What the Rules Don't Tell You: Part 1 - International Centre for Dispute Resolution

Listen as experienced construction lawyers Joseph Darr (Kirwin Norris, P.A) and Steven Nudelman (Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP) provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the most appropriate alternative dispute resolution strategies in construction-related cases. Speakers, among other things, will offer compliance and litigation strategies to avoid legal pitfalls.

It has become increasingly important to create a foolproof privacy roadmap for your organization. Privacy compliance may be the largest challenges that GCs have to face, so it’s essential to put programs into place and create a culture of collaboration where the whole organization is aligned on privacy policies. With the fear of litigation increasing, GCs need to be prepared to respond and have a plan of attack.

While very similar from a commercial standpoint, Canadian and U.S. laws differ in important respects when it comes to employment issues. Appreciating these differences is critical when advising clients on their entry to Canada (a typical launching point for U.S. companies seeking to expand globally) or their existing Canadian operations to avoid unintended consequences. This roundtable will provide a Canadian employment law 101 overview.

There can be many benefits that come from a 'globalized' legal function from providing rapid regional expertise to creating a more diverse work environment. However, specific challenges can also appear from establishing a remote, digital and flexible work environment, a more astute understanding and sensitivity towards cultural differences, and ensuring that the legal function supports the core and regional business objectives.