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Directors and Officers Insurance Coverage (On-Demand) About Faculty About D&O liability insurance can play an important role in protecting a corporation’s directors and officers from personal financial loss. This on-demand program discusses key elements of D&O insurance coverage, including: D&O coverage basics Common D&O exclusions Emerging D&O risk trends Faculty Chair Robert Stack, Wilson Laycraft Presenter Christopher Kelen, Markel Canada

The Roles and Risks of Directors in Insolvency (On-Demand) About Faculty About A corporation’s directors typically don’t plan for insolvency until it’s too late, such that  they seek advice from lawyers or a Licensed Insolvency Trustee  well after any problems arise. By then it may be too late to take steps to minimize the damage to the corporation and to the directors themselves. From the perspective of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to directors, this on-demand program explores directors’ responsibilities before, during, and after a corporate insolvency filing. It also addresses the personal benefits and risks of a formal corporate insolvency filing and the potential exposure they may have as a director of an insolvent corporation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 26, 2023. The total running time is approximately 51 minutes. Faculty Chair Robert Stack, Wilson Laycraft Presenter Charla Smith, Charla Smith & Company Ltd.

Governance Basics and Practical Tips for Lawyers Serving on Boards of Directors (On-Demand) About Faculty About Taking on the role of a director on a board can be a fulfilling experience but it comes with many responsibilities. This on-demand program discusses essential considerations for individuals who are interested in serving on a board of directors or Alberta lawyers who are advising clients who are interested in serving on a board of directors. These considerations include: Duties of directors and how to effectively perform these duties How boards do their work What to consider before joining a board This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 26, 2023. The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 11 minutes. Faculty Chair Robert Stack, Wilson Laycraft Presenter Michelle Gallagher KC, Patriot Law Group

Regulatory Liability of Officers and Directors: An Overview (On-Demand) About Faculty About Directors and officers should be mindful of potential liability under regulatory statutes. This on-demand program discusses the essential aspects of regulatory liability and how it differs from other types of liability, such as civil liability. This program further explains how directors and officers may be subject to regulatory liability and provides practical tips for managing the risk of regulatory liability. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 26, 2023. The total running time is approximately 54 minutes. Faculty Chair Robert Stack, Wilson Laycraft Presenter Robert Stack, Wilson Laycraft