<html> <head> <title>OBA at a Glance</title> <style type="text/css"> A:link {text-decoration: none; color:blue} A:visited {text-decoration: none} A:active {text-decoration: none} A:hover {text-decoration: underline; color: red;} P {FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;} </style> </head> <body> <table style="WIDTH: 803px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" border="0"> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top" align="right"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10px; COLOR: gray; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif">Please go to <a href="http://www.oba.org/obaataglance/18nov08.html">http://www.oba.org/obaataglance/18nov08.html</a> if you have difficulties opening this HTML e-mail. </span> <img alt="OBA At-A-Glance" src="http://www.oba.org/images/obaglance.jpg"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td colspan="2" height="3"><div style="FONT-SIZE: 1px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif" >&nbsp;</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="center" style="HEIGHT: 36px"> <!----Ticker Begins-----> <!----Membership Begins-----> <p align="center" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif"> <br > Holiday season is fast approaching - Concierge Connection can help:<br> <a href="https://www.conciergeconnection.com/new/flyers/2008_Holiday_Gift_Pack.pdf">Cineplex Holiday Gift Pack</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.conciergeconnection.com/new/flyers/Sound_of_Music_2008.pdf">"Sound of Music" tickets</a></p> <!----Membership Ends-----> <!----Membership Begins-----> <p align="center" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.oba.org/en/pdf/Invitation.pdf" style="text-decoration:none; color:blue">Don't miss out: Register today for the OBA Festive Awards Dinner</a> <!----Membership Ends-----> <!----Ticker Ends-----> </td> </tr> </table> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="1" bordercolor="#e5e9f4" align="center"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400" height="332"><!----box 1 begins----> <!----Sections Begins-----> <table width="400" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" height="330"> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 10px"></td> <td colspan="3" height="35"><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Sections</p></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td colspan="4" height="1"><div style="FONT-SIZE: 1px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif">&nbsp;</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td height="290" style="WIDTH: 10px; HEIGHT: 245px"></td> <td valign="top" style="WIDTH: 290px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p><strong>Information Technology &amp; E-Commerce -&nbsp;Nov.&nbsp;20th</strong>&nbsp; <br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=583359020911226981117200885603&amp;code=08TEC1120T">Fundamentals of Hosting Agreements</a><br> <br> <strong>Feminist Legal Analysis - Nov. 20th&nbsp; <br> </strong> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=583359020911226981117200885603&amp;code=08FLA1120T">How our Learnings from the Women's Court can be translated into Professional Practice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br> <strong><br> </strong> <strong>Business Law - Nov. 26th&nbsp; <br> </strong><a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=583359020911226981117200885603&amp;code=08BUS1126T" >Canadian Deal Points Study: Deal Terms for Acquisitions of Private Targets</a> <br> <br> <strong>CCCA Greater Toronto Chapter - Nov. 26th <br> </strong><a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=694485320911226981117200891353&amp;code=08COR1126T"> Internet Best Practices for In-house Counsel: Making Sense of the Web 2.0 World</a></p> <p> <strong>Natural Resources and Energy - Nov. 27th</strong>&nbsp; <br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=710554220911226981117200835950&amp;code=08NAT1127T">Coming Up for Air:&nbsp; Financing Alternatives in Today's Market</a></p> <pp> &nbsp; <p></p></td> <td width="5" style="HEIGHT: 245px"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="WIDTH: 95px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p align="center" style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" ><strong>Links</strong><br > <a style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="https://www.oba.org/app/forms/section/sectionenrolment.aspx" ><br > Renew/Join Sections today to receive your valuable practice information<br > </a> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/calendar.aspx?userID=2957728209112269811102008111059&amp;l=p" style ="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none" ><br > Event Calendar</a> <a style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.oba.org/En/Sections/General_Sections/About.aspx" > <br> <br> About Sections <br> </a> <br > <a href="http://www.oba.org/En/Entertainment/newsletter_en/v18n1.aspx" >Newsletter<br> Entertainment, Media and Communications</a></p></td> </tr> </table> <span class="style2"> <!----Section Ends-----> <!----box 1 ends----> </span></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="332"><!----box 2 begins----> <!