Practitioners and the Status of Its Legislative Reform in Ontario".
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Successfully Addressing Pension Liabilities, Funding and Employee Claims in Restructuring
Jeff Carhart will be speaking at the Canadian Institute's 8th Annual Conference on the topic of "Successfully Addressing Pension Liabilities, Funding and Employee Claims in Restructuring".
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Dalton Albrecht will be speaking at the Corporate Counsel Forum: Excelling at Home and in Global Markets
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Larry Foy will be presenting "Achieving Settlement in Multi-Party Situations - Mary Carter and Pierringer Agreements"
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Rosanne Kyle will be speaking at the Canadian Institute's BC Power Conference on January 31, 2008
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LEXPERT's Rising Stars – Leading Lawyers Under 40.
Miller Thomson is pleased to announce that Leonard Gangbar has been named as one of LEXPERT's Rising Stars.
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Wendy Hulton will be speaking at the Canadian Institute's Advertising and Marketing Law Conference.
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Jeff Carhart was quoted in the Globe and Mail article
"The game of point-the-finger begins in ABCP mess".
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On November 12, 2007 Rachel Blumenfeld appeared on BNN TV's Money Talk.
The segment discussed caring for disabled relatives. To view the clip, please click here, and go to the November 12, 2007 episode. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to the 13:00 minute mark to watch the interview clip.
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Environmental Law and Regulations North of 60 Conference
Rosanne Kyle will be conducting a workshop on aboriginal issues as part of the Canadian Institute's Environmental Law and Regulation North of 60 conference being held in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Ils choisissent le bon endroit pour exercer le droit !
C’est en date du lundi 1er octobre 2007 que Me Marc Pothier et Me Frank Mariage ont fait le saut à notre bureau de Montréal à titre d’associés en compagnie de l’avocat Maxime Lemieux pour y poursuivre leurs brillantes carrières dans un domaine de droit où leur réputation n’est plus à faire, celui des valeurs mobilières.
Au même moment, l’équipe de litige commercial de Montréal est heureuse d’accueillir un nouveau membre, Me Sébastien Dubois qui lui aussi, a choisi notre cabinet pour y exercer le litige en matière de propriété intellectuelle, le litige civil ainsi que le droit commercial.
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Jay Hoffman was quoted in the November 7, Globe and Mail article "Awaiting the ABCP blame game".
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Jeffrey Carhart, was quoted in the November 5 issue of Canadian Business magazine on the asset-backed commercial paper crunch.
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Kilmer Capital Partners Limited acquires a majority interest in Algorithme Pharma Inc.
On September 27, 2007, Kilmer Capital Partners Limited ("Kilmer"), a leading Canadian investment group, entered into a significant partnership with Algorithme Pharma Inc. ("Algorithme"). Headquartered in Laval, Québec, Algorithme is a leading clinical research and biopharmaceutical analysis company, specializing in contractual research for the international pharmaceutical industry. The shareholders of Algorithme were represented by Miller Thomson Pouliot LLP with a team which included Normand Royal (corporate and tax), Lonnie Brodkin-Schneider, Tiffany Lee Bianchi and Line Lavigueur (corporate), Daniel Gagné (real estate) and Alain Bond (labour).
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Andrew Roman is quoted in the recently released book that follows the career of Ted Rogers and his quest to create the Canadian media and telecommunications giant that is now Rogers...
In High Wire Act: Ted Rogers and the Empire that Debt Built, author Caroline Van Hasselt makes reference to Andrew who, with his client, was involved in Rogers’ shrewdly fought battle for cable operator CCL, a win that helped Rogers establish itself as the largest cable operator in Canada by 1980.
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Miller Thomson Ranked Number One as Counsel to the Underwriters on Canadian Public Securities Offerings.
Miller Thomson ranked first, based on number of deals, in the Legal Post's Quarterly Scorecard for Canadian Legal Counsel to the Underwriters -- Combined Debt and Equity -- as published on October 24, 2007.
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Family business plays part in estate planning
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Miller Thomson has been recognized as a
'Go-To Law Firm' by the ALM reference guide In-House Law Departments at the Top 500 Companies.
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Andrew Roman and Andrew Valentine (Student-at-Law) had an article published in the Antitrust Report
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Success in the Supreme Court of Canada for Imagine Canada.
Susan Manwaring and Kate Lazier were part of the team of top charity lawyers who donated their time and effort to successfully intervene on behalf of Imagine Canada at the Supreme Court of Canada in A.Y.S.A. Amateur Youth Soccer Association v. Canada Revenue Agency.
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Canadian Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Crisis - Are You Prepared?
Miller Thomson has been actively involved since the commencement of the ABCP liquidity crunch in advising clients and assisting them in assessing their liquidity and credit concerns and the various courses of action available to them.
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Alexandre Ajami, of our Montréal office, has been recognized as a 'Leader of Tomorrow' by the Young Bar Association of Montréal.
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The 2008 Lexpert/ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
has announced that the following Miller Thomson lawyers will be profiled: Dalton Albrecht, Jennifer Babe, Larry Bertuzzi, William Kenny and Brian Tod.
