Monday, May 21, 2012

IPS CLE = “AN INTRODUCTION TO U.S. EXPORT CONTROL REGULATIONS”



AN INTRODUCTION TO U.S. EXPORT CONTROL REGULATIONS


Date/Time:  THIS CLE HAS BEEN POSTPONED.


We regret to inform you that the CLE on  “AN INTRODUCTION TO U.S. EXPORT CONTROL REGULATIONS” has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We will advise as to what date it has been rescheduled when that information is available. 

IPS apologies for the inconvenience. If you have any questions / concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Section Representative contact information for this mini-cle:
  
Name:  Shahzad Q. Qadri
Firm:    Wong Fleming
Telephone #:  (425) 869-4040
E-mail: sqadri@wongfleming.com

CLE Topic Information


Join Mr. Lawrence Ward as he helps practitioners navigate the complexities of the U.S. export control regulations.  This CLE will provide a brief overview on the three main sets of U.S. export control regulations: (1) the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) as administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”); (2) the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) as administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”); and (3) the trade embargoes administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).  The session will also discuss the Obama Administration’s proposed export control reform efforts.



Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of:
  • How to identify issues arising from the U.S. Export Control Regulations;

  • How to avoid common pitfalls arising out of U.S. Export Control Regulations;

  • Solutions and best practices when dealing U.S. Export Control Regulations issues arise;