This “Terralex” cocktail hour is being graciously hosted by Terralex’s Arizona member, The Cavanagh Law Firm. The Cavanagh Law Firm is committed to excellence in a number of complementary practice areas, including, antitrust, appellate law, civil litigation, commercial litigation, construction litigation, domestic relations, employment litigation, environmental litigation, estate planning and probate, insurance practice, medical malpractice, real estate, tax planning and litigation.

If you plan to attend, kindly RSVP to Brad Sandler at bsandler@bfca.com or +1.302.442.7007, or Scott Rose at srose@cavanaghlaw.com or +1.602.322.4084.

The firm has the top ranked environmental law practice in Nevada according to Chambers. It also is among the best in Nevada for its general commercial litigation practice. Environmental attorneys Ross E. de Lipkau and Earl M. Hill of the firm’s Reno office are ranked first and second in Nevada, respectively.

Chambers and Partners, publishers of Chambers USA, conducts in-depth interviews with thousands of clients in order to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers. Chambers rankings are referred to by general counsel and other purchasers of legal services.

Parsons Behle & Latimer is the largest Utah-based law firm serving clients in the natural resources, utility, real estate, health care, banking, technology, sports, retail and manufacturing industries. Founded in 1882, it has offices in Salt Lake City, Reno and Las Vegas.

If the principal sum or any arrears thereof is paid in full by or before 30th June 2008, the entire (100%) interest and penalty due thereon will be waived. Thereafter, the undermentioned rates of waiver will apply if payment is made by:-

• 31st July, 2008 – 80%
• 31st August, 2008 – 50%
• 30th September, 2008 – 40%
• 31st October, 2008 – 20%

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If you have any queries contact Georgette T. Wiltshire, Attorney-at-Law, DunnCox, by email at georgette.wiltshire@dunncox.com

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New Economy New Rules Briefing to be Held April 4, 2008
What:	At the April 4th New Economy New Rules briefing, "Where’s the Money?" a panel of expert venture capitalists will address this burning question that is top of mind for many entrepreneurs and start-up companies. They will speak about capital formation and dispel various misconceptions about venture capitalism, proving that venture capital is out there, perhaps even begging to be found. Speakers: Faraz Abbasi, Centerfield Capital Partners, L.P. Others - TBA Join TechPoint for its New Economy New Rules briefings, presented by Barnes & Thornburg LLP, the first Friday of every month. This breakfast series is open to the public and is broadcast via a live, interactive video feed to many locations throughout Indiana, and occasionally to Chicago; Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Washington, D.C.
When:	Friday, April 4, 2008 8 - 9:30 a.m. (EST)
Where:	The speakers will present in the fifth floor auditorium at the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. All other locations will feature a live video feed of the resentation.
Cost:	There is no cost for the seminar, but registration is required. A continental breakfast will be provided free at all Barnes & Thornburg offices.
For more information:	To obtain more information – including a complete list of seminar locations – or to register for this event, log on to http://www.btlaw.com/Event.asp?Event_ID=697 or contact Deb Hallberg via e-mail at deb.hallberg@btlaw.com or via phone at (317) 231-7356.

LAW NOTES update a number of cutting-edge issues: Prospectuses are discussed (disclosure issues and the passport system), and there are NOTES on addressing the problems of ending mandatory retirement, the complexity of "purchaser in Canada" rules and trade sanctions against Burma and others. There are also some thoughts on the dangers of eroding solicitor-client privilege and the Supreme Court ruling that shooting another member of one's hunting party is not an indirect use of one's motor vehicle.

In Life Bites, two tributes and some lighter material; and in the hard copy, your Letters and Comments, and a little bit about us.

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Sweeney’s practice includes, among other things, the defense and prosecution of complex contracts and injunctive relief for trade secret misappropriation, as well as the litigation of royalty and software development and services agreement disputes. Sweeney also represents consumer product manufacturers and entertainment companies in copyright and trademark infringement litigation, and provides trademark and trade dress counseling and clearance opinions. In a related area, he provides counseling and representation in matters involving the right of publicity.

“We are delighted to have Gerry join us in Chicago, adding to the rapidly growing capacity of that important office to handle major intellectual property matters for our clients,” said Donald E. Knebel, co-chair of the Intellectual Property Department at Barnes & Thornburg.

