Summary of Meetings: Business Law
Number of Meetings Held: 7
June 22, 2026
Rationalizing Non-Statutory Liability of Directors and Officers
Synopsis : In this session, John Smith, Lawson Lundell, and Marie Ong, BCLI staff lawyer, will discuss BCLI's Report on Rationalizing Non-Statutory Liability of Directors and Officers, which was released in March 2026.
In-Person Registration: 41
May 28, 2026
5th Annual Happy Hour at Haraheri
Synopsis : You are invited for an evening of delicious food and networking with lawyers, financial analysts, and business valuators. This is an opportunity to foster new and ongoing connections with industry experts. There will be a cash bar and door prizes. Register today as tickets are limited!
In-Person Registration: 40
April 7, 2026
Tenant Improvement Approvals in Commercial Strata Lots
Guest Speakers: Alex J. Chang, Partner, Lesperance Mendes
Synopsis : Alex J. Chang, Partner, Lesperance Mendes, presents on key concepts, issues, and best practices related to strata corporation approval of tenant improvements in commercial strata lots.
Online Registration: 87
In-Person Registration: 13
March 16, 2026
Contract Law Update for Commercial Practitioners
Guest Speakers: Lawson Lundell's Lisa A. Peters, K.C., Senior Counsel, and Catherine Whitehead, Partner
Synopsis: Lawson Lundell's Lisa A. Peters, K.C., Senior Counsel, and Catherine Whitehead, Partner, review key decisions that have significantly developed or clarified the law of contract or notably reaffirmed longstanding contractual principles while at the same time illustrating their practical application.
Online Registration: 250
In-Person Registration: 22
March 12, 2026
Intellectual Property Strategies and Contract Pitfalls in Early Stage Companies
Guest Speakers: Dane Smith, Counsel and Patent Agent, Fasken, and Danika Kotylak, Associate, Fasken
Synopsis: Danika Kotylak and Dane Smith review key IP concepts relevant to emerging companies, including ownership pitfalls, protection strategies, assignment and licensing structures, and the internal processes required to preserve and document IP rights.
Online Registration: 75
October 16, 2025
Navigating Corporate Control Disputes
Guest Speakers: Kaitlyn Meyer, Partner, Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel. and Greg Allen, Partner, Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel
Synopsis: Two experienced litigators from Allen McMillan Litigation Counsel discuss various issues related to corporate control disputes, including: oppression proceedings, remedies under the Business Corporations Act, derivative actions, injunctive relief, and resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration
Online Registration: 121
September 24, 2025
Private Company M&A 101: From Letter of Intent to Close
Guest Speaker: Elaine Tham, Mogan Daniels Slager LLP
Synopsis: Elaine Tham explains the process of private company mergers and acquisitions, starting from the first client meeting, through the Letter of Intent (LOI), due diligence and the purchase agreement, to the final closing of the deal.
Online Registration: 131