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Coffee Talk: Joshua Liswood presents "Medical Staff/Board/Administration: Why it is a Partnership" (September 19)
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Andrew Roman will be appearing on CBC Newsworld on August 29th between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to discuss Electricity and New Developments.
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31 Miller Thomson lawyers have been profiled
as leading practitioners in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2008 Directory.
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27 Miller Thomson lawyers have been profiled
as leading practitioners in The Best Lawyers in Canada Directory.
This special report was featured in the July/August 2007 edition of the Financial Post Business Magazine.
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27 Miller Thomson lawyers have been profiled as leading practitioners in The Best Lawyers in Canada
This special report was featured in the July/August 2007 edition of the Financial Post Business Magazine.
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30 Miller Thomson lawyers are named in the 2007 Canadian LEXPERT Directory.
This recognition represents the firm's excellence in a wide range of legal areas.
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30 Miller Thomson lawyers are named in the 2007 Canadian LEXPERT Directory.
This recognition represents the firm's excellence in a wide range of legal areas.
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Jud Whiteside, along with Gary G. Campbell, Q.C. and The Right Honourable John N. Turner, P.C., C.C., Q.C.,
Co-Chairmen of the Board of Governors of The Miller Thomson Foundation, are pleased to announce the 200 recipients of the Miller Thomson Foundation 2007 National Scholarships.
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Jud Whiteside, Gary G. Campbell, Q.C. and The Right Honourable John N. Turner, P.C., C.C., Q.C.
Co-Chairmen of the Board of Governors of The Miller Thomson Foundation, are pleased to announce the 200 recipients of the Miller Thomson Foundation 2007 National Scholarships.
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Robert Duke, Q.C., has been selected to receive the University of Alberta Honour Award.
This award recognizes the significant contributions that he has made to his local community and in particular his work with the Glenrose Foundation. There were only 19 recipients of the award this year representing a wide variety of disciplines and faculties.
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Robert Duke, Q.C., has been selected to receive the University of Alberta Honour Award.
This award recognizes the significant contributions that he has made to his local community and in particular his work with the Glenrose Foundation. There were only 19 recipients of the award this year representing a wide variety of disciplines and faculties.
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11 Lawyers have recently joined Miller Thomson.
Please click here to view our announcement as it appeared in the Globe and Mail on Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
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Miller Thomson Number Two as Counsel to Underwriters on Canadian Public Securities Offerings.
Miller Thomson ranked second, based on number of deals, in the Legal Post's Quarterly Scorecard for Canadian Legal Counsel to the Underwriters -- Combined Debt and Equity -- as published on May 9, 2007.
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We congratulate our associates across the country who have been invited to join the Miller Thomson partnership this year.
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On April 11, 2007, Susan Manwaring and Kate Lazier were successful in obtaining an intervention in the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Recently, Toronto Partner Jeff Carhart's article entitled "The Decision Of The Supreme Court Of Canada In TCT Logistics And The Future Of Receiverships In Canada" was featured ...
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Analea Wayne of Miller Thomson's Edmonton office has been acclaimed Secretary of the Alberta Canadian Bar Association for the upcoming 2007 - 2008 term.
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Toronto Partner Sandra Gogal was elected as Chair of the CBA’s National Aboriginal Law Section, effective September 2007.
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On March 14, 2007, Andrew Roman, appeared on The Business News Network (BNN),
to discuss wireless number portability in a Trading Day Segment entitled "Freedom to Roam".
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Competition Law 360 recently published an article which highlighted Miller Thomson's competition law expertise.
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Jeff Carhart
was quoted in the National Post, The Toronto Star and on the Canoe Network, on the topic of the legal battle surrounding 1 King West.
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Gerald Chipeur recently addressed the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada at the Charter @ 25 12th Annual Conference on the topic of "Judicial Review and Charter Practices...
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The Miller Thomson Waterloo office was presented with the distinguished Business Leader of the Year Award at the 2007 Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Business Exc...
Miller Thomson was selected from among ten nominees for demonstrating innovative and proactive leadership, measurable success, good corporate citizenship and exceptional contributions to community betterment.
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Andrew Roman, assisted by Alexandra White, successfully represented the Province of New Brunswick in a written proceeding against Rogers Cable Communications Inc.
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David Cichy, Q.C., of the Calgary office of Miller Thomson
was successful in winning a decisive victory at the Supreme Court of Canada (Hanke v. Resurfice Corporation Ltd. and LeClair Equipment Ltd.).
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14 Lawyers have recently joined Miller Thomson.
Please click here to view our announcement as it appears in the Globe and Mail on Wednesday, February 7, 2007.
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Andrew Roman and Margaret Sims successfully represented four taxi companies in obtaining an order from the Divisional Court quashing the issuance of nine taxicab owner licenses ...
This precedent-setting decision marked the court’s willingness to put clear limits on the broad new licensing powers granted to municipalities in recent amendments to the Municipal Act.
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Rachel Blumenfeld was featured in the Financial Post's special report on tax strategies and estate planning.