----CLE Begins-----> <table width="400" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" height="330"> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 10px"></td> <td colspan="3" height="35"><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Continuing Legal Education</p></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td colspan="4" height="1"><div style="FONT-SIZE: 1px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif">&nbsp;</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td height="290" style="WIDTH: 10px; HEIGHT: 245px"></td> <td valign="top" style="WIDTH: 290px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=3262062209112269811142008123945&amp;isCLE=yes&amp;code=08HEA1204C" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">When Health Law and Labour/Employment Law Collide - Dec. 4th</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; The changes in our health care sector are never-ending and with these changes, so do the traditional employment relationships.&nbsp; This program is a must for any health and&nbsp; labour/employment lawyer whose day-to-day practice intersects with health care issues.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=3262062209112269811142008123945&amp;isCLE=yes&amp;code=08BUS1208C" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">The Ultimate Review of Legal Due Diligence - <br> Dec. 8th</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you know how to prepare your client for those legal due diligence searches when that investor or purchaser knocks on the door?&nbsp; Attend this program &amp; obtain useful checklists and precedents to help prepare your clients.<br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=3262062209112269811142008123945&amp;isCLE=yes&amp;code=08CIV1210C" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><br> The Essentials of Settlement:&nbsp; From Offers to Handshakes - Dec. 10th</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Learn what strategic considerations you need to take into account in managing the settlement process, right from laying the groundwork to bullet-proofing your agreement.&nbsp; As an added value, discuss settlement issues in specialized fields.</p></td> <td width="5" style="HEIGHT: 245px"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="WIDTH: 95px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" align=center> <strong> Links</strong> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.oba.org/en/pdf/4pgweb-revised-Nov4.pdf" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">OBA 2009 Institute</a><a href="http://www.oba.org/en/pdf/4pgweb-revised-Nov4.pdf" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">&nbsp;<br> Advanced Notice</a> </p> <p style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" align=center><a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=979829420911226981113200885027&amp;isCLE=yes&amp;code=08BKT1201J" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">Ready, Set, Go! New Insolvency Reforms to the BIA and the CCAA - Dec. 1st</a><br> &nbsp;<br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=3262062209112269811142008123945&amp;isCLE=yes&amp;code=08CIV1202C" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">Divine Discoveries III:&nbsp; Building a Great Case - Dec. 2nd</a> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/calendar.aspx?userID=2957728209112269811102008111059&amp;l=p" style ="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none" ><br > Event Calendar</a> </p></td> </tr> </table> <!----CLE Ends-----> <!----box 2 ends----> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400" height="341"><!----box 3 begins----> <!----Regional Begins-----> <table width="400" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" height="330"> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 10px"></td> <td colspan="3" height="35"><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Regional Services/Publications</p></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td colspan="4" height="1"><div style="FONT-SIZE: 1px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif">&nbsp;</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td height="290" style="WIDTH: 10px; HEIGHT: 245px"></td> <td valign="top" style="WIDTH: 290px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Live Programs<br> </strong><strong><em>Ottawa</em></strong>: <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=9485711209112269811142008123422&amp;code=08ENV1204O" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none" >Environmental Law: Unhealthy Home? Sick Workplace? Indoor Quality Concerns - Who Ya Gonna Call? - </a> Dec. 4th<br> <strong><em>Kitchener:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=373536220911226981162008121520&amp;code=08TRU1211K">Consent Capacity and Substitute Decisions: Helping Practitioners Navigate Tough Terrain</a> - Dec. 11th<br> <strong><br> Video Replays<br> </strong><strong><em>Cambridge:</em></strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=9485711209112269811142008123422&amp;code=08GEN1125C">18th Annual Operation Update</a> - <br> Nov. 25th<br> <strong><em>Chatham:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=9485711209112269811142008123422&amp;code=08FAM1126C" > Remedies for Unfair Tactics - <br> </a> Nov. 26th<br> <strong><em>Barrie:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/eventdetails.aspx?userID=9485711209112269811142008123422&amp;code=08CIV1128B">Current