August 28th CLE: "International Express" Cross-Border Train CLE!

The WSBA and the WSBA International Practice Section are co-sponsors of the following day-long international CLE (REGISTER TODAY, as spacing is limited to ONE train car/26 seats):

"International Express" Cross-Border Train CLE
Earn CLE credits while taking the train from Seattle to Vancouver, BC; then enjoy lunch while meeting with cross-border BC business lawyers at a firm in downtown Vancouver, followed by more CLE credits, followed by a hosted reception that same afternoon.

Photograph courtesy of Amtrak. Used with permission.

Attendees at this very unique and never-before attempted all-day CLE will gain an understanding of the following:
- A comparison of privilege and work product in both the U.S. and Canada
- Labor & Employment issues for U.S./Canadian businesses entering Canada/the U.S. respectively
- Immigration considerations when crossing the 49th Parallel
- Tax concerns, lending issues, and cross-border secured transactions

When:
Friday, August 28, 2009, 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (with a reception to follow.)

Where:
From 7:40 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. - Amtrak Train #510, Seattle to Vancouver, BC
From 12:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (with a 2-hour reception to follow, until 6:45 p.m.) - Boughton Law Corporation, 595 Burrard Street, Suite 700, Vancouver, B.C. V7X 1S8 604-687-6789

CLE Credits:
6.5 CLE Credits for Washington attorneys (including 1.5 Ethics CLE Credits)

For More Information (agenda, i.d./entry requirements, etc.):
· "INTERNATIONAL Express" CROSS-BORDER TRAIN CLE E-Flyer (.pdf file)

How to Register (Please register by August 20, 2009):
· REGISTER NOW (spacing is VERY limited) online through WSBA

Last Friday's Annual Meeting and Election FANTASTIC!

Approximately 40 WSBA International Practice Section (IPS) members and guests boarded The Seeker of Anchor Bay Charters for a 3-hour tour. Yes, you read correctly: a 3-hour tour (fear not if you hear the theme song to Gilligan's Island - we all seem to).

The view from the boat. Photograph by Jacqueline Pruner

The evening was absolutely perfect - great weather, fabulous food from Mangetout Catering, chilled beverages, and both stimulating and entertaining conversation.

The catered spread. Photograph by Jacqueline Pruner

We held our annual meeting which elected our new Executive Committee (EC) for 2009-2010: Jacqueline Pruner as Chair, Glen Yaguchi as both Chair Elect and Treasurer, and Gilberto Alonso Gomez Arce as Secretary. We also welcomed three new IPS members to our EC: Anamaria Turlea, Max Yoshimura, and Alvaro Alvarez, who were also elected to Executive Committee positions #1, #2, and #5, respectively. Bernel Goldberg was thanked for his wonderful leadership and insight as Chair for the 2008-2009 year and will now serve as Ex-Officio in 2009-2010. Randy Aliment, Charles Rendina, and Shahzad Qamer Qadri remain on the EC in Positions #3, #4, and #6, respectively.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and we hope to see you next year!

ARCHIVED Our Spring 2009 Edition (vol. 4, no. 2)

In this issue:

Yet Another Successful Year for the Executive Committee
~ Bernel Goldberg, Chair 2008-2009
…………………………………………PAGE 1

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
…………………………………………PAGE 8

Upcoming Events, Employment Opportunities, Gavel Contacts, and Disclaimer

………………………....…PAGES 13-14

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