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The Hague Convention has attempted to address the issues pertaining to international child custody.  Despite the comprehensive scope, few U.S. attorneys realize and understand the authority the convention yields in U.S Courts and abroad.  Please join Ramina Dehkhoda-Steele as she helps U.S. practitioners navigate the Hague Convention, goes over updates and changes to the Convention,…

On June 11, 2019, the WSBA International Practice Section‘s spring event took place at K&L Gates in downtown Seattle. The five panelists, including US in-house counsel and European attorneys, discussed legal issues on the topic of cross-border environment focusing on Europe, including strategic approaches to the EU market and key factors and differences to note…

Join us for a round-table to discuss current legal trends in doing business across borders.  The panel, consisting of leading European law firms and in-house counsel based in the US, will discuss key legal issues attorneys usually encounter when advising clients internationally, especially with respect to M&A and investment cross border transactions. The CLE will…

This CLE, originally scheduled for February 12, 2019, was rescheduled for Monday, April 15, 2019 due to the snow.   The WSBA  World Peace Through Law Section (WPTL) will hold a CLE, “Using International Law in Domestic Practice.”  The International Practice Section (IPS) is co-sponsoring the CLE, so IPS members are eligible for (i) a $25…

The recording of the following WSBA IPS CLE on January 31, 2019 is now available: “Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China: An Overview” https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1912143/7FE27F0564751055589394727A2800AA Presented by: Yanhui “Ian” Yang – Beijing DHH Law Firm, Beijing, China Please be advised that: – CLE credits are not available by watching this recording; – The recording…

The CLE will introduce China’s relevant laws and regulations governing the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and discuss some recent cases where foreign judgments were recognized and enforced in China.  The CLE will also compare the rules in China with those in the United States. Date/Time: Thursday, January 31, 2019, 12:00 P.M. – 1:00…

The WSBA  World Peace Through Law Section (WPTL) will hold a CLE, “Using International Law in Domestic Practice.”  The International Practice Section (IPS) is co-sponsoring the CLE, so IPS members are eligible for (i) a $25 discount for either the in-person or the webcast registration and (ii) a free reception after the CLE regardless of your attendance of…

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.  Thank you to those who already renewed their IPS membership for 2019. The Membership List page of the Global Gavel lists the information of IPS members who elected to list their information.  The purpose of the list is to encourage…

The recording of the following WSBA IPS CLE on November 20, 2018 is now available: “The New World of International eSports: Insights From an eSports Attorney” https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1876896/7E858840C8C2A420250D1C9400C94C46 Presented by: Bryce Blum – ESG Law, Seattle Please be advised that: – CLE credits are not available by watching this recording; – The recording is available only for…

Bryce Blum will provide an interactive overview and discussion of the rapidly growing world of international competitive video gaming — known as esports — and will cover the hot legal topics and issues surrounding this global industry, including player unions, franchised leagues, esports betting, and more. Date/Time: Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 12:00 P.M. – 1:30…