This lively lunchtime presentation will provide an introduction to international estate planning, covering relevant issues both for foreign clients who live in the U.S. and/or own U.S. assets, and U.S. clients who live abroad and/or own foreign assets. Date/Time: Thursday, June 28, 2018, 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Registration starts at 11:30 A.M. Location: Harris…
The WSBA International Practice Section and Intellectual Property Section cordially invite you to an exciting panel discussion and “meet & greet” event with a delegation of Intellectual Property (IP) attachés from The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). IP attachés are U.S. diplomats who work to improve IP systems abroad using their extensive IP knowledge and expertise. Present…
On May 3, 2018, the WSPA International Practice Section held the 2018 spring event titled “Legal Issues on M&A and Commercial Cross-Border Transactions” at K&L Gates Seattle office. Five panelists consisting of two in-house counsels and three foreign practicing lawyers discussed and shared their views on various practical aspects of the topic: from the points on selecting outside…
A brief introduction to IP rights in the UK and EU, how things will change once the UK leaves the EU and how best to prepare your clients for the change. Date/Time: Friday, May 18, 2018, 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Registration starts at 11:30 A.M. Location: Lane Powell PC 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200…
Join us for a round-table to discuss key legal issues important to both in-house counsels and private practitioners when advising clients internationally, focusing on M&A and commercial transactions. Panelists: · Chris Pothering – in-house counsel of Expeditors · Adrian Esguerra – in-house counsel of Expedia · Yan Pecoraro – Partner of Portolano Cavallo, Italian law…
The recording of the following WSBA IPS CLE on March 8, 2018 is now available on the “CLE Recordings” page of the Global Gavel: “One Year In: The Trump Administration’s Impact on Key International Business Regulatory Areas” Presented by: Emily Lawson – Harris Bricken, LLP, Seattle Michelle Salter – Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP, Seattle Larry Ward…
The IPS Executive Committee will be co-hosting a mixer with the World Peace Through Law Section on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join us for a no-host international mixer! It will be a great opportunity for any IPS members or family/friends of IPS members to come network and meet some…
During its first year, the Trump Administration has made critical regulatory and policy changes impacting key international business regulatory areas including international trade (customs laws, import laws), immigration, and national security (export controls, economic sanctions, foreign direct investment). Join our panel of experts as they describe what has changed officially in the last year in…
The date of the following CLE has been changed. Please see the new date below. During its first year, the Trump Administration has made critical regulatory and policy changes impacting key international business regulatory areas including international trade (customs laws, import laws), immigration, and national security (export controls, economic sanctions, foreign direct investment). Join our…
This program will also be available to remote attendees (for full CLE credit) by LIVESTREAMING. Please stay tuned for more information! During its first year, the Trump Administration has made critical regulatory and policy changes impacting key international business regulatory areas including international trade (customs laws, import laws), immigration, and national security (export controls, economic sanctions, foreign…
