Toronto, Ontario. May 24, 2007 - Now being held in three cities, The Canadian Institute’s Course Series on Negotiating and Drafting Key Business Agreements will bring together top lawyers who share their insights and strategies that it takes to get ahead of the curve in managing major business agreements including joint ventures, strategic alliances, new forms of financing and more types of outsourcing.

Get practical and strategic advice from a faculty of leading lawyers on the most critical aspects of key business agreements including:

• How to avoid pitfalls in boilerplate indemnities
• Getting the insurance coverage needed for every contract
• Commercial real estate leases: what to look out for
• Common problems in IT outsourcing contracts and how to avoid them
• Making confidentiality provisions effective and enforceable

Delegate registrations are now being accepted at 1-877-927-7936, or online at www.CanadianInstitute.com/keybusiness.

About The Canadian Institute
For over 20 years, The Canadian Institute’s conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world.  The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.  Headquartered in Toronto, The Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact: Joanna Chung, 416-927-0718 Ext. 308 or j.chung@canadianinstitute.com.