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The Miller Thomson Foundation
has been selected as one of the 11 finalists who received the CIBC Commercial Banking 'Spirit of Leadership' Community Award.
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Miller Thomson at the Heights of Africa: Climbing for a Cause.
Pascale Cloutier of our Montréal office recently participated in the Canadian Liver Foundation's Mount Kilimanjaro Extreme Challenge. Pascale along with a team from across Canada, climbed to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for liver research and education. The team raised over $250,000 in donations and Pascale, who has been actively involved with the Canadian Liver Foundation since 2004, collected $13,000 in pledges. Please see the attached photos of Pascale's successful trek up to the summit.
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A web-exclusive comment on Bill-C-35 written by Bruce McMeekin, was featured in the Globe and Mail.
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Miller Thomson had two cases cited in LEXPERT’s " Top 10 Business Decisions of 2006.
They included Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin v. Boutiques Cliquot Ltée and Pacific International Securities Inc.
Louis Coallier and Alexandre Ajami from our Montréal office represented Boutiques Cliquot Ltée and Donald Sorochan, Q.C., John Shewfelt and Catherine Esson, from our Vancouver office represented Pacific International Securities Inc.
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Martin Gifford, of Miller Thomson's Vancouver office has been appointed "one of Her Majesty's counsel learned in the law" (Queen's Counsel).
We are pleased that Martin's many years of dedicated service to his clients and to his community have been recognized by the award of this honour.
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Jeffrey N. Thom, Q.C., succeeds in ASC Sanctions Decision.
The Alberta Securities Commission ("ASC”) released the Merits Decision, and Sanctions Decision respectively, in Hampton Court Resources Inc. The enforcement branch of the ASC had issued a Notice of Hearing to Hampton Court Resources Inc. and two clients of Miller Thomson, who had acted as "finders” of certain investors for Hampton Court while those investors were alleged by the ASC to not qualify for exemptions under the Alberta Securities Act when they invested in securities of Hampton Court.
After a four day hearing, the ASC found in its Merits Decision that "finders” who earn finders fees for introducing investors to Hampton Court as an Alberta issuer company, are themselves in breach of Alberta Securities Laws if the investors turn out not to qualify as being exempt from the company issuing a prospectus. The prosecuting ASC Staff sought Cease Trade Orders of ten (10) years against our clients, and administrative penalties. Miller Thomson argued for a Cease Trade Order of no more than two years, and minimum administrative penalties. The ASC concluded that our clients should be subject to a Cease Trade Order only for two years, and the administrative penalty imposed was virtually identical to the minimum administrative penalty sought by Miller Thomson.
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The Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada
would like to express its sincere appreciation to Jane Sidnell of the Calgary office of Miller Thomson for her ongoing contributions to our industry as permanent members of the ACEC contracts committee. For more information, please click here.
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The Miller Thomson Foundation Launches the 13th year of the National Scholarship Programme.
The National Scholarship Programme is a long-term, ongoing initiative funded by The Miller Thomson Foundation, which annually awards entrance scholarships of $1,000 to 200 recipients within Canada.
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Miller Thomson is pleased to announce that Robert Hayhoe, has been named as one of Canada's "Top 40 Lawyers under 40".
We would also like to congratulate Tamara Farber for being listed as one of LEXPERT's Rising Star finalists.
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Another victory before the Supreme Court of Canada for Miller Thomson Pouliot.
Following a lengthy court battle and after winning before the Superior Court of Quebec and before the Appeal Court of Quebec, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Fédération des producteurs acéricoles du Québec, represented by Louis Coallier and Mathieu Turcotte, and confirmed the dissolution of a non-profit organization - i.e. the Regroupement pour la commercialisation des produits de l’érable inc. ("RCPEQ”) - and the vesting of 100% of the RCPEQ’s assets valued over $22 millions, in favour of our client, the Fédération des producteurs acéricoles du Québec.
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At the CICA 26th Annual Commodity Tax Symposium
Dalton Albrecht presented on the topic of "Strategies in the Appeals Process".
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Amy Chapman (Student-at-law) of Miller Thomson's Vancouver office received second prize in the National Insolvency Law Essay contest hosted by The Insolvency Institute of Canada.
Her paper was titled "The European Union Insolvency Regulation: An Unfinished Task".
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Dalton Albrecht presented at the "Challenges for China as an Exporter" Multilaw Conference
on the topic of Canadian Trade Remedy Laws, Customs and Import Tax Issues and IP Barriers to Trade with Canada.
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Miller Thomson partners Stuart Rudner, Paul Devine, and Kent Davidson have been working in tandem with Vancouver-based company ConnectsUs Intranet Inc.,
on the development and legal review of ClearSite and QuickStart - innovative products that provide hundreds of cross-referenced business templates and best practices for organizations in every industry and of every size.
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Twelve lawyers have recently joined Miller Thomson.
Please click here to view our announcement as it appears in the Globe and Mail on Wednesday, October 11, 2006.
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Miller Thomson client Apache Canada Ltd. represented by David J. Cichy, Q.C., and Kent R. Anderson, partners in the Calgary office, triumphed in establishing a landmark breach ...
