The INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE SECTION of the Washington State Bar Association cordially invites you to join us for our 2013 FOREIGN LAWYERS RECEPTION. Please see our previous announcement for details. Please REGISTER to attend by Friday, NOVEMBER 1, 2013. The registration form is also available via the WSBA IPS Calendar page or the Global Gavel Upcoming Events page.
15Oct
Foreign Lawyers Reception Update – November 5
The INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE SECTION of the Washington State Bar Association cordially invites you to join us for our 2013 FOREIGN LAWYERS RECEPTION. Date/Time: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Location: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200 Seattle, WA 98101 Cost: No charge…
09Oct
CLE = “PARIS CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY”
The WSBA International Practice Section invites you to attend a CLE on “PARIS CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY.” Join us for a discussion of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, a premier intellectual property treaty governing international filing of patent and trademark applications among 174 contracting countries. The lecture will give…
02Oct
IPS Membership Renewal
It’s time to renew your International Practice Section membership! Click HERE for quick renewal. Learn more about IPS membership benefits on the Global Gavel and WSBA Section membership benefits.
23Sep
CLE = Cross-Border Litigation Issues: Uncooperative Canadian Witnesses (Letters Rogatory) and Shareholder Disputes
The WSBA International Practice Section presents a CLE on “Cross-Border Litigation Issues: Uncooperative Canadian Witnesses (Letters Rogatory) and Shareholder Disputes.” Join Canadian Lawyer, Michelle Maniago as she helps American practitioners navigate the nuances of “Letters Rogatory” when dealing with uncooperative witnesses residing in Canada. She will specifically discuss the differences between: subpoenas and letters rogatory…
17Sep
Foreign Lawyers Reception – November 5
SAVE THE DATE! The INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE SECTION of the Washington State Bar Association cordially invites you to join us for our 2013 FOREIGN LAWYERS RECEPTION on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101. Further information will follow via the IPS listserv, the IPS LinkedIn,…
17Sep
New Article on the Global Gavel and Call for Articles
The WSBA International Practice Section has posted a new article, “Kiobel v. Shell: The State of Tort Litigation under the Alien Tort Statute” by Ryan Castle on the Global Gavel. IPS members are encouraged to submit new articles, which will be published on the “Articles” page of the Global Gavel, replacing the WSBA IPS quarterly newsletter. You may write…
03Sep
CLE = “RECENT FCPA DEVELOPMENTS AND CONDUCTING INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS”
The WSBA International Practice Section invites you to attend a CLE presentation on “RECENT FCPA DEVELOPMENTS AND CONDUCTING INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS.” Over the last year, there have been several high-profile matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Additionally, last November, the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission issued their long awaited Guide…
11Jul
IPS Survey
One of the primary goals of the International Practice Section Executive Committee is to provide its 300+ members with the most comprehensive services. We are currently conducting a survey, which was sent to the WSBA members via email on July 8 and July 31 (reminder), 2013, to ensure that we continue providing our members with…
12Jun
WSBA International Practice Section 2013 Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Join the International Practice Section at this year’s annual meeting and election of officers while enjoying a lovely summer cruise on the charter yacht Seeker. When: Friday, July 12, 2013 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Board vessel (boat sails promptly at 5:00 p.m.) 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Cruise Where: The Seeker (Anchor Bay Charters)…