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 Join Mr. Lawrence Ward as he helps practitioners navigate the complexities of the U.S. export control regulations.  This CLE will provide a brief overview on the three main sets of U.S. export control regulations: (1) the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) as administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”); (2)…

USMBA / DRC requests your assistance in it’s research initiative on the recognition and enforcement of final U.S. judgments and arbitral awards in Mexico.The subject of the recognition and enforcement of final U.S. judgments and arbitral awards in Mexico has long been characterized by the presence of speculation and the absence of empirical substantiation. Consequently,…

Date/Time:  August 16th, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Description:Join Mr. Jon-David Giacomelli, and Mr. Chris MacLeod,   as they help U.S practitioners navigate the Canadian legal framework. Mr. Giacomelli and Mr. MacLeod will discuss where to commence litigation; jurisdictional considerations; enforcement of U.S. judgments and arbitral awards in Canada; the loser pays system for…

Date/Time:  August 16th, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Description:Join Mr. Jon-David Giacomelli, and Mr. Chris MacLeod,   as they help U.S practitioners navigate the Canadian legal framework. Mr. Giacomelli and Mr. MacLeod will discuss where to commence litigation; jurisdictional considerations; enforcement of U.S. judgments and arbitral awards in Canada; the loser pays system for…

THERE ARE  A FEW SPOTS STILL LEFT FOR THIS FRIDAY’s Boat Cruise!! Join the International Practice Section at this year’s Annual General Meeting and election of officers while enjoying a lovely summer cruise on the charter yacht Seeker. When: Friday, July 13, 2012 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Board vessel (boat sails promptly at 5:00…

Asia Business Forum Mid-Year 2012 Review Indonesia’s historic airplane order, Japan’s reconstruction projects, China’s slowing electricity consumption — all are key signals for Asian economies in 2012. At this mid-year review and update, ABF experts will take a look at how Asian economies have performed in the first half of 2012, discuss the latest news…

THERE ARE  A FEW SPOTS STILL LEFT FOR THIS FRIDAY’s Boat Cruise!! Join the International Practice Section at this year’s Annual General Meeting and election of officers while enjoying a lovely summer cruise on the charter yacht Seeker. When: Friday, July 13, 2012 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Board vessel (boat sails promptly at 5:00…

Asia Business Forum Mid-Year 2012 Review Indonesia’s historic airplane order, Japan’s reconstruction projects, China’s slowing electricity consumption — all are key signals for Asian economies in 2012. At this mid-year review and update, ABF experts will take a look at how Asian economies have performed in the first half of 2012, discuss the latest news…

As a current member of the International Practice Section, we look forward to you joining other section members for this year’s annual meeting and election of officers. You’ll also be able to enjoy a lovely summer cruise on the charter yacht Seeker. When: Friday, July 13, 2012 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Board vessel (boat…

The WSBA and the IPS section are co-sponsoring a  seminar in: “International Law: The Do’s and Don’ts of Doing Business in Asia“ is an opportunity get updates on the latest issues to help your clients that do business in SouthEast Asia or to get familiar with the essential issues for the first time.   Hope…