The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench recently issued, what is likely to become, a leading decision regarding confidential information. After a long-running legal battle, the Court preserved the value of confidential information by imposing a constructive trust over oil and gas property acquired by the defendants. The defendants had acquired the property by using confidential information misappropriated from oil and gas exploration companies. The value of the judgment exceeds $30 million. The Court also dismissed a $300 million counterclaim which had been launched by the defendants. Prior to trial, the counterclaim had been reduced by a successful summary judgment which dismissed over $3.2 billion of damages alleged in the counterclaim. The summary judgment was upheld by the Alberta Court of Appeal in February 2006.
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Miller Thomson lawyers triumph in landmark securities case.
Donald J. Sorochan, Q.C. and John R. Shewfelt, partners in the Vancouver office of Miller Thomson LLP, successfully defended Pacific International Securities Inc. and six senior executives of the financial institution against administrative allegations laid by the Executive Director of the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) alleging that the firm and its directors inadequately supervised the activity of some of PI’s clients on the U.S. Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board during the period from 1995 to 1999.
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Denise Lash, will be hosting the Toronto Condo Show, November 10, 11 and 12, 2006, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
For more information, please visit www.torontocondoshow.com
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Miller Thomson LLP Continues Its Expansion in Southwestern Ontario.
Miller Thomson, Canada’s tenth largest law firm, has announced that eight lawyers have joined the firm to form a London, Ontario office, effective August 1, 2006.
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In most situations, a release is a release. However, the "non-waiver" provisions of the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure) (the "Act"), Ontario's franchise legislation...
On July 21, 2006, Mr. Justice Cumming clarified the scope of this provision in his decision in 1518628 Ontario Inc. et al v. Tutor Time Learning Centres, LLC et al. Craig Mills(with the assistance of Richard Leblanc) successfully represented a franchisor facing a motion for judgment brought by a franchisee. In his decision, Justice Cumming of the Ontario Superior Court held that section 11 of the Act was not intended to prevent parties from releasing one another from claims that arose in the course of their relationship.
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Miller Thomson offers emerging growth technology companies expert advice with the launch of MTech.
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Andrew Roman, appeared on SqueezePlay to discuss the changing of billing regulations by the Ontario Energy Board in regards to energy charges for condominiums.
To view the clip, click here, and go to the July 5, 2006 SqueezePlay episode and press play.
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Changing the law no easy feat - but Ontario Condominium Owners will reap benefits of change to security deposit rules for electric utilities.
The Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) Toronto chapter, represented by Miller Thomson lawyer Andrew Roman, has changed the Ontario Energy Board’s rules governing security deposits for condominiums, reducing the period for new condo corporations from seven years to one year.
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Peter Milligan was successful in representing Hilton Canada Inc. before the Ontario Assessment Review Board.
The Board concluded that the hotel should be valued on the basis of MPAC’s revised pro forma, amended in accordance with the Board’s decision regarding royalty fee, reserve for replacement, capitalization rate, chattels, and assembled workforce.
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Miller Thomson Foundation Awards Scholarships Totalling $200,000 to Graduating High School Students Across Canada.
Twelve Years as a proud supporter of post-secondary education in Canada. For more information please click here.
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Miller Thomson is proud to be a sponsor of the PROFIT 100,
Canada’s largest recognition program for entrepreneurial achievement.
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Jamie Martin, of Miller Thomson's Kitchener-Waterloo office and Chairman of the Canada's Technology Triangle (CTT),
is quoted in Business Edge regarding the University of Waterloo's emerging Research and Technology Park and Miller Thomson's recent move to the Accelerator Centre, located in the Tech Park.
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Louis Coallier and Alexandre Ajami, were victorious before the Supreme Court of Canada.
On June 2, 2006, Louis Coallier and Alexandre Ajami from our Montréal office were successful in representing Les Boutiques Cliquot before the Supreme Court of Canada in Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin v. Les Boutiques Cliquot Ltée.
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The Honourable Samuel Lieberman, Q.C., Counsel in Miller Thomson's Edmonton office, has been awarded the Alberta Order of Excellence.
He is one of nine recipients who will be formally invested into the Order in a ceremony in Edmonton on October 19, which will bring the total AOE membership to 73.
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John A. Middleton, Q.C.
It is with great regret that we inform you that John Middleton, our long time friend and colleague, passed away on Monday May 1, 2006 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
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Miller Thomson
is proud to sponsor Alberta Venture's Most Respected Corporations Award.
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Karima Kanani co-authored a book entitled Essential Law for Social Work Practice in Canada.
For more information please click here.
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25 Miller Thomson lawyers have been profiled
as leading practitioners in the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This recognition represents the firm's excellence in a wide range of legal areas.
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eSecurities Notes, April 2006 Update:
Securities Commissions Revise Position on the Reporting of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
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Fourteen lawyers have recently joined Miller Thomson.
Please click here to view our announcement as it appeared in the Globe and Mail on Thursday, April 13, 2006.
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Miller Thomson Team places first in the "Scrabble Night in Canada" Corporate Challenge 2006.
