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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…

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…

Join us for a no-host happy hour to start off 2018!  The IPS Executive Committee will be at happy hour at Palomino (Address: 1420 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 – located inside City Centre, go up the escalators to the top floor) (MAP) on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. We will be in…

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 2018. Beginning January 1, 2018, the section membership year will align with the calendar year. For current IPS members, there should be no interruption in…