Seminars & Events

Previous Seminars & Events - 2009

The 23rd Joint Insurance Seminar – Presented by The Hamilton Law Association and The Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (Hamilton Chapter) - December 10th, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Join Ross & McBride LLP’s Personal Injury Lawyers, Andrew Spurgeon and Anandi Naipaul, as they present their topics; Mary Carter Agreements and Changes to Tort

Other topics include:
• Changes to Insurance Coverage;
• Broker/Agent Liability Update – obligation to adequately insure;
• Quantifying Economic Loss Claims; Facebook Case Law – Update;
• Surveillance;
• Alcohol Liability – Update;
• Risk Management LawPRO Presentation;
• The Unusual Accident – Amusement Park Accidents, Elevators, Escalators

LOCATION: The Sheraton Hamilton Hotel - Ballroom, 116 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario   
TIME: 8:30am – 5:00pm

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Maiolo & Lacey Wealth Advisory Group – Helping Dentists Get to the Root of Real Tax Savings - November 25th, 2009

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Join in Ross & McBride LLP’s David Howell for his presentation at this seminar.

About this Program:
Topics at this seminar will include; Incorporating – Is it right for you?; Tax Efficient Investing; and Good debt vs. Bad debt.

LOCATION: The Hamilton Club, 6 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario
TIME: 6:30pm – 8:00pm 

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INSIGHT- Non-Profit and Charity Seminar: Legal, Regulatory and Governance Issues - November 23rd & 24th, 2009 - November 23rd, 2009

Monday, November 23, 2009

Join Ross & McBride LLP’s David van der Woerd for his presentation at this seminar.

About this Program:
Important regulatory changes are underway for Charities and Not-For-Profit organizations. Attend this timely conference to hear practical and essential updates from leading practitioners to support your core activities. Topics to be covered include; highlights and benefits of the new Act/Regulations, including distinction between soliciting/non-soliciting corporations; Using parallel foundations and multiple corporations to facilitate fundraising; Formation of a USA Friends Organization for purposes of raising charitable dollars; Special rules when fundraising in multiple USA states; Avoiding complaints to the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee and much more...

LOCATION: St. Andrew’s Club and Conference Centre, 150 Kling Street West, Toronto, Ontario
TIME: 8:00am – 5:00pm 

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The Advocates Society - Evidence for Litigators - November 5th, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Join Ross & McBride LLP’s Mark Abradjian for his presentation at this seminar.

About this program:
Learn to recognize and respond to practical evidentiary problems on your feet. At this critical program, judges and leading advocates teach you how to use testimonial, real, documentary and demonstrative evidence in ways that make an impact, and share strategies for keeping common objections and responses on the tip of your tongue. You will also learn to impeach a witness correctly. Dynamic faculty presentations and an optional afternoon skills workshop will upgrade your understanding and working knowledge of some of the key rules. This program is designed for junior litigators who want to increase their confidence in court.

LOCATION: The Advocates Society Education Centre, 480 University Avenue, Suite 1700, Toronto, Ontario
TIME: 9:00am – 4:30pm

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2009 Fall Meeting of the ABA Section of International Law - October 28th, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Jon-David Giacomelli to speak at the 2009 Fall Meeting of the ABA Section of International Law on the topic of obtaining non-monetary/injunctive relief in Canada - October 28th, 2009

Location:  Eden Roc Resort, 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33140

Conference Information:  http://www.abanet.org/intlaw/fall09/

Managing Employees During a Recession - October 2nd, 2009

Friday, October 2, 2009

Join Ross & McBride LLP’s Labour and Employment Law Group; Ed Canning, Sean Jackson, Richard Simmons and Jennifer Zdriluk, for their complimentary seminar.

Topics include:
• Avoiding Constructive Dismissal Claims
• The Myth of the Layoff
• Protecting Your Client Base from Rogue Employees
• Laying Off/Terminating Sick Employees

LOCATION: The Grand Olympic (formerly Chandelier Place), 660 Barton Street, Stoney Creek, Ontario  L8E 5L6
TIME: 9am – 3:00pm

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Litigating Motor Vehicle Accident Claims – Gearing Up for Regime Reform – an INSIGHT Information Presentation - October 1st, 2009

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Join Ross & McBride LLP’s Bob Munroe for his presentation on “The Role of the Health Professional as an Expert Witness”

Other topics Include:
• Winning Strategies for Advancing and Defending Attendant Care and CAT Cases
• Use or Operation of a Motor Vehicle Accident After Vytlingham and Herbison: Has Anthing Changed?
• Litigating Chronic Pain, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RDS) and Fibromylagia Cases
• Examining Limits of Employee Claims in MVA Cases

LOCATION: St. Andrew’s Club and Conference Centre, 150 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario

DATE:  September 30, 2009 - October 1, 2009

TIME: 8:00am – 5:00pm

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What Women Want – Transitions of the Intelligent Woman - September 30th, 2009

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Join Ross & McBride LLP’s Adam Cappelli for his presentation on What’s Love Got To Do With It? Getting married (or unmarried?). Learn to say “I do” without compromising your financial integrity and independence!

Other topics include:
• Get Real! - Presented by: Yvonne Turner-Moss - Go after the life you want! Break free from the chains of limiting belief patterns. Explore your own financial prowess and power.
• Beauty’s Only Skin Deep – Isn’t It? - Presented by: Dr Channy Muhn and Dr. Nathan Rosen - Hear the truth from the experts in cosmetic skin care on how to enhance – not alter your natural beauty.

LOCATION: Burlington Golf & Country Club, 422 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, Ontario  L7T 3Z9
TIME: 6:30pm

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In-house presentation at leading Western New York firm - September 18th, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Rochester, NY - Jon-David Giacomelli

Crimes Against Seniors: How to Protect Yourself - September 9th, 2009

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Join Ross & McBride LLP’s Adam Cappelli for his presentation on “Power of Attorney Issues”

Other topics Include:
• Senior Scams - Presented by: Detective Ed Lum, Hamilton Police Services

LOCATION: Ancaster Fair Grounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, Ontario
TIME: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Charity Law Hot Spots - A Danger to Dabble

Friday, October 26, 2007 — Monday, October 26, 2009

David A. van der Woerd is chairing the Ontario Bar Association's CLE Seminar - Charity Law Hot Spots - A Danger to Dabble to be held October 26, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program will take place in Toronto at the OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor.

For further information please contact David van der Woerd at dvanderwoerd@rossmcbride.com or by telephone at 905-572-5803.