Friday, September 7, 2012

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


 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;

Date/Time
September 19th, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: 
D O R S E Y  &  W H I T N E Y   LLP
Columbia Center
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6100
Seattle, WA
                                            
Credits:             
CLE General Credits for Washington Attorneys
 Total:  1.5 (pending)
 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=7168
  
Questions:        
Section Representative contact information for this mini-cle:
Name:  Shahzad Q. Qadri
Firm:    Wong Fleming
Telephone #:  (425) 869-4040