Sweeney earned is B.A. cum laude in 1974 from DePauw University and his J.D. in 1979 from John Marshall Law School. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and New York state courts; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th Circuits; and the United States District Court for Colorado and Connecticut. Sweeney is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois, as well as the Northern and Southern Districts of New York.

With nearly 475 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the Midwest and ranks among the 100 largest law firms in the United States. The firm serves clients worldwide from its offices in Chicago, Indiana, Michigan and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit Barnes & Thornburg online at www.BTLaw.com.

Schiff Hardin is pleased to host the Terralex Bankruptcy Practice Group Meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2008 and Friday, March 7, 2008, in Chicago (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE) Thursday Night Dinner Cocktails and dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. at : The Racquet Club of Chicago 1365 N. Dearborn Pkwy. Chicago, IL 60610. (Cellphone use is not permitted in the clubhouse; jacket and tie is required for men.) Please advise Mark Fisher if you will be attending dinner before February 23, 2008 so that he can make appropriate reservations: tel: 312.258.5710, mfisher@schiffhardin.com The following is a summary of the lodging information. Refer to "Schiff Hardin/Terralex" when making your reservation. Thursday Night Group Room Block Sofitel Chicago Water Tower 20 East Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611 www.sofitelchicagowatertower.com Contact: Chad Hilpipre, Sales Manager (chad.hilpipre@accor.com) Chad's Direct Tel.: 1-312-324-4094 March 6th Discounted Rate and Room Types $220 per room per night plus tax King or Two Double Beds - Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card number. - Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of arrival date to avoid a charge. - Deadline for Booking: February 1, 2008 (after 2/1, rates are subject to change) Friday Morning Meeting Continental Breakfast and Meeting 8:30 a.m.: Schiff Hardin LLP Conference Center 6600 Sears Tower Chicago, IL 60606 Please advise Mark Fisher of your attendance so that he can put you on the security list If you encounter any problems, please contact Mark Fisher or his assistant, Sharon Ricciardi at Schiff Hardin (sricciardi@schiffhardin.com or 312-258-4890). Agenda for Friday Morning Meeting can be downloaded from the link below:

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The Insolvency/Bankruptcy Group has focused its efforts on exchanging information on bankruptcy, insolvency and creditor's rights issues in jurisdictions represented by its members and in cross border insolvency cases. In a practice area in which both speed and local expertise can be crucial to success, the Group's membership list has proved to be an invaluable tool in obtaining prompt and knowledgeable assistance.

Bankruptcy Practice Group Events

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Eric D. Schwartz

Brief offers general comments on legal developments of concern to businesses and individuals. The articles in Brief are not intended to provide legal opinions and readers should, therefore, seek professional legal advice on the particular issues which concern them. We would be pleased to elaborate on any article and discuss how it might apply to specific matters or cases.

In this Issue Charlotte Morganti and Peter Wells review the recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Danier Leather from the perspectives of both a securities solicitor and litigator, and its impact on class action lawsuits and the business judgment rule in the context of disclosure obligations. Cory Kent provides an update on the B.C. Securities Commission’s recent crack down on abusive practices of B.C. over-the-counter issuers. There are several noteworthy amendments highlighted in Law Notes, including amendments to continuous disclosure obligations, a request for comments by the TSX on security holder approval for acquisitions and a request for comment by the B.C. Securities Commission on Proposed Instrument 51-509 Relating to OTC Issuers.

The number of authors providing articles to the TerraLex IP Newsletter is constantly growing. To the benefit of all TerraLex members and their clients the TerraLex IP Newsletter is not only published among the members but also on the TerraLex website and any article thereof is availble for the clients of the TerraLex members. Anyone from the TerraLex member firms who is interested in publishing an article (of between 2 to 6 pages) is invited to send the article in the Word format to the editor Wolfgang Leip in Frankfurt am Main, Germany: wleip@mayerbrown.com.

Brief offers general comments on legal developments of concern to businesses and individuals. The articles in Brief are not intended to provide legal opinions and readers should, therefore, seek professional legal advice on the particular issues which concern them. We would be pleased to elaborate on any article and discuss how it might apply to specific matters or cases.

