HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!! Our Spring 2009 Edition (vol. 4, no. 2)

In this issue:

Yet Another Successful Year for the Executive Committee
~ Bernel Goldberg, Chair 2008-2009
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Going Dutch: The Netherlands Bar Association Officially Recognizes the Washington State Bar Association
~ Robert J. Gaudet, Jr.
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Eliminating the Distinction Between Criminal and Civil Liability in Holding Corporations Responsible for Human Rights Violations: Part II of II
~ Micol Sirkin
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eDiscovery (Disclosure) in International Arbitration: Common Law vs. Civil Law Perspectives, Pat I of IV
~ Peter R. Day
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Upcoming Events, Employment Opportunities, Gavel Contacts, and Disclaimer

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RSVP by July 10th: Section Annual Meeting & Election Boat CRUISE!

Date:
Friday, July 17th, 2009

Where:
Anchor Bay Charters' boat, The Seeker
(Boarding Dock on Lake Union: 1611 Fairview Avenue E., Seattle)

Boarding Time:
Boarding time is 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (please arrive within this time, as the boat sets sail promptly at 5:00 p.m.!)

Cruising Time:
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For More Information & to RSVP:
· IPS Annual Meeting & Election E-Invitation (.pdf file)

To RVSP Immediately (and no later than Friday, July 10, 2009):
Please contact Ms. Nadja Vietz, the section Secretary, at:
Email: nadja@harrismoure.com
Phone: 206-224-5657

June 4th CLE: International Aviation Law

The WSBA International Practice Section presents the following CLE:

International Aviation Law

Aviation Law is a rapidly growing field. As this field expands more and more practitioners are looking for guidance in this field. The CLE will also provide an overview of current developments and issues in International Aviation Law.

Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of the following:

- An overview of laws & regulations pertaining to International Aviation Law.

- A comprehensive look at the “The Warsaw Convention Regime”

- Current trends in the field of “International Aviation Law.”

- Practical tips for practitioners handling International Aviation issues.

Speaker:
Robert Hedrick, a Seattle Attorney with 20+ years of experience in this field will explore the intricacies of the International Aviation Law and specifically highlight “The Warsaw Convention Regime.”

When:
Thursday, June 4th, 2009, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
1191 2nd Avenue, Suite 1800
Seattle, Washington 98101

CLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits for Washington attorneys pending (applied for)

For More Information:
· INTERNATIONAL AVIATION CLE E-Flyer (.pdf file)

How to Register:
· REGISTER NOW online through WSBA

May 28th CLE: International Rivers Law

The WSBA International Practice Section and the Environmental and Land Use Section are co-sponsors of the following CLE:

International Water Law
Daniel Seligman, attorney-at-law in Seattle, will discuss a recent study, World's Major Rivers: An Introduction to International Water Law with Case Studies, published by the Colorado River Commission of Nevada. The report summarizes treaty provisions on 15 rivers and identifies innovative management agreements.

The CLE will discuss the intricate and complex laws related to "water" and the various tools used to manage international waters. The CLE provides an excellent entry point and introduction to this area of law.

Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of the following:

- An overview of laws & regulations pertaining to international law.
- A comparative analysis of the differences & similarities between various treaties dealing with international water law.

Speaker:
Daniel Seligman is an attorney-at-law and the principal in the Columbia Research Corp., an energy/water/natural resources consulting company in Seattle.

Dan is the primary author of two studies published by the Colorado River Commission of Nevada, Laws of the Rivers (an examination of the legal regimes of major interstate rivers in theUnited States)(2006) and World's Major Rivers (an introduction to international water law with case studies)(2008). Both studies are available for no cost on the Commission web site, http://crc.nv.gov/index.asp?m=wat.

Dan's presentation will focus on international water law and the results of the World's Major Rivers study.

When:
Thursday, May 28th, 2009, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
1191 2nd Avenue, Suite 1800
Seattle, Washington 98101

CLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits for Washington attorneys pending (applied for)

For More Information:
· INTERNATIONAL RIVERS CLE E-Flyer (.pdf file)

How to Register:
· REGISTER NOW online through WSBA

May 14th Event: Lawyers, Guns and Money: the Perils of Remaking Other People's Legal Systems

The Installation of Veronica Taylor as the Dan Fenno Henderson Professor of Law will take place Thursday May 14, 2009 4:00 pm William H. Gates Hall Room 138 (University of Washington, Seattle, USA). The installation ceremony will include her lecture: Lawyers, Guns and Money: the Perils of Remaking Other People's Legal Systems. Reception following in Perkins Coie Room, 115.

Advance registration is requested but not required:

REGISTER NOW

ARCHIVED Our Winter 2008-2009 Edition (vol. 4, no. 1)

In this issue:

Updates to Our Sponsorship Program
~ Jacqueline F. Pruner
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Eliminating the Distinction Between Criminal and Civil Liability in Holding Corporations Responsible for Human Rights Violations: Part I
~ Micol Sirkin
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RwandaNOW: The Self-Sustaining, Holistic Approach That Combines Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Economic Development
~ Jacqueline F. Pruner
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Upcoming Events, Employment Opportunities, Gavel Contacts, and Disclaimer …………………………………………PAGES 9-10

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April 30th CLE: VATICAN LAW

The WSBA International Practice Section presents:

The State of the Vatican

Vatican City is widely known as the center of the Roman Catholic faith, and the home of the Pope. However, Vatican City is also the world’s smallest sovereign state, with the Pope its head of state. Rare in the modern world, it is a non-hereditary monarchy. As both a sovereign state among international peers, and the home of one of the world’s great religions, Vatican City brings great political influence to bear on world events and world leaders, quite apart from its spiritual role for Catholics. It holds property worldwide and operates its own secret service. Knowledge of the State of the Vatican City, its constitutional system and political position is of great interest to the international lawyer. Mark your calendars for this interesting insight!

Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of:

• A basic history of Vatican City;
• Important conceptual distinction between the Holy See and Vatican City;
• Vatican City constitutional and legal system; and
• The jurisdiction of Vatican City courts in the US and worldwide.

Speaker:

Alessandro Canali, Italian attorney and Foreign Law Consultant

When:
Thursday, April 30th , 2009, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
1191 2nd Avenue, Suite 1800
Seattle, Washington 98101

CLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits for Washington attorneys pending (applied for)

For More Information:

VATICAN CLE E-Flyer (.pdf file)

How to Register:

REGISTER NOW online through WSBA