Sweet November
There's still time to comply with CPD requirements with so many sessions covering employment, privacy, cybersecurity, contracts, AI, ESG, and not forgetting politics.
As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, November encourages us to slow down and reflect. Reflecting not just on the year that’s about to end, but also on whether we’ve complied with the CPD requirements of the law societies. Fortunately, there's so much happening this November.
Nov. 4: Navigating Canadian employment law for U.S. businesses
Complimentary | Dentons | 12:00 PM EST|
Hosted by Dentons, this session will cover: Employment contracts & at-will employment, Sale of Business obligations, PTO/Vacation pay, Restrictive covenants & misclassification, and Use of PEOs.
CPD-Eligible: BC, ON - 60 Substantive minutes; Quebec - Dentons is of the view that this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec.
Details and Registration: Dentons
Nov. 12: The dirt on exclusion clauses: implications of Earthco on contracts
Complimentary | Torys | 9:00 AM EST|
The Supreme Court of Canada has provided new guidance on the interpretation of exclusion clauses in the context of Earthco Soil Mixtures v. Pine Valley Enterprises, a case about a contract for the sale of topsoil. Join Torys for a discussion by counsel involved in the case of the practical implications this decision will have on drafting and interpreting contracts.
CPD-Eligible: Unspecified
Details and Registration: Torys
AI, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data
Nov. 5: Annual Dentons Data Summit (In-person) - Privacy law and beyond: Navigating today’s challenges and trends
Complimentary | Dentons | 8:45 AM EST|
Join the Dentons' 6th Annual Data Summit where speakers will explore pressing issues, including the implementation challenges of Québec's new privacy law, the intricacies of de-identification and anonymization, and the implications of privacy in the realm of artificial intelligence.
CPD-Eligible: Unspecified
Details and Registration: Dentons
Nov. 14 - AI: Promotion, compensation and termination
Complimentary | Torys | 12:00 PM EST|
In this session, Torys lawyers will be reviewing the risks presented by the adoption of AI when making promotion, compensation and termination decisions, as well as mitigation measures that employers should keep top of mind.
CPD-Eligible: Unspecified
Details and Registration: Torys
Nov. 20: AI and the executive: fireside chat with Cari Covent of Canadian Tire
Complimentary | Torys | 12:00 PM EST|
Torys is hosting a fireside chat with Cari Covent, Canadian Tire Corporation’s Head of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology, to discuss key considerations for businesses embracing AI. The conversation will cover the importance of taking a holistic approach to building an AI roadmap in support of a corporate business strategy, including developing employee and customer-facing applications, the need for upskilling, and building best practices for responsible AI.
CPD-Eligible: Unspecified
Details and Registration: Torys
Nov. 25 - 28: 2024 Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Summit
Complimentary | Norton Rose Fulbright | 1:00 PM ET Daily|
Register for one, two, or all four sessions in the annual technology, privacy, and cybersecurity virtual summit. Learn how to leverage AI for a competitive edge while mitigating its inherent risks. Session 1 | AI in Cyber: Trends and challenges; Session 2 | Technology contracts: Key considerations for AI and data; Session 3 | Is it possible to reconcile the growing use of AI tools with compliance with existing and future regulatory frameworks? (in French); Session 4 | Governing AI: Data privacy considerations
CPD-Eligible: BC - Sessions one and two contain 1 hour of Practice Management content. Sessions three and four contain 1 hour of Substantive content. ON - Each session contains 1 hour of Professionalism content.; QC: Each session contains 1 hour of content.
Details and Registration: Norton Rose
Nov. 27: CPD Series: Cyberfraud Recovery & Remedies
Complimentary | BLG | 9:00 AM PT|
“Business email compromise and impersonation scams are increasingly prevalent in Canada and can inflict significant financial damage on companies and organizations victimized by these attacks. While recovery can be a difficult proposition, if the victim acts quickly, the stolen money can be identified, traced and recovered through remedies available under federal banking legislation and the Court.” Join BLG for a presentation on the steps and remedies involved to recover losses arising from cyberfraud.
CPD-Eligible: BC - 1.5 hours of Practice Management.
Details and Registration: BLG
Nov. 14: Complex M&A, Shareholder Activism and Corporate Governance
Complimentary | Norton Rose Fulbright | 12:00 PM EST|
The annual Norton Rose Complex M&A, Shareholder Activism, Corporate Governance webinar series is here again. Speakers will discuss Proxy season review; Activism trends and key case law; Lessons learned in 2024; Anticipated pushback on ESG/DEI; Insights from the U.S.; and Looking ahead to 2025.
