Event Type: External Event

OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Program

In a constantly evolving and challenging area like construction law, it is crucial for you to stay up to date on the latest substantive and procedural trends and developments.

Back for another exciting year, join the OBA’s exceptional faculty for this essential “year in review” to get up to speed on the most important legislative, case law and practice developments of 2024. You’ll gather valuable insights and helpful strategies to take away and implement in your practice, keeping you at the forefront of this legal space.

Pallett Valo Speaker

Catherine DiMarco, Partner

Location

Online

Accreditation

2h of Substantive content

Program Price

CBA Member: $119* | CBA Student Member: $66* | Non-Member: $176*
*plus applicable taxes

Presented by the CBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Section

This program is meant to discuss contract interpretation, changes to the contract and material price increases. Construction has been significantly challenged by delays and cost increases resulting from the pandemic, supply chain issues, socio-economic issues, and material price increases.

With many construction contracts being fixed-price contract, how are parties dealing with these issues? Would a material price increase constitute a change? What clauses could be added to contracts to provide certainty for parties?

Pallett Valo Speaker

Catherine DiMarco, Partner

Location

Online

Accreditation for Ontario

This session qualifies for 0.75 hours of ethics, professionalism and/or practice management content and 0.75 hours of substantive, skills and/or procedural content.

Young Advocates Standing Committee (YASC)

Join the Young Advocates’ Standing Committee and the PLA for a Bench & Bar Mixer! Connect with your fellow junior advocates and enjoy the opportunity to engage in casual conversations with Judges and Associate Judges. This event features an evening of informal conversation with the Bench & Bar along with some light refreshments. You do not want to miss out!

Location:

Peel Law Association-Lawyers’ Lounge Lawyers’ Lounge, A. Brampton ON

BMO Nesbitt Burns

Join the Mah Investment Group for a dynamic webinar where our expert speaker will explore essential strategies for preserving and transitioning your business.

What You’ll Gain:

• Multiple Wills Made Simple: Understand how using multiple Wills can reduce probate fees and streamline the transfer of private company assets.
• Tax-Saving Opportunities: Learn about the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption and its potential impact on your succession plan.
• Practical Succession Strategies:  From managing family dynamics to exploring options with external buyers, get insights on how to create a seamless, customized transition plan.

Added Bonus! By joining our webinar, you will be entered into a draw for a $200 gift card to The Keg.

Whether you’re looking to preserve your legacy or plan for a sale, don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Andreea on one of the most important aspects of business ownership.

Succession planning is more than a one-time decision; it’s a process that evolves with your goals and family dynamics. This session will equip you with the information needed to begin or refine your succession plan confidently.

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Andreea Muth, Partner

Powered by Altitude Accelerator & BEC

Join this engaging Startup Bootcamp, hosted by Altitude Accelerator in collaboration with Brampton Entrepreneurship Centre. This event is designed to equip early stage companies with essential knowledge and tools to drive their ventures forward.

The Startup Bootcamp will consist of the following sessions:

• How to Get Your Venture’s Intellectual Property Strategy Underway
• Addressing Early-Stage Issues and Avoiding Key Legal Mistakes
• Innovating the Future
• Finance Fundamentals – Booking Essentials

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Andreea Muth, Partner

Location:

City of Brampton West Tower, Boardroom 2C & 2D
2 Wellington Street W Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

OBA | Professional Development

Given Canada’s aging population and lengthening life expectancy, litigators like you are increasingly likely to find themselves representing older clients. With age comes several tricky legal considerations and potential complications, and it is essential that you are equipped to confidently handle them.

Join the OBA’s expert faculty for helpful guidance and practical strategies for working with elderly clients in litigation, including:

• Contested and non-contested guardianship applications;
• Requisite settlement approvals; and
• Critical capacity issues.

Learn how to navigate these challenging issues and advocate more effectively on behalf of your elderly clients, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices heard.

Don’t miss this essential program. Register now to secure your spot!

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Trevor Moum, Lawyer

Location:

Online

Program Price:

CBA Member: $119* | CBA Student Member: $66* | Non-Member: $176*
*plus applicable taxes

Members and non-members can use the following code for a 15% discount: OND6705768AE

This program contains:

2h of Substantive content

Osgoode Professional Development

5 days of targeted and practical learning: Oct 31, Nov 1, 4, 5 & 6, 2024

Can you confidently manage risk on construction projects?