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Jacqueline King, has authored a chapter in the Annual Review of Civil Litigation
entitled "Fiduciary Duties - The Road too Often Travelled".
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A move to improve.
Effective April 24, 2006, the Kitchener-Waterloo office of Miller Thomson will relocate to a great new space in the Accelerator Building. We look forward to serving our clients and community from our new location.
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Chambers Global Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers
has recognized Dalton Albrecht as a leader in the field of WTO/International Trade and Jeffrey Carhart as a leader in Restructuring/Insolvency.
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Jeffrey C. Carhart recently gave a presentation at a major OBA conference on the topic of Receiverships.
View video presentation
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Miller Thomson congratulates David J. Cichy (Calgary), Fred R. Fenwick (Calgary), James A. Duke (Edmonton) and Bryan J. Kickham (Edmonton)
on their appointment as "one of Her Majesty's counsel learned in the law" (Queen's Counsel). The honour of this award recognizes the recipients years of dedicated service to clients and community.
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Elizabeth Gillis, Director Corporate Services,
has released a new text Advanced Corporate Business Transactions.
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26 Miller Thomson lawyers are named in the 2006 Canadian LEXPERT Directory.
This recognition represents the firm's excellence in a wide range of legal areas.
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On February 22, 2006 Hugh Dyer appeared on ROB TV's Squeezplay.
The segment entitled "The Right to Illegal Strike", discussed the legalities surrounding the pending Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) strike. To view the clip, click here, and go to the February 22, 2006 episode at 5:00 pm and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 16:00 to watch the interview clip.
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A Move to Improve
We are pleased to announce, effective Monday, February 20, 2006, the Toronto Office of Miller Thomson will relocate to new premises at Scotia Plaza.
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The partners of Miller Thomson are pleased to announce that Judson D. Whiteside has been re-elected as Chairman and CEO of the Firm.
After providing fourteen years of strong leadership, during which time Miller Thomson grew to become Canada's ninth largest national law firm, Jud has agreed to accept another term as Chairman and CEO to continue his work with the National Executive Committee on further strategic Initiatives of the firm.
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Jamie Martin, a Partner at Miller Thomson and Chair of Canada's Technology Triangle, discusses the high-growth future for Waterloo region's diverse economy.
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Miller Thomson is pleased to announce that its Scotia Plaza lease is a finalist for a 2005 REX Award in the "Office Lease of the Year" category.
The REX Awards are awarded annually by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and are the most prestigious awards for real estate excellence. The winners in each category will be announced on Wednesday, February 22, 2006.
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On December 21, Susan Manwaring appeared on ROB TV's Money Talks to discuss charitable giving.
The segment, entitled "Charitable Giving: Self-Directed or Managed Giving -- You Decide!" offered a primer on charitable giving and explored various charitable donation tax shelters, uncovering how they work and what people should look for. The program also looked at the benefits of self-directed versus managed giving.
To view the clip, please click on the link below and scroll down to December 22nd.
View Clip.
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Secondary Market Civil Liability - Are you ready for the new regime?
On December 31st, 2005, Ontario ushered in the new regime for secondary market civil liability. Directors and officers of public companies are now at risk of personal liability for misrepresentations and failures in their corporate disclosure systems. ? We are pleased to offer this complimentary webcast which discusses the implications, risks and best practices associated with the new regime.
View Part 1 & 2 of our Webcast
View Part 3 of our Webcast
View Part 4 of our Webcast
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On December 20, 2005, the British Columbia Court of Appeal struck down the social services tax on lawyers' fees as being unconstitutional.
We congratulate Darrell Roberts QC, Robin Bajer and Linda Nguyen of Miller Thomson who acted for their client, BC lawyer Dugald Christie, on this landmark pro bono case.
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eSecurities Notes, December 2005 Good News for Junior Issuers: Changes to Short Form Prospectus Instrument.
The Canadian Securities Administrators have approved changes to National Instrument 44-101 Short Form Prospectus Distributions.
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The Miller Thomson Foundation launches the 12th year of the National Scholarship Programme, effective December 1, 2005.
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Denise Lash
was recently featured in a Law Times - Focus on Real Estate Law article entitled "A one-woman condo industry". The article discusses how she sets out to educate through MondoCondo.
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Andrew Roman was recently featured
in the October 17, 2005 Law Times article entitled "SCC grapples with 'awkward' patent regulation."
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The 2006 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada has announced that the following Miller Thomson lawyers will be profiled:
Jennifer Babe, Lawrence Bertuzzi, William Kenny and Lynn Ramsay.
Listed among the 40 Corporate Mid-Market Lawyers to Watch are: Brian Levett, Michael Pace and Robert Warren.
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Larry Bertuzzi delivered the keynote address
at the Ontario Ministry of Labour's 2005 Annual Collective Bargaining Conference. The presentation was entitled "Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports".
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The Guelph office of Miller Thomson
has been recognized as 'Law Firm of the Year' by the Guelph Mercury's 2005 Readers Choice Awards.
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Darrell Roberts, Q.C. has been awarded the Canadian Bar Association's Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service.
The Award was created to recognize the exceptional contributions and/or achievements by any resident of BC.