CPD-Eligible: 60 Substantive Minutes in Ontario and BC; 60 Minutes of Content in Quebec
Details and Registration: Norton Rose
Nov. 21: Keeping up with cross-border class action trends: Part 3 – ESG and greenwashing
Complimentary | Dentons | 12:00 PM PT|
Join Dentons' to learn about the latest trends in ESG-related class actions, focusing on how companies can proactively manage and mitigate the risks associated with sustainability claims.
CPD-Eligible: BC, ON - 60 Substantive minutes; Quebec - Dentons is of the view that this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec.
Details and Registration: Dentons
Nov. 21: CPD Series: Modern Slavery Update & Greenwashing in Canada Update
Complimentary | BLG | 9:00 AM PT|
Join BLG for a practical session on (i) Modern Slavery Reporting in Canada following the new reporting obligation for businesses operating in Canada which was implemented in 2024, and (ii) New laws against greenwashing in Canada - where speakers will discuss the recent changes to the Competition Act, which significantly increase the risks to businesses making public facing environmental benefits claims.
CPD-Eligible: BC - 1.5 hours of Practice Management.
Details and Registration: BLG
Nov. 18: Effectively Managing EDI in times of Organizational Change
Complimentary for CBA Members | CBA | 12 PM ET|
Join a CBA panel as they share insights on navigating EDI during times of organizational change, including:
Exploring how shifts in law firm culture during mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring impact EDI initiatives
The importance of integrating EDI principles into the change management process and strategies for integrating different EDI frameworks while ensuring that the resulting culture fosters diversity and inclusion
Best practices for maintaining and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion during these transitions
The role of leadership in safeguarding and building upon existing EDI commitments during mergers.
CPD-Eligible: ON - This program contains 1.5 hours of EDI content
Details and Registration: CBA
Nov. 21: Candid Conversations on Succeeding as a Woman in Law (In-person)
Complimentary for CBA Members | CBA | 4:30 PM ET| Ottawa
Back again for another year, join a panel of highly successful Ottawa female legal professionals as they share insights on their career and professional successes and challenges. From advice on dealing with difficult colleagues and clients, to managing personal and professional lives, don’t miss the opportunity to hear their candid thoughts and meet others who are navigating these same waters as you at this complimentary event.
CPD-Eligible: ON - This program contains 1 hour of EDI content
Details and Registration: CBA
For more EDI Hours, the April edition of Career Conversions - Janine Rogan, “The Pink Tax” contains 1 hour of Accredited Professionalism Content and 30 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content.
Nov. 19: The View From The Bench: A Chat With Alberta's Chiefs
Complimentary for CBA Members | CBA | 12:00 PM MT|
Join CBA Alberta President Robert Bassett as he sits down with Alberta’s Chief Justices to discuss their plans and the challenges they face as they lead Alberta’s Courts into the future. You will have an opportunity to ask questions during this webinar. If you wish to submit questions in advance, you may do so by sending them to mail@cba-alberta.org.
CPD-Eligible: AB - The knowledge and skills in this webinar relate to continuous improvement and professional contributions, which are two of nine domains included in the Law Society of Alberta’s Professional Development Profile for Alberta Lawyers.
Details and Registration: CBA
Nov.5: CPD Series: Modern Approaches for Today’s Legal and Business Landscape
Complimentary | BLG | 9:00 AM PT|
If you’re in BC, then this 1.5-hour session hosted by BLG will review real case studies that highlight current concepts and approaches you can leverage to enhance operational efficiency and legal outcomes within your organizations with practical discussions of the following topics: Leveraging Managed Services within Your Organization, and Unique Tech-Enabled Approaches to Contract Reviews, and the Intake & Tracking of Legal Work.
CPD-Eligible: BC - 1.5 hours of Practice Management.
Details and Registration: BLG
Nov. 6: USA Election: Politics and Policy with Hon. James Moore
Complimentary | Dentons | 11:30 AM EST|
If you’ve been following the USA Election, you can leverage your interest for some CPD hours. Join Dentons as it hosts Hon. James Moore for an in-depth analysis of the USA Election results, how the election outcome will shape U.S. policies and influence the global business environment; What the results suggest for the U.S. economy, markets, and international trade; Key legislative and regulatory shifts businesses need to be prepared for; and Insights on how businesses can adapt and thrive in the post-election landscape.
CPD-Eligible: BC, ON - 60 Substantive minutes; Quebec - Dentons is of the view that this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec.
Details and Registration: Dentons
Career Conversations Book Club: Book of the Month
The Book Club conversation with Amanda Haverstick, “Dear 1L: Notes to Nurture a New Legal Writer” will hold on November 22, 2024 and contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of accredited Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario. Register here to join the conversation or watch on demand on YouTube.
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Yours in Learning,
The LCPD Team