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What does it mean to be a business leader? What are the necessary skills and competencies? Are lawyers well suited to this role or should these functions be kept separate? What makes a good lawyer become an exceptional leader? How can you make the transition? Our panel of distinguished speakers will share their invaluable experiences and observations on the role and potential of the in-house lawyer.
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On July 1, 2010, Ontario’s Retail Sales Tax (“RST”) will be replaced by a single, value-added sales tax and combined with the federal Goods and Services Tax (“GST”), resulting in the Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”). The HST will be applied at a combined tax rate of 13 percent, made up of an 8 percent “provincial component” and a 5 percent “federal component.” This article discusses these points in detail.
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The SEC has been busy making new rules in the post-Dodd-Frank year. Come to this session to get caught up on the most important issues the SEC has tackled in the past year. Subject to calendar changes at the SEC, topics covered will include whistleblower programs, say on pay and say when on pay, pay for performance, compensation committee independence, credit ratings, swaps and derivatives, and other important developments.