Fall 2007

In this Issue In this issue, Carol Lyons outlines significant changes to the Insurance Companies Act slated to come into effect on January 1, 2009 that will affect foreign companies insuring Canadian risks. The effect of these changes, taken together with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’s proposals for implementation, will be to lessen regulation over foreign insurers’ business activities relative to customers located in Canada and will permit foreign insurers with branch operations to release certain assets vested in trust in Canada. In the second article, Bruce McKenna discusses the impact of new developments in Ontario addressing the recent wave of fraudulent real estate transactions involving identity fraud. These developments include new Ontario legislation, a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision and an amendment to the Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers in Ontario To download the pdf version click here.

McCallum is a recipient of the second annual Stephen H. Schulman Outstand ing Business Lawyer awards, which is given by the Business Law Section. The annual award seeks to honor Michigan business lawyers who, over their careers, exemplify "the highest quality of professionalism, the highest quality of practice , an unwavering dedication to service , as well as to the ethical conduct and collegiality within the practice." He is the second partner at the Firm to receive the award, which was established in 2006.

McCallum concentrates his practice in corporate and international business law. A past Managing Partner of Warner Norcross, he is active both professionally and personally. A past chair of the Business Law Section of the Michigan State Bar, McCallum became chair of the 45,000-member American Bar Association's Section of Business Law in August 2007. He also serves as Chairman and CEO of Terralex, a network of 150 independent law firms with 14,000 attorneys in more than 100 countries and 40 states.

Additionally, McCallum has been recognized in every edition of 17th Best Lawyers in America and is listed by Chambers USA as one or the leading attorneys in Michigan for his international experience in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. He is a member of the American Law Institute, a fellow of the American College of Law Practice Management, and a past chair of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Long active in the West Michigan community, McCallum is a past chair of Priority Health, Butterworth Hospital, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan District Export Council and the Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority and a past presiden t ofthe Grand Rapids Art Museum.

About Warner Norcross & Judd
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is one of the leading law Iinns in Michigan. With more than 190 attorneys in Grand Rapids. Metro Detroit, Lansing, Holland and Muskegon, Warner Norcross is a full-service provider of legal services. Nearly half of our partners are listed in the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Warner Norcross was also named the best corporate law firm in West Michigan by Corporate Board Member magazine for the third year in a row. Warner Norcross has been recognized as a national leader in client service among law firms by BTl Consulting, as one of the nation's leading employment law firms by Workforce Management and all one of the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in both West Michigan and Metro Detroit The Firm represents local, state wide, regional, national and international clients in all areas of business and civil law.

Brief offers general comments on legal developments of concern to businesses and individuals. The articles in Brief are not intended to provide legal opinions and readers should, therefore, seek professional legal advice on the particular issues which concern them. We would be pleased to elaborate on any article and discuss how it might apply to specific matters or cases.

Fall 2007

In this Issue Mergers involve a variety of interesting legal aspects, including competition and antitrust issues. In separate articles, James Musgrove and Martin Masse discuss some of those from both a practical and legal perspective, and Steve Szentesi looks at merger clearance developments in Canada. Bruce McKenna reviews sale-leaseback transactions and some of the significant benefits for a vendor. Broadening the lease theme, Celia Hitch considers conflicts be­tween permitted uses and exclusivity rights. Some practical business issues are also canvassed in articles dealing with ownership of the contents of business websites and copyright infringement and the ramifications of workers having a Charter right to bargain collectively. And two other articles look at “interference” with contracts, and money lenders/investors being subject to government seizure of assets. To download the pdf version click here.

"I intend to continue the expansion strategy that has proved so successful in Connecticut and Boston," said Mr. Wiechmann, who came to McCarter & English as part of that expansion in 2003. "In a profession where mergers can be very challenging, Lois Van Deusen engineered three remarkable successes in just a few years. Hopefully, we've learned something about choosing partners and integrating offices that can be carried forward."

Formerly the firm's Deputy Managing Partner, Mr. Wiechmann's legal practice focuses on sophisticated civil litigation, including toxic tort, antitrust and professional liability cases. Among many legal community activities, he serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Defense Counsel and was President of its Foundation.

McCarter & English, established more than 160 years ago, represents Fortune 500 and mid-cap companies in their national, regional and local litigation and on important transactions. Its 400 attorneys are based in offices in Boston; Hartford; New York; Newark; Philadelphia; Stamford, CT; and Wilmington, DE.

The second issue is attached herewith and will be soon up at the firm's web-site, http://www.yuasa-hara.co.jp .

