Agenda Details Posted

The committee has decided on the agenda and order of speakers for The Pitblado Lectures 2011. Details are posted on the website www.pitbladolectures.ca.

On Friday, November 25 2011, Professor Janis Sarra from UBC speaks on Introductory Survey of the Changing Themes and Philosophies in Bankruptcy & Insolvency in Canada. That’s followed by Business Restructuring Basics by locals JJ Burnell and Bruce Taylor and Acquiring Assets from Insolvent Businesses with locals Don Douglas and Blair Filyk.

After lunch, Bob Lkotz presents The Legal Ethics of Creditor Proofing and Highlights of Recent personal bankruptcy decisions. David Kroft will speak on Using the Insolvency Regime to Circumvent Contracts. Jeff Lee follows with Agricultural Insolvency: Restructuring Challenges Unique to the Farm, Ranch & Agribusiness Sectors.

The day wraps up with a panel discussion led by Master Errick Harrison on “Who bought the farm?”. David Jackson and John Stewart make up the rest of the panel.

On Saturday, Frank Bennett will present The Creditor’s Toolbox. He’s followed by Rick Schwartz – “I’m on the hook for what?! Advising Directors of Insolvent and Restructuring Corporations”.

The program will end with a panel discussion titled “What about me? What other stakeholders need to know to protect their rights in an insolvency”. The panel (Donna Collins, Catherine Howden and David Johnston) will be led by Justice Robert Dewar.

We’re all looking forward to an entertaining and informative program.

Starting Line Up Announced

The speakers (Keynote and others) have been finalized. We’re looking forward to welcoming Professor Janis Sarra from UBC, Bob Klotz, Jeff Lee and Frank Bennett to our fair city.

And They’re Off!

The first morning of the conference has been a great success. Justice Cromwell proposed that the availability and assessment of monetary damages is no longer restrained by the cause of action.

That presentation was followed by Prof. John McCamus providing a primer on the law of Restitution and noting that Restitution is separate and apart from Contract and Tort, bridging many gaps.

Both presentations were well received and gave rise to interesting questions from the attendees.

It’s Pitblado Eve

Everyone at The Law Society has been beavering away getting all of the written materials prepared for the big event tomorrow. With all the snow, we’re hoping that we can all get to the hotel!

Getting Down to the Wire

Just two more days to the conference. Things are hopping at The Law Society getting all the materials and technical support ready.

Tomorrow we’ll be heading off to the hotel to set up the techie stuff ready for a great start on Friday.

Don’t forget that we’ll be tweeting from the conference using the hashtag #pitblado10

As the snow continues to fall, we hope that our out of town presenters will come prepared for a Winnipeg winter.

Don’t miss the Saturday panel discussion

There was a meeting yesterday to discuss the panel discussion for Saturday’s session which includes Dame Hazel Genn.  By all accounts, this is a session not to be missed.  Consider the shift over time from litigation to ADR and the different skill sets needed by lawyers.

There is an interesting article at Georgetown Law Faculty Publications citing Dame Hazel Genn’s work, titled “Process, People, Power and Policy:  Empirical Studies of Civil Procedure and Courts” downloadable as a .pdf at here

Even More Details Now Available!

The excitement never ends.  Newly released details of the panels, the discussions and presentations are now on the website.  You owe it to yourself to check out this exciting program and register.  Go look!  Now!

Updates to our Website

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Accommodations

Program details

The Pitblado Lectures 2010 – Remedies – Nov 26 and 27

We’re gearing up for the Pitblado Lectures – 2010

This year’s program is all about Remedies.  As usual, a collection of excellent speakers that should not be missed.

Check out our Pitblado’s website at http://www.pitbladolectures.ca