CLE = “U.S./Canada Cross-border Litigation: Key Considerations for U.S. Lawyers”

Date/Time:  August 16th, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Description:
Join Mr. Jon-David Giacomelli, and Mr. Chris MacLeod,   as they help U.S practitioners navigate the Canadian legal framework. Mr. Giacomelli and Mr. MacLeod will discuss where to commence litigation; jurisdictional considerations; enforcement of U.S. judgments and arbitral awards in Canada; the loser pays system for legal fees/costs; limitation periods in Canada; appellate options; obtaining injunctions: prohibitive and Mareva; the unique power of Anton Piller orders; enforcement of letters rogatory/letters of request to obtain evidence in Canada for use in U.S. litigation; service of process in Canada; working with Canadian counsel: fee arrangements

Attendees at this interesting CLE will gain an understanding of:

• How to identify issues arising from  U.S/Canada Cross-border litigation;
• How to avoid common pitfalls arising out of U.S/Canada Cross-border litigation;
• Solutions and best practices when dealing U.S/Canada Cross-border litigation;

Location:
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
US Bank Centre
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3400
 Seattle, WA 98101     

Credits:
CLE General Credits for Washington Attorneys
Total:  1.5 (pending)
Ethics:
General: 1.5

Fee:                    
Free for IPS Section Members
$25.00 for all others.  (CLE ONLY).

Registration:
Registration is open but space will be limited.  We would appreciate hearing from you beforehand to ensure  that enough seats are available.
 RSVP by mailing or faxing the registration form or
 Register Online at: http://www.mywsba.org/default.aspx?tabid=90&action=MTGProductDetails&args=7169
 
For questions contact Section Representative contact information for this mini-cle:
Name:  Shahzad Q. Qadri
Firm:    Wong Fleming
Telephone #:  (425) 869-4040
E-mail: sqadri@wongfleming.com