Brief offers general comments on legal developments of concern to businesses and individuals. The articles in Brief are not intended to provide legal opinions and readers should, therefore, seek professional legal advice on the particular issues which concern them. We would be pleased to elaborate on any article and discuss how it might apply to specific matters or cases.

Summer 2007

In this Issue In “’Til Death Us Do Part: Does The Law of Refusal to Deal Make Your Distributor a Lifetime Partner?” James Musgrove and Janine MacNeil look at the challenges for suppliers in Canada posed by the Competition Act’s refusal to deal provisions. In “‘M’ is for Merger: A Year in Review for Merger Clearance Developments in Canada,” François Tougas and Steve Szentesi consider developments in the Competition Bureau’s merger clearance policy over the past year. In “Dr. Miles Retires: Leegin’s Implications for Canada,” James Musgrove and Janine MacNeil discuss the impact of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in the Dr. Miles case on distributors6 in Canada. And finally, in “Recent and Coming Amendments to the Canada Transportation Act,” François Tougas examines key recent amendments to the Canada Transportation Act.

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Dear European Terralex representatives and European members of the Labour and Employment Practice Group

Following the recent conference in London we are hoping to arrange meetings of members of various Terralex practice groups. The advantage of such meetings is that lawyers in Terralex firms practising for example in particular fields will come to know each other and their respective firms. This should increase knowledge of and confidence in Terralex and each other's firms, and so encourage referrals. At the same time the opportunity can be taken for some continuing education in topics common to the different European jurisdictions.

The aim will be to meet at a convenient location not far from an airport. The meetings will be for one day only, but in order to give the best opportunity for networking can perhaps be combined with dinner the previous evening.

After discussion with Charlie McCallum, the Chairman of Terralex, Brahm Gelfand, the Vice Chair for Practice Groups, Mikael Pelan, the relevant practice group chair in Europe, and Jacqui Kiviat, Executive Director, we are starting with a meeting of the members of the Labour and Employment Group. There are numerous strands in employment law which are common to many European jurisdictions, and so this meeting should prove extremely useful to all who attend.

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain will be happy to act as hosts, and we have fixed on Friday 23 November in London for this first meeting. It will be held at our office by the Tower of London which is only a few minutes by taxi from London City airport. The meeting will start at 10.00am so as to allow time for participants to fly in that morning. However, we will also arrange a dinner the previous evening, Thursday 22 November, and hope that many will attend. There will be a modest charge for the dinner to cover costs.

It would be useful to know how much interest there is in this meeting, and I should be grateful if you would tell me by email if you propose to attend and, if so, whether you will be at the dinner the previous evening. I should explain that I have retired as a partner and am now working part-time as a consultant.

We will wish to have a good agenda, and so please feel free to suggest topics and let me know if you would be willing to speak or join a panel. Our initial thoughts on the agenda are that it might include the approaches in different jurisdictions to -

• The Acquired Rights Directive in the context of acquisitions involving more than one country;
• European Works Councils;
• Discrimination;
• Termination of employment.

As well as the members of the Labour and Employment Group, this email is also addressed to Terralex representatives of European member firms. We are conscious that many of the names in the practice group ListServe may be out of date. I should be very grateful if you would check your firm's entries in the ListServes and make any changes that are required. Please do this first for the Employment Group and ensure that this email is forwarded as appropriate. But please also update your firm's entries on the other practice group ListServes. This can easily be done by going to the Practice Group section of the Terralex web site.

Many thanks and best wishes,

Stephen

Stephen Mayer
On behalf of Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP Consultant
Direct: +44 (0)20 3060 6416

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Summer 2007

In this Issue Today’s economy is in a constant state of flux as reorganizations and restructurings appear to be the norm. In this issue, we discuss recent court rulings clarifying employers’ roles and responsibilities during these times of change. Louis J. Zivot reviews the B.C. Employment Standards Tribunal’s recent interpretation of the Employ­ment Standards Act in relation to the disposition of a business and transfer of labour services to a contractor and the potential liability faced by vendors when terminating staff who may be rehired to perform their previous role. Most would acknowledge that a demotion to a lower status job may lead to constructive dismissal. However, few may realize that other common factors, including a promotion, can also be defined as constructive dismissal. David Dahlgren discusses a few of these situations and provides some advice for employers.

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