Category: International Law

Canadian International Trade Compliance Conference – September 12-14, 2012

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information about the upcoming Canadian International Trade Compliance Conference:

Addressing the Global Trade Compliance Concerns Involving Export Controls, Custom Compliance and Cross Border Trade in CanadaEvent Date: September 12-14, 2012
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Key conference topics
  • Assess the latest export permit requirements in Canada with Pratt and Whitney Canada
  • Address re-exports of U.S. origin goods from Canada to comply with both Canadian and U.S. export controls with Future Electronics
  • Integrate an effective anti-corruption compliance program as part of a global trade compliance program with Methanex Corporation
  • Analyze supply chain security concerns when dealing with cross border trade with Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
  • Uncover the updates to the Export Controls List and their impact upon Canadian companies with Research in Motion Limited

Currently, international trade compliance professionals need to stay up to date on the changing regulations within Canada and also abroad. With the changes to the Export Controls List and the ever-complex nature of Canadian-U.S. cross border trade, companies need to be aware of how these changes affect their international trade compliance programs.

Canada’s relationship with the U.S. makes it imperative that the International Trade Compliance community is informed on the impact that U.S. rules and regulations can have on Canadian companies.

Building upon the success of the 2nd Annual International Trade Compliance Conference, the marcusevans Canadian International Trade Compliance conference addresses the Global Trade Compliance Concerns involving export controls, customs compliance and cross border trade in Canada.

By attending this event, industry leaders will be able to overcome any potential challenges in crafting and sustaining a comprehensive trade compliance program.

Attending This Conference Will Enable You To:

1. Dissect the latest updates from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with Research in Motion Limited
2. Comprehend the U.S. Export Reform Initiative and the impact upon Canadian companies with Public Works and Government Services Canada
3. Develop and understanding of import value and transfer pricing with Ericsson Canada Inc.
4. Focus on NAFTA and other Free Trade Agreements with Plains Midstream Canada

Industry leaders attending this event will benefit from a dynamic presentation format consisting of workshops, panel discussions and case studies. Attendees will experience highly interactive conference sessions, 10-15 minutes of Q&A time after each presentation, 4+ hours of networking and exclusive online access to materials post-event.

Audience:

SVPs, VPs, Directors, Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers, Specialists, Leaders and Managers from the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining Industries with responsibilities in:

  • EHS Environmental Health and Safety
  • Safety/Process Safety Management
  • Plant Management/Operations
  • Inspection/Reliability
  • Mechanical/Asset Integrity
  • Manufacturing/Technology
  • Training & Development

Canadian International Trade Compliance Conference – August 21-23, 2012

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information about the upcoming Canadian International Trade Compliance Conference:

Addressing the Global Trade Compliance Concerns Involving Export Controls, Custom Compliance and Cross Border Trade in Canada

Event Date: 21-23 Aug 2012
Location: Toronto, Ontario – VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED, Canada

Key conference topics
  • Assess the latest export permit requirements in Canada with Pratt and Whitney Canada
  • Address re-exports of U.S. origin goods from Canada to comply with both Canadian and U.S. export controls with Future Electronics
  • Integrate an effective anti-corruption compliance program as part of a global trade compliance program with Methanex Corporation
  • Analyze supply chain security concerns when dealing with cross border trade with Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
  • Uncover the updates to the Export Controls List and their impact upon Canadian companies with Research in Motion Limited

Currently, international trade compliance professionals need to stay up to date on the changing regulations within Canada and also abroad. With the changes to the Export Controls List and the ever-complex nature of Canadian-U.S. cross border trade, companies need to be aware of how these changes affect their international trade compliance programs.

Canada’s relationship with the U.S. makes it imperative that the International Trade Compliance community is informed on the impact that U.S. rules and regulations can have on Canadian companies.

Building upon the success of the 2nd Annual International Trade Compliance Conference, the marcusevans Canadian International Trade Compliance conference addresses the Global Trade Compliance Concerns involving export controls, customs compliance and cross border trade in Canada.

By attending this event, industry leaders will be able to overcome any potential challenges in crafting and sustaining a comprehensive trade compliance program.

Attending This Conference Will Enable You To:

1. Dissect the latest updates from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with Research in Motion Limited
2. Comprehend the U.S. Export Reform Initiative and the impact upon Canadian companies with Public Works and Government Services Canada
3. Develop and understanding of import value and transfer pricing with Ericsson Canada Inc.
4. Focus on NAFTA and other Free Trade Agreements with Plains Midstream Canada

Industry leaders attending this event will benefit from a dynamic presentation format consisting of workshops, panel discussions and case studies. Attendees will experience highly interactive conference sessions, 10-15 minutes of Q&A time after each presentation, 4+ hours of networking and exclusive online access to materials post-event.

Audience:

SVPs, VPs, Directors, Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers, Specialists, Leaders and Managers from the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining Industries with responsibilities in:

  • EHS Environmental Health and Safety
  • Safety/Process Safety Management
  • Plant Management/Operations
  • Inspection/Reliability
  • Mechanical/Asset Integrity
  • Manufacturing/Technology
  • Training & Development

ICC – Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information regarding the upcoming ICC Institute’s Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy Conference:

At a time when the global financial crisis has severely impacted trade flows and hampered world growth, what is the effect and the justification for the extraterritorial application of economic sanctions?