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Jeremy Chan, presented at the Franchise Show on the topic of "Legal Aspects of Purchasing a Franchise".
Miller Thomson also co-sponsored a reception for the members of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) on October 21, 2005 at the Vancouver Club.
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Stuart Rudner appeared on ROB TV's Business News with Howard Green
on October 20, 2005 and discussed non competition clauses and the recent case between Motorola and Nortel. To view the clip, click here, and go to the October 20, 2005 episode and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 48:16 to listen to the interview.
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Miller Thomson has been awarded the 2005 Markham Board of Trade Business Excellence Award
in the category of Community Relations and Cultural Enrichment. The award was presented to our Markham office on October 20, 2005 at the Board of Trade's Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala.
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Miller Thomson team recognized by Suncor Energy Group
for their considerable efforts in drafting over 40 templates for many different business units within the Suncor Energy Group.
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Andrew Roman Chair of Miller Thomson's Competition Group
has been selected by the Commissioner of Competition, Sheridan Scott, to be part of a special task force created to review section 45 of the Competition Act, which deals with conspiracy provisions.
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Miller Thomson: A Proud Supporter Of The Weekend To End Breast Cancer
Miller Thomson's lawyers and staff supported the event from our offices across Canada, with teams participating in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. Nationally, Miller Thomson's team raised over $35,000 to support the cause.
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eSecurities Notes, September 2005 - Update: Consolidation and Harmonization of Prospectus and Registration Exemptions - National Instrument 45-106
National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus and Registration Exemptions ("NI 45-106”) and consequential amendments are expected to come into force on September 14, 2005.
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Robin Bajer receives the Young Lawyers Pro Bono Service Award.
On Tuesday August 16, 2005, the Canadian Bar Association presented Robin Bajer, with the 2005 Young Lawyers Pro Bono Service Award.
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Georges Pouliot announced for induction to the McGill Sports Hall of Fame.
MONTREAL -- Three former Canadian Olympians are among the six new members announced for induction to the McGill Sports Hall of Fame, increasing the total number of honourees to 72 since the shrine opened in 1996 at the McGill Sports Centre. Heading the list is who won three consecutive intercollegiate fencing titles (1946-48) and competed for Canada at the 1948 Olympics in London.
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eSecurities Notes, August 2005 - Update: Ontario and British Columbia Implementing Civil Liability for Secondary Market Disclosure.
Ontario and British Columbia are expected to become the first provinces to create regimes of statutory civil liability dealing with the secondary securities market (i.e.resale market).
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Miller Thomson Successfully Defends Bennett Environmental Inc. Decision
On July 19, 2005, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the Trial Division’s quashing of the decision of the Minister of the Environment to refer a 95% completed facility to an environmental assessment. The soil decontamination facility, constructed and owned by Bennett Environmental Inc., in Belledune, New Brunswick, had been through a full New Brunswick environmental assessment and was awaiting only its final provincial approval to begin operations.
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Dwight Stewart of our Vancouver office
was awarded the John Kable, QC Memorial Award, at the International Society for the Reform of the Criminal Law conference held at the end of June in Edinburgh, Scotland. This prestigious international award recognizes significant contributions to the aims and objectives of the Society by lawyers with less than ten years of practice experience. The award is a memorial to an Australian barrister who was active in furthering the continuing legal education of younger members of the bar, and was presented to Dwight by Mr. Damian Bugg, QC, the President of the Society and the federal Director of Public Prosecutions for Australia.
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Stuart E. Rudner appeared on ROB TV's SqueezePlay
on July 14, 2005 to discuss the legal risks of blogging. To view the clip, click here, go to the 5:00 PM ET section and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 45:00.
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Miller Thomson is pleased to announce the release...
of the second issue of Review, our flagship publication highlighting some of the most signifcant Canadian Legislative changes, court decisions and legal matters in Canada over the past two years.
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The Miller Thomson Foundation announces the 2005 National Scholarship Recipients
The Miller Thomson Foundation's National Scholarship Program is awarding $1,000 academic scholarships to 200 Canadian students, bringing its total contribution to $1.55 million in scholarship awards to 1,550 graduating high-school students since 1995. Link to the 2005 recipients.
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Darrell W. Roberts, Q.C. receives the CBABC Harry Rankin, Q.C. Pro Bono Award
On June 18, 2005, the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia (CBABC) awarded Darrell Roberts, Q.C., the CBABC Harry Rankin, Q.C. Pro Bono Award. The award, which was presented at the CBABC Provincial Council, recognizes outstanding contributions in the area of pro bono work.
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Judson D. Whiteside has received the 2005 Ivan P. Phelan Award from the Direct Sellers Association of Canada
in recognition of his significant contributions to the advancement of the direct selling industry.
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Controversial Bill 133 Passed By Legislature
Bill 133 received Third Reading on June 9. Portions of the Bill became law on Royal Assent on June 13, amending the Environmental Protection Act (the "EPA”) and the Ontario Water Resources Act (the "OWRA”). Other portions, particularly those dealing with environmental penalties, will come into force once enabling regulations have been promulgated by Cabinet.
