Upcoming Seminars & Speaking Events:
"Trade-Marks 101"
A basic understanding of trade-mark issues is critical when seeking to protect an organization's intellectual property rights. Neil Melliship and Larry Munn, both members of our firm's Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group, are providing a seminar for a major client addressing basic trade-mark fundamentals. If you feel your organization would benefit from a similar seminar, please contact Larry Munn at 604.643.3160 or lm@cwilson.com.
November 27, 2008
"Selling Your Business: Get the Best Price, Negotiate the Best Terms"
This seminar will give you the fundamental information you
need to know in order to assess how to sell your business
for the best price and on the best terms. Only those
attending will have the value of the insights of the speakers
and the benefit of learning how to be successful at selling
your business.
You will learn about:
mistakes business owners make when selling a business
how to avoid common pitfalls when selling a business
techniques of sophisticated M&A professionals insights about M&A transactions
creative financing solutions for M&A transactions that make your business more saleable and increase the field of potential buyers
Presented by: Clark Wilson LLP
Clark Wilson LLP Lawyer: Don Sihota
When: November 27, 2008
Where: Clark Wilson LLP
800 - 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Program and Registration:
See the seminar brochure.
December 5, 2008
"Privacy Update 2008: Update Your Knowledge"
Privacy issues and rights have been experiencing a rapid amount of change. The CBABC Freedom of Information and Privacy Law Section and CLEBC have teamed together to co-sponsor a one-day course focusing on the key recent developments in the area. From substantive developments in different areas, to presentations directly by David Loukidelis, the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, and Frank Work, the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Alberta, this course will update you on the essentials that you need to know. Where appropriate, topics will incorporate aspects of professional ethics and practice management.
There are three learning options for this course
- a face-to-face live event in Vancouver;
- a real time live webcast; or
- a subscription to this course as part of the Webcast Archive.
Presented by: CLEBC and CBABC Freedom of Information & Privacy Law Section
Clark Wilson LLP Lawyer: Larry Munn
When: December 5, 2008
Where: The Fairmont Waterfront
900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, BC
Program and Registration:
See the course brochure.
January, 2009
"CCDC 2"
The CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract is the most
widely used form of construction contract in British
Columbia.
Clark Wilson's Construction Law Group will hold a
series of workshops on CCDC 2, tailored slightly
to different industry groups. The main focus of the
workshops will be the use and contents of the
CCDC 2 standard form, and related context. The
changes between the 2008 version and the 1994
version will also be addressed.
Workshop content will be directed at three
distinct industry groups, as outlined below. Course
material for each group will be essentially the
same, but the presentation on each day will be
tailored slightly to each group.
Feel free to choose the group that best suits your
organization or industry group, or your schedule.
The workshops are scheduled as follows:
Friday, January 16, 2009
MASH sector – a workshop for universities and
colleges, health care agencies, education K-12,
municipalities and their procurement managers
Friday, January 23, 2009
a workshop for architects, engineers and
professionals
Friday, January 30, 2009
a workshop for private sector owners and
owners' representatives
Presented by: Clark Wilson LLP's Construction Law Group
Clark Wilson LLP Lawyers: Roy Nieuwenburg, Glen Boswall, Derek Mullan, Q.C., Samantha Ip, Amy Mortimore and Michal Jaworski
When:
Workshop 1: January 16, 2009
Workshop 2: January 23, 2009
Workshop 3: January 30, 2009
Where: Metropolitan Hotel
645 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC
Program and Registration: See the brochure.
January 28, 2009
"Insurance Defence: Practical Considerations and Preparation for Change"
Significant changes are on the horizon for the insurance industry and the legal framework under which it operates.
This forum will examine the practical skills necessary for lawyers and insurers to successfully defend claims in today’s competitive marketplace. Solid practical skills are essential if lawyers are to maintain their preferred status with insurers and also key to saving insurers significant costs at all stages of litigation.
The expert faculty will also walk you through the impending changes to the Insurance Act. You will leave the forum with a head-start on how to prepare for the upcoming overhaul and how to operate smoothly throughout this time of transition.
Presented by: Pacific Business & Law Institute
Clark Wilson LLP Lawyer: Nigel Kent
When: January 28, 2009
Where: Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
Vancouver, BC
Program and Registration: See the conference website.
