Legal issues in open source software have been much in debate among practitioners where legal consequences are unclear due to the scarcity of case law and the rapid progress of technology. In the past decade, however, courts have tried more open source software cases than before, providing conclusions to some of the debates and underscoring…
14May
Event Report – “Going Global: How to Expand Overseas Without Getting Lost in Translation”
The WSBA International Practice Section held another successful spring event, “Going Global: How to Expand Overseas Without Getting Lost in Translation,” on May 12, 2016 at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. The well-thought comments from the four panelists experienced in the international legal field provided great insight on issues involving international…
21Apr
Register Now to Attend a CLE and Reception – “Going Global: How to Expand Overseas Without Getting Lost in Translation”
Register Now to Attend a CLE and Reception “Going Global: How to Expand Overseas Without Getting Lost in Translation” Thursday, May 12, 2016 THE INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE SECTION of the Washington State Bar Association cordially invites you to attend this popular spring event. Space is limited and this event sold out last year! To register, please click…
18Apr
CLE = “Transactions in International Cultural Heritage: Key Issues for Lawyers Advising Clients”
This CLE will focus on legal challenges surrounding the trade in international cultural objects by exploring competing claims among source countries, museums, and market players such as auction houses, collectors and dealers. With reference to current controversies like the recent raid on Christie’s to recover smuggled Indian artifacts, “red flag” issues that can trip up…
08Apr
CLE = “When an International Deal Goes Wrong – International Arbitration Issues that Should be on Your Radar Screen”
Join us for an International Practice Section brownbag CLE on international arbitration issues. We will look at issues arising when an international transaction goes wrong and heads into arbitration, with perspectives from a litigator, arbitrator and transactional attorney. Our panel will discuss important issues that should be considered in advance, risks and rewards of arbitration…
04Apr
Save the Date! IPS Spring Event – “Going Global: How to Expand Overseas Without Getting Lost in Translation”
SAVE THE DATE! IPS SPRING EVENT: “Going Global: How to Expand Overseas Without Getting Lost in Translation” Thursday, May 12, 2016 The International Practice Section of the Washington State Bar Association cordially invites you to attend “Going Global: How to Expand Overseas Without Getting Lost in Translation” on Thursday, May 12, 2015 at the Wing…
22Feb
CLE = “A Look at Legal Developments in Cuba-U.S. Relations with First Secretary of Cuban Embassy Miguel Fraga”
Join the International Practice Section and World Peace Through Law Section for a CLE with the First Secretary of Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C., Miguel Fraga. Mr. Fraga will cover topics including the history of relations between US and Cuba; information about Cuba generally not accessible to US audiences; what US and Cuba have accomplished…
16Feb
ABA Section of International Law 2016 Spring Meeting – April 12-16, New York City (Update)
The ABA Section of International Law invites you to attend its 2016 Spring Meeting in New York City on April 12-16, 2016. Join over 1,500 leading attorneys, corporate counsel, government officials, academics and NGO lawyers for over three days of networking and programming on the latest international legal and ethics issues. Click HERE for the…
31Jan
Event Report: IPS 2016 Kick Off
On January 28, the WSBA International Practice Section held its first event of the year, IPS 2016 Kick Off, starting with a CLE on the topic of the EU data protections and Safe Harbor issues, followed by a lively networking event. Geff Brown, Assistant General Counsel in the Regulatory Affairs group at Microsoft Corporation’s Corporate,…
15Jan
ABA Section of International Law 2016 Spring Meeting – April 12-16, New York City
The ABA Section of International Law invites you to attend its 2016 Spring Meeting in New York City on April 12-16, 2016. The 2016 Spring Meeting will include more than 70 continuing legal education programs and a number of social events and networking opportunities. Click HERE for the full conference agenda including programming, speakers and social…