Friday, February 17, 2012

FEB 29TH CLE - THE FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT



 The WSBA International Practice Section presents a CLE on:

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT 


Date/Time:  February 29th, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 


Description:
For companies conducting business internationally, understanding and complying with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has never been more important. FCPA enforcement has increased dramatically; in 2010, the DOJ assessed more than $1.2 billion in financial penalties against U.S. and foreign companies under the once little-enforced FCPA. Additionally, many executives have pleaded guilty to felony FCPA charges.  This CLE will provide an introduction to the FCPA’s major provisions and cover recent enforcement trends.  Join Mark Bartlett and Matt Cooper, as they help navigate the intricate and highly complex laws of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of:
1)     How to identify issues arising from the FCPA;
2)     How to avoid common pitfalls arising out of FCPA;
3)     Solutions and best practices where FCPA issues arise;

 

Location:

Davis Wright Tremaine
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200
Seattle, Washington 98101-3045


Credits:                  CLE General Credits for Washington Attorneys
                                Total:  1.5 (pending)
                                Ethics: 1.5
                             
Fee:                      Free for IPS Section Members.  $25.00 for all others. 

Registration:
We would appreciate hearing from you beforehand to ensure that enough seats are available.
RSVP by mailing or faxing the registration form  or

          
  
Questions:        
Section Representative contact information for this mini-cle:
Name:  Shahzad Q. Qadri
Firm:    Wong Fleming
Telephone #:  (425) 869-4040