Issues in Civil Litigation: Keys to Victory</a> - Nov. 28th<br> <br> <strong>Publications - Best Sellers</strong><br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/publication.aspx?userID=243931420911226981118200891419&code=08CON1114C">Hot Topics in Construction Law for the Commercial Solicitor</a><br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/publication.aspx?userID=243931420911226981118200891419&code=08CIV1119C">Your First Collection II Deadbeat Dilemmas</a></p></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="WIDTH: 95px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p align="center" style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif"><strong>Links</strong><br> <br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/WhiteSale2008.pdf" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">White Sale </a><a style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/allpub.aspx?userID=30194802091122698329200720003&amp;l=c" ><br> <br> Publications</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/allav.aspx?userID=454207820911226987282008110428&amp;l=av" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">Audio/Video Products</a><br> <br> <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/regional.aspx?userID=30194802091122698329200720003&amp;l=p" >Live &amp; <br > Video Replays </a><br> <br> <a style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; COLOR: #0000ff; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.softconference.com/oba/webcast.aspx?userID=30194802091122698329200720003&amp;l=p" >Webcasts<br> <br> </a><a href="http://www.oba.org/En/pd_en/pd_main/mp3_en.aspx" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none">Section Members - MP3 Access</a><br> <br> </p></td> </tr> </table> <!----Regional Ends-----> <!----box 3 ends----> </td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="341"><!----box 4 begins----> <!----Advocacy Begins-----> <table width="400" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" height="335"> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 10px"></td> <td colspan="3" height="35"><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 18px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Public Affairs</p></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td colspan="4" height="1"><div style="FONT-SIZE: 1px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif">&nbsp;</div></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#e5e9f4"> <td height="295" style="WIDTH: 10px; HEIGHT: 245px"></td> <td valign="top" style="WIDTH: 290px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p><em><strong>OBA Submission: Canadian Common Law Degree </strong></em><br> On Nov. 14th the OBA delivered our submission on the Federation of Law Societies of Canada's Canadian Common Law Degree Consultation Paper. <a href="http://www.oba.org/en/pdf/Common_Law_Degree_Final_14nov08.pdf">OBA Submission</a> <a href="http://www.flsc.ca/en/pdf/2008Consultation_paper.pdf">Consultation Paper</a> <br> <br> <strong>Accessible Information and Communications Standard<br> </strong> The government has launched the review for the Initial Proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard as part of the <em>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act</em>. To participate in the OBA Working Group or provide input contact Louise Harris at <a href="mailto:lharris@oba.org">lharris@oba.org</a>. &nbsp; <a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/accessibilityOntario/accesson/business/information/">More</a></p> <p><strong>OBA Submission: Rules of Civil Procedure </strong><br> The OBA has delivered our submission on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure to the Civil Rules Committee. <a href="http://www.oba.org/en/pdf/Rules_Civil_Procedure_18nov08.pdf"> Submission</a></p></td> <td width="5" style="HEIGHT: 245px"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="WIDTH: 95px; HEIGHT: 245px"><p align="center" style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif"> <b>Links</b><br> <br> <a href="http://www.oba.org/En/Events/events/vacancies.aspx">Judicial Vacancies</a> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.oba.org/En/Careers_en/careers_main/intro_en.aspx" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none"> OBA Legal Career Centre</a> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.oba.org/En/briefly/main/intro.aspx" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none; font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Briefly Speaking</a> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.oba.org/En/Events/events/vacancies.aspx" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none; font-size:12px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"></a><br> <a href="http://www.oba.org/En/Events/events/french.aspx" style="COLOR: blue;TEXT-DECORATION: none"></a><br> <a href="http://www.oba.org/En/Events/events/french.aspx" style="COLOR: blue;TEXT-DECORATION: none">French without Tears - Ottawa</a></p></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"> <a href="mailto:membership@oba.org?subject=Remove%20me%20from%20Weekly%20OBA-at-a-Glance"> <img alt="Button" width="132" height="24" src="http://www.oba.org/images/obaglanceunsub.jpg" border="0"></a></p> </body> </html>