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Eugene Gierczak appeared on ROB TV's SqueezePlay on May 19, 2005
to discuss the importance of patenting ideas. He also discussed the recent patent settlement with regards to RIM's Blackberrys. To view the clip, click here, go to the May 19th episode and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 35:35.
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Update: Recent Amendments to the Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual
The Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has amended its Company Manual effective January 1, 2005. The purpose of these amendments was to remove certain unwritten TSX rules, such that issuers have access to a transparent set of standards and practices.
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Andrew J. Roman wins Supreme Court Appeal on behalf of Biolyse
On May 18, 2005, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of family-owned Canadian company Biolyse, giving them the right to sell their cancer drug Paclitaxel. Andrew Roman argued the appeal on behalf of Biolyse.
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Michael Piaskoski appeared on RobTV's Squeezeplay on May 10, 2005
to discuss the CRTC's imminent decision on regulating the cost of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). To view the clip, click here, go to the May 10th episode and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 23:13.
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July 30, 2005:
Are you ready for the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002?
The new Consumer Protection Act, 2002, (”CPA”) will come into force in Ontario on July 30, 2005. Clients who carry on business in Ontario, or sell, lease or finance products or services to consumers resident in Ontario, will need to know about the CPA and how to conform their contracts and business practices to meet the requirements of this new legislation.
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Jennifer E. Babe appeared on CP 24 news on April 8, 2005
to discuss the growing gap between Ontario and the rest of Canada in adopting up to date commercial law provisions. Jennifer noted that good, current business law is as much part of the infrastructure needed for Ontario's economy, as are good transportation systems and tele-communications. In the past dozen years, Ontario has fallen behind other provinces in seeking out and adopting the best in business law from around the world. Jennifer noted the abolition of Ontario's Law Reform Commission and the lack of progressive business laws in comparison to other provinces. Afterall, money goes where money is welcome.
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Update: A New Disclosure Regime and Protection from Personal Liability for Those Investing in Income Trusts
The Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA”) have adopted National
Policy 41-201 - Income Trusts and Other Indirect Offerings (the "Policy”),
which will dramatically alter the regulatory landscape for income trusts and
other non-corporate issuers conducting indirect offerings.
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Summary Judgment Motion in Tobacco Case
On March 17, 2005, Andrew J. Roman appeared on SqueezePlay to discuss a class action suit brought against a large tobacco manufacturer citing the tobacco giant created a defective cigarette which resulted in death. To view the clip, click here, go to the March 17 episode and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 43:05.
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Update: Recent Criminal Code Amendments: Insider Trading, Tipping, Whistle Blowing Employees and Production Orders
Bill C-13 is part of the federal governement's response to the recent corporate scandals that have shaken investor confidence in the capital markets.
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Beryl Green on Truth in Advertising
On February 25, 2005, Beryl Green appeared on SqueezePlay to discuss the implications of Bill C-19 on deceptive marketing practices. To view the clip, click here, go to the February 25th episode and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 35:08.
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Miller Thomson LLP an extraprovincial limited liability partnership in British Columbia
On January 21, 2005, Miller Thomson LLP registered as an extraprovincial limited liability partnership in British Columbia. Miller Thomson LLP is an Ontario limited liability partnership.
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Brian Levett discusses the practice of Outsourcing in Canada
On January 10, 2005, Brian Levett appeared on SqueezePlay to discuss the advantages, disadvantages and future trends of outsourcing in the Canadian market. To view the clip, click here, go to the January 10th episode and press play. When the video has completed buffering, scroll across to 22:48.
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Update: Corporate Governance Guidelines and Disclosure
The Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA”) have released a proposed national
policy containing new corporate governance guidelines (Proposed NP 58-201)
together with a proposed national instrument containing disclosure requirements of
corporate governance practices (Proposed NI 58-101).
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Miller Thomson LLP Continues Nationwide Expansion With Quebec Merger
Effective January 1, 2005, Miller Thomson has announced a merger with the 56-lawyer Montréal law firm of Pouliot Mercure. The merger brings the total number of professionals in Miller Thomson’s nine Canadian offices to more than 500.
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The Rt. Hon. John N. Turner successfully led the Canadian Delegation to the Ukraine
The Rt. Hon. John N. Turner was asked by Prime Minister Paul Martin to lead the Canadian delegation to the Ukraine to oversee the election held on December 26, 2004. Oleh Ilnyckyj of Miller Thomson's Vancouver office was also a member of the delegation. Mr. Turner chaired the first mission of the Canada Corps, a program aiming to mobilize Canadian experts, volunteers and young professionals to deliver international assistance in governance and institution building.
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Congratulations to Donald H. Risk
Donald H. Risk of Miller Thomson's Vancouver office has been appointed "one of Her Majesty's counsel learned in the law" (Queen's Counsel). We are pleased that Don's many years of dedicated service to his clients and to his community have been recognized by the award of this honour.
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Update: Amendments to TSX Venture Exchange Policy 2.2 - Sponsorship and Sponsorship Requirements
On July 8, 2004, the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange”) published a Notice to
Issuers requesting comments on the proposed amendments to expand and clarify
the circumstances in which the Exchange may exercise its discretion to waive the
requirement for sponsorship.
