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  • OC-62040-05
    In part 1, Sandra Malcom gives an overview of changes to corporate structures governed by the Alberta Business Corporations Act, and the Securities Act. She discusses amendments to corporate articles and bylaws, continuances, amalgamations, plans of arrangement, the sale of all (or substantially all) of a corporation's assets, going private transactions, and the termination of a corporation's existence. In part 2, Sydney Abougoush gives an overview of recent trends in Canadian corporate law.  He speculates about changes resulting from Bill C-25, specifically as the proposed Act pertains to director voting, diversity initiatives, and exclusive forum by-laws. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.
  • OC-62040-04
    In this presentation, Michael Flach provides an annotated checklist when reviewing a unanimous shareholders agreement.  He considers the legislative framework under the Alberta Business Corporations Act, management issues, and shares and ownership issues that arise in implementing a unanimous shareholder agreement. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.
  • OC-62040-03
    In this presentation, Lisa Lorenzo discusses best practices when keeping a corporate minute book, common errors and deficiencies in record keeping, and how to fix them.  Specifically, she considers the difference between minutes and resolutions, where to keep a minute book, annual filing requirements, and the corporate registry electronic filing system (CORES). This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.
  • OC-62040-02
    In this presentation, Lauren Toreson highlights questions to ask when incorporating, or advising clients on how to incorporate, that may save time and money in the future.  These issues range from whether to incorporate federally or provincially, how to choose a corporate name, considerations when drafting articles of incorporation, including restriction on transfer and restriction on business clauses, requirements for notice of registered address and notice of directors, and other common mistakes that are made in the process of incorporating. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.
  • OC-62040-01
    In this presentation, Drew Boughton provides context to understand the state of corporate law in Canada and Alberta.  He discusses, business organizations, generally, the evolution of the corporation, what a corporation is, the relationship among corporate stakeholders, and the roles played by both owners and management. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.
  • OC-62031-06
    This presentation reviews the provisions related to a hybrid share and asset purchase agreements. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.  
  • OC-62031-05
    In this presentation, Matthew Clark identifies select tax issues in the purchase and sale of a business for asset sales and share sales. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.
  • OC-62031-04
    In this presentation, Maxine Mongeon and Steve Will discuss purchase agreements, including allocation of risk, earnouts, working capital adjustments, retention of purchase price, representations and warranties, indemnity, and dispute resolution. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.
  • OC-62031-03
    In this presentation, Mark Kortbeek discusses pre-transaction considerations, such as preliminary agreements, regulatory and transaction structure considerations, and due diligence. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.
  • OC-62031-02
    In this presentation, Leah Tolton provides an outline of an asset purchase transaction, identifying key documents, due diligence searches, representations and warranties, and other considerations for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating asset purchase agreements. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.
  • OC-62031-01
    In this presentation, Kelly Ford discusses effectively closing the purchase and sale of a business, including ancillary agreements and closing documents, planning and coordination matters, closing organization and mechanics, and post-closing matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.
  • OC-62027-03
    In this presentation, Rhonda Elder discusses restrictive covenants in employment contracts and business sale agreements. Bonus videos are included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2017.