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  • 61981.04

    Continuous Disclosure

    $35.00
    The author provides a high-level overview, designed for legal support staff, of the continuous disclosure regulatory requirements that apply to reporting issuers in Alberta. Reporting issuers and private issuers are discussed, and common continuous disclosure documents are reviewed, including financial reports, CEO/CFO certification, annual information forms, and shareholder meeting minutes. In addition, continuous disclosure requirements, such as proxies, information circulars, and the timing of disclosure, are highlighted. Finally, the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR), used to file continuous disclosure documents, is briefly discussed.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Securities Law for Legal Support Staff program in Calgary on January 7, 2016.
     
  • 61981.02

    Sources of Securities Law and the Regulatory Regime

    $65.00
    Securities law in Canada is comprised of various statutes, regulations, instruments, policies, rules, notices, and common law. This paper provides an overview of the various sources of securities law and the securities regulatory regime, in order to provide a general sense of where securities laws are derived from, and what parties are responsible for administering and overseeing those laws. The author provides a brief review of general corporate law, the Alberta Securities Act, and securities regulation. Additionally, securities rules and enforcement issues are discussed.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Securities Law for Legal Support Staff program in Calgary on January 7, 2016.
     
  • 61979.04

    Fundamentals of Bylaws

    $65.00
    Well drafted bylaws serve as an invaluable tool for those who look to them for guidance. This paper provides clarity and guidance with respect to the bylaw drafting process. The authors’ analysis focuses primarily on statutory requirements and their incorporation into the bylaws. Several overarching subject matters applicable to drafting bylaws are addressed, including provisions related to directors, committees, officers, shares, and meetings of shareholders. A sample corporate bylaw and a sample advance notice bylaw are also provided.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Corporate Drafting seminar in Edmonton on December 2, 2015 and in Calgary on December 9, 2015.
     
  • 61961.05

    An Overview of Licensing

    $65.00
    Many considerations go into a licensing agreement. A well-drafted agreement must address all of the complexities inherent in the parties’ relationships and must anticipate all potential contingencies, providing a mechanism for dealing with them.
    This 36-page paper covers a selection of common topics relating to licensing, including:  intellectual property due diligence, types of licensing arrangements, licensing grants and use restrictions, royalty provisions, risk allocation, term and termination, technology licenses, software licenses and related maintenance and support services, and ‘software as a service’ agreements.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Technology Contracts program in September, 2015.
  • 61961.03

    Service Level Agreements

    $65.00
    In this paper, the author discusses the service level agreement (SLA) from the context of IT outsourcing or online service relationships (for instance cloud computing services or software as a service). He describes the typical SLA and goes on to discuss the issues surrounding SLAs from both the service provider’s and the customer’s perspective. He also offers insight into the role of counsel in the life of an SLA, providing a checklist of common SLA provisions. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Technology Contracts program in September, 2015.  
  • 61942.06

    Deal Making in Down Markets: Capturing Strategic Opportunities in Distressed Markets by Bridging the Valuation Gap Between Buyers and Sellers

    $65.00
    Current market conditions have accentuated the traditional bid-ask spread between buyers and sellers in strategic and financial mergers and acquisitions.  But, both the financial imperative facing sellers and unique buying opportunities for buyers presents an opportunity for creative transaction structures.  This paper delves into some ideas.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Buying and Selling a Business seminar in April 2015.
     
  • 61942.04

    Preparing to Sell a Private Business – How to Assist Your Clients Through the Planning and Sales Process

    $35.00
    This author, a Chartered Financial Analyst and an MBA, discusses the issues surrounding planning an exit from one’s business. The key is to shift your thinking, to see your firm as an investment rather than a vehicle for employment.  Specific topics include:  early exit planning and a buyer’s perspective on valuation.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Buying and Selling a Business seminar in April 2015.
     
  • 61942.03

    Sale of Business: Employment, Labour, Human Rights and Privacy Considerations

    $35.00
    The issues surrounding employment, labour, human rights and privacy often influence the structure of a sale transaction.  This paper outlines the important considerations relating to those issues in Alberta and in the federal jurisdiction.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Buying and Selling a Business seminar in April 2015.
     
  • 61942.01

    Purchase and Sale Agreements

    $35.00
    This author discusses commonly negotiated and frequently misunderstood contractual provisions and issues in purchase and sale agreements in Alberta, Specifically, he deals with sandbagging clauses, indemnity provisions, joint versus several liability, survival versus limitation periods, break fees and representation and warranty insurance.
    This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Buying and Selling a Business seminar in April 2015.
     
  • 61926.07

    Working with Owners of Large Construction Projects: Tips and Strategies for Successful Outcomes

    $35.00
    This author, representing a major pipeline company, discusses some of the issues that arise during construction contract negotiations and dispute resolution from the perspective of owners of large construction projects. The author specifically addresses those issues that arise during contract performance, including the release of holdback bonds, satisfying the math element of substantial performance, and getting help from owners in dealing with defaulting contractors. This paper was presented at LESA’s Construction Law program offered in February 2015.
  • 61926.05

    CCDC Contracts

    $35.00
    In this paper, the authors provide a detailed look at CCDC (Canadian Construction Documents Committee) contracts. Specifically, they look at the purpose of CCDC contracts, common contracts, common issues relating to these contracts and subjects on which they are silent. This paper was presented at LESA’s Construction Law program offered in February 2015.  
  • 61926.02

    The Law of Tendering – Case Law Update

    $35.00
    This paper discusses and summarizes the key principles and recent developments in the law of tendering. Specifically, it looks at the law relating to the ability of contractors to escape the downside of a bad bid and the liability of owners to disappointed bidders, beginning with the decision in Ron Engineering. This paper was presented at LESA’s Construction Law program offered in February 2015.