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Update: Leather and Weather
Danier Leather Inc. was found liable to the purchasers of an Initial Public Offering for
failing to update the forecast in its Prospectus. It is estimated that the total award
including interest and costs will be $15 million.
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MT Lawyer Awarded the Order of Canada
Arthur B.C. Drache was awarded the Order of Canada on October 30, 2004. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, presided at an investiture ceremony of the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall. Mr. Drache, of Miller Thomson's Charities & Not-for-Profit and Tax Practice Groups, was one of 46 recipients presented with their insignia of membership.
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Wendy G. Hulton on National Health Product Rules
On November 15, 2004, Wendy Hulton appeared on ROB TV's Squeeze Play to discuss the new system of pre-market approval for natural health products, effective January 2004.
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Bill 133: An Impossible Standard?
Bruce McMeeking and Michelle Fernando examine the impact of Bill 133 on corporations who fail to comply with new environmental legislation, as published in the National Post on November 13, 2004.
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MT Lawyer Named in Top 100 for 2004
Jennifer E. Babe has been named by the Women's Executive Network as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 for 2004.
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Oil & Gas LIST OF LAWYERS
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Update: Alberta Regulation of Real Estate Securities
On April 16, 2004 the Alberta Securities Commission published a request for comment on a proposed Alberta Rule 45-509 titled "Offering Memorandum for Real Estate Securities”. By a notice dated August 18, 2004 the Commission updated the rule and has published the rule, the new form of offering memorandum and the companion policy to the rule, all of which were effective September 15, 2004.
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Canadian Forms Precedents - Commercial Tenancies
Canadian Forms & Precedents - Commercial Tenancies offers you practical commentary and precedents for all stages of commercial lease drafting. From offer to lease to rules and regulations, you'll have the latest that reflect current business concerns and trends.
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Applying to Work in Canada: Making Sure Your Foreign Worker Fits the Right Mould
Eamonn J. Flaherty will speak on the rules governing the temporary entry of foreign workers into Canada under the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act at the York Technology Association's Breakfast Seminar entitled Avoiding Immigration Tripwires.
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Paul Brace and Daniel Kiselbach will be making a presentation on "Partnering for Trade Prosperity and Growth".
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Congratulations to Sandra Mah
Miller Thomson congratulates Sandra Mah (Calgary) on being named one of Calgary Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40.
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Congratulations to MT Women in the Lead!
Congratulations to Miller Thomson's professional women nominated for Women in the Lead - Jennifer E. Babe, Barbara R.C. Doherty, Nora F. Osbaldeston and Rosanne T. Rocchi.
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National Entrance Scholarship Expands
Miller Thomson is pleased to announce the expansion of its National Entrance Scholarship to include twelve universities across Canada
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Ten Years as a Proud Supporter of Post-Secondary Education in Canada
The Miller Thomson Foundation announces the 2004 National Scholarship Recipients.
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Elizabeth Gillis, Director, Corporate Services, Miller Thomson LLP,
Elizabeth Gillis has published a new book on Advanced Corporate Legal Procedures.
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Miller Thomson to collaborate with the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada (ACEC)
As a result of an excellent working relationship, Miller Thomson was recently approached by the ACEC to collaborate on the review of new standard form contracts
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Miller Thomson Lawyer named a Leader in the field of Insolvency
Jeffrey C. Carhart, has been recognized by Chambers Global Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers as a leader in the field of Insolvency. Congratulations Jeff!
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eSecurities Notes
Update: Shorter Resale Restrictions to be Implemented for Private Placements and Initial Public Offerings
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Miller Thomson Partner Named a Vice Chair of Ontario Labour Relations Board
Peter F. Chauvin, a Markham-based partner and senior member of the firm's Labour and Employment Law Group, has been appointed a Vice Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board
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Miller Thomson Partner Elected Fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers
Jennifer E. Babe is one of only eight Canadians to have been admitted to the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers.
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Update: Changes to Continuous Disclosure Requirements in Canada: Harmony and Strength
On March 30, 2004, Canada's securities regulators are expected to implement National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations
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Miller Thomson Associates with Leading Charities Lawyer Arthur B.C. Drache
Miller Thomson is pleased to announce that Arthur B.C. Drache has joined our National Charities and Not-For-Profit practice group as Associate Counsel.
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Update: New B.C. Business Corporations Act in Force March 29
The office of the Registrar of Companies for British Columbia has just announced that the new British Columbia Business Corporations Act, S.B.C. 2003 will be proclaimed in force on March 29, 2004.
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2004 Venture Success Campaign
Canadian IT & Biotech Financing Forum, November 8, 2004. Miller Thomson is a proud sponsor of Venture Success, a national initiative of the TSX Venture Exchange aimed at raising awareness of the public venture capital marketplace among new listees and investors.
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Franchise expansion by system aquisition: principal issues and concerns
Where a franchise company undertakes to purchase an existing multiple unit franchise in a similar channel of trade, a wide range of considerations arise.
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