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New Program Alert | Closing the Deal in M&A Transactions
This webinar will explore post-closing considerations and potential pitfalls when closing an M&A transaction, with topics including: Regulatory consents Third party consents Flow of funds Trust conditions Closing mechanics Post-closing adjustments Claims Post-closing issues Program Details Date: June 18 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Price: $95 Faculty Michael J. Styczen, DLA ...
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New Program Alert | Navigating Key Documents in M&A Transactions
This webinar will explore key documents in M&A transactions and their purpose, including: Purchase and sale agreements Asset and share agreements Key provisions such as conditions, representations and warranties, indemnities, and covenants Working capital Transition services Employment Service/Sales Non-Competes Leases Consents Program Details Date: June 3, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 ...
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Notice to the Profession: Court Case Management (“CCM”) Now Incudes Contested Receivership Applications
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has announced that all eligible receivership hearing requests must now be submitted through the Court Case Management (“CCM”) digital service. Effective April 1, 2024, this change will be implemented in Calgary and Edmonton, and will include any new hearing requests on already existing ...
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New Program Alert | Effective Legal Writing Skills
Written communication is integral to the practice of law. The ability to produce well-written legal documents will greatly benefit your practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices for legal writing in Alberta. Topics include: Essential elements of clear writing to maximize clarity How to effectively structure sentences Strategies ...
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New Program Alert | PPSA Update
Substantial amendments to the Alberta PPSA will come into force on June 1, 2024. This program will address those amendments. Program Details Date: June 5, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Early Bird Price: $475 Early bird pricing expires May 5, 2024. Regular price: $525 Faculty Co-Chairs: Prof. Tamara ...
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M&A Transactions – Webinar Series
LESA is offering a series of webinars chaired by Michael J. Styczen on M&A topics throughout the month of April. Scroll below for program details. Due Diligence in M&A Transactions (Webinar) Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Click here to register. This webinar is presented ...
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Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Decision to Deny Tax Deductions in Abusive Tax Avoidance Case
In Deans Knight Income Corp. v. Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada applied the general anti-avoidance rule (“GAAR”), holding that a transaction may still be deemed abusive tax avoidance if it frustrates the rationale of the Income Tax Act. In this decision, the defendant corporation accumulated $90 million in unclaimed ...
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New Program Alert | Corporate Tax Structuring 101
This webinar will address the 2017 TOSI rule amendments and implications for clients and counsel as well as ways that entrepreneurs can distribute profits and remain compliant with the Income Tax Act. Program Details Date: May 15, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Price: $95 Faculty Jonathan N. Garbutt, Dominion Tax ...
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