Today’s construction projects are highly complex and present numerous and challenging risks to all stakeholders. A comprehensive understanding of the key issues and potential liability exposures in this high-stakes area is essential.

In this intensive certificate course, join 30+ senior legal and construction professionals to learn what you need to know about crucial construction law concepts, from contract formation to dispute resolution. Developed for the construction industry and legal professionals, this information-packed and highly practical program will highlight real-world situations to enhance learning and provide ample opportunity for questions and class discussion.

5 days of targeted and practical learning.

You will develop a solid understanding of the core legal issues impacting construction projects, and you will emerge better equipped to minimize exposure to costly risk. Select topics feature regional distinctions for Eastern and Western Canada. On demand primer classes cover foundational concepts and principles to enhance in-class learning and discussion.

Pallett Valo Speakers:

Catherine DiMarco,  Partner
Expert Panel: Key Construction Liens and Prompt Payment Developments
Date: November 4, 2024

Anna Esposito, Partner & Mediator
The Decision-Makers’ Speak! View from the Bench
November 6, 2024

Location:

1 Dundas Street West, 26th floor,
Toronto, ON

And Virtual

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Law Society of Ontario

The multifaceted world of business law demands that you keep up to date on the latest issues, cases, practices, and procedures in a variety of practice areas to best serve your clients and provide them with excellent advice. We give you the tools to do exactly that at this year’s business law summit. Our experienced speakers provide you with tips, updates, and materials to enhance your practice and stay current in today’s rapidly changing corporate/commercial world.

• Review the market trends for public and private M&A transactions
• Receive updates on the new capital gains tax rules and implications
• Learn about how you can use AI in your business law practice while safeguarding against related risks

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Andreea Muth, Partner

Time:

9:00AM – 4:30PM

Location:

Donald Lamont Learning Centre, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto
And online

CBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Section

Join your colleagues from Ontario and Alberta in an interesting and engaging 5-year retrospective panel discussion about Ontario’s Construction Act.

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Catherine DiMarco, Partner

Location:

Online

Program Price:

CBA Members: $85, CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years): $70, CBA Student Members: $25, Non-Members: $160, Government: $100
Plus applicable taxes

This program contains:

1h 30m of Substantive Content

Canadian Tax Foundation

The definitive tax planning conference for advisers to owner-managed businesses.

Pallett Valo Session Details (Selected Estate Planning Topics):

The corporate attribution rule is a complex provision which is critical to consider for any estate freeze and reorganization involving family-owned corporate structures. The presentation will highlight the technical aspects of this rule and provide practical planning strategies to either avoid or manage its implications, both from a tax and estate planning perspective.

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Andreea Muth, Partner

Location:

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
655 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON

And virtual

Date and Time:

October 28 & 29, 2024
8am – 5pm

OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Program

Returning by popular demand, this year’s symposium will feature candid perspectives from neutrals on how parties can best position themselves to resolve disputes quickly, efficiently, and fairly. The construction sector in Ontario is continuing to see the growing adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures to avoid the costs and delays inherent in litigation. ADR is no longer viewed as an “alternative” as many construction contracts have mandatory dispute resolution processes outside of the Courts.

Join leading lawyers, arbitrators, and mediators across Ontario’s construction projects sector to learn about current trends and best practices in the resolution of disputes outside of the Courts. Seasoned practitioners will also review market trends on dispute resolution processes (DRPs) and drafting best practices when developing DRP clauses in construction contracts.

For more information, please view the program agenda.

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Anna Esposito, Partner

Location:

OBA Conference Centre
20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor | Toronto, ON | M5C 2B8

Program Price:

CBA Member: $234* | CBA Student Member: $91* | Non-Member: $343*
(includes e-materials access) *plus applicable taxes

This program contains:

3h 00m of Substantive Content

Law Society of Ontario

There are elements essential to probating a will that can easily be overlooked. But they are critical for a thorough and efficient probate process. Our panels of experts provide you with practical strategies and invaluable precedents to help you both to avoid missing critical elements and to navigate the difficult or novel issues you may encounter along the way.

• Under the new substantial compliance regime, how do you decide if you have an intestate estate?
• What can you expect from a probate tax audit?
• What do you need to know about administering foreign assets of an Ontario estate or Ontario assets of a foreign estate?

Please view the Law Society of Ontario’s website for detailed workshop information and pricing.

Pallett Valo Speaker:

Craig Ross, Partner

Time:

9:00AM – 12:00PM

Location:

Online