The long arm reach of law enforcement agencies sets global companies unprecedented challenges in terms of conflict of laws and regulatory jurisdiction. Dozens of criminal, administrative or regulatory investigations on both sides of the Atlantic are currently targeting billions of dollars worth of commercial transactions and cross-border payments. Penalties in the hundred of millions of dollars are regularly disclosed sanctioning global companies and banks for their past cross-border dealings . What is the right balance between the governments’ objective of moving to a safer world and the business reality? How are judges and arbitrators expected to adjudicate a claim for non-performance triggered by foreign economic sanctions?

Conference highlights
This event is unprecedented in bringing together senior government officials from both sides of the Atlantic and decision makers in global companies as well as their counsel. Speakers and participants have a unique opportunity to discuss in an open public-private forum the regulators’ approach towards economic sanctions and the expectation of industry leaders as to how sanctions could be better conceived and applied.

Who should attend?

Lawyers, compliance officers, bank executives, general managers, payment and treasury officers in companies and banks, government officials and academics.

ICC – Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information regarding the upcoming ICC Institute’s Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy Conference:

At a time when the global financial crisis has severely impacted trade flows and hampered world growth, what is the effect and the justification for the extraterritorial application of economic sanctions?

The long arm reach of law enforcement agencies sets global companies unprecedented challenges in terms of conflict of laws and regulatory jurisdiction. Dozens of criminal, administrative or regulatory investigations on both sides of the Atlantic are currently targeting billions of dollars worth of commercial transactions and cross-border payments. Penalties in the hundred of millions of dollars are regularly disclosed sanctioning global companies and banks for their past cross-border dealings . What is the right balance between the governments’ objective of moving to a safer world and the business reality? How are judges and arbitrators expected to adjudicate a claim for non-performance triggered by foreign economic sanctions?

Conference highlights
This event is unprecedented in bringing together senior government officials from both sides of the Atlantic and decision makers in global companies as well as their counsel. Speakers and participants have a unique opportunity to discuss in an open public-private forum the regulators’ approach towards economic sanctions and the expectation of industry leaders as to how sanctions could be better conceived and applied.

Who should attend?

Lawyers, compliance officers, bank executives, general managers, payment and treasury officers in companies and banks, government officials and academics.

ICC – Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information regarding the upcoming ICC Institute’s Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy Conference:

At a time when the global financial crisis has severely impacted trade flows and hampered world growth, what is the effect and the justification for the extraterritorial application of economic sanctions?

The long arm reach of law enforcement agencies sets global companies unprecedented challenges in terms of conflict of laws and regulatory jurisdiction. Dozens of criminal, administrative or regulatory investigations on both sides of the Atlantic are currently targeting billions of dollars worth of commercial transactions and cross-border payments. Penalties in the hundred of millions of dollars are regularly disclosed sanctioning global companies and banks for their past cross-border dealings . What is the right balance between the governments’ objective of moving to a safer world and the business reality? How are judges and arbitrators expected to adjudicate a claim for non-performance triggered by foreign economic sanctions?

Conference highlights
This event is unprecedented in bringing together senior government officials from both sides of the Atlantic and decision makers in global companies as well as their counsel. Speakers and participants have a unique opportunity to discuss in an open public-private forum the regulators’ approach towards economic sanctions and the expectation of industry leaders as to how sanctions could be better conceived and applied.

Who should attend?

Lawyers, compliance officers, bank executives, general managers, payment and treasury officers in companies and banks, government officials and academics.

ICC – Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information regarding the upcoming ICC Institute’s Economic Sanctions in the Global Economy Conference:

At a time when the global financial crisis has severely impacted trade flows and hampered world growth, what is the effect and the justification for the extraterritorial application of economic sanctions?

The long arm reach of law enforcement agencies sets global companies unprecedented challenges in terms of conflict of laws and regulatory jurisdiction. Dozens of criminal, administrative or regulatory investigations on both sides of the Atlantic are currently targeting billions of dollars worth of commercial transactions and cross-border payments. Penalties in the hundred of millions of dollars are regularly disclosed sanctioning global companies and banks for their past cross-border dealings . What is the right balance between the governments’ objective of moving to a safer world and the business reality? How are judges and arbitrators expected to adjudicate a claim for non-performance triggered by foreign economic sanctions?

Conference highlights
This event is unprecedented in bringing together senior government officials from both sides of the Atlantic and decision makers in global companies as well as their counsel. Speakers and participants have a unique opportunity to discuss in an open public-private forum the regulators’ approach towards economic sanctions and the expectation of industry leaders as to how sanctions could be better conceived and applied.

Who should attend?

Lawyers, compliance officers, bank executives, general managers, payment and treasury officers in companies and banks, government officials and academics.

8th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption Compliance Conference

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information about the upcoming 8th FCPA & Anti-Corruption Compliance Conference:

8th FCPA and Anti-Corruption Compliance Conference
Identifying Changes to the Global Anti-Corruption Compliance Landscape to Maintain and Upgrade Your Existing Compliance Program

Event Date: 12-14 Jun 2012
Location: Washington, DC, USA

Beyond dealing with the FCPA and UK Bribery Act, there are upcoming changes to global Anti-Compliance initiatives being enacted by other major countries. It is imperative that organizations are made aware of these new rules and regulations to be able to meld them all into their organization’s anti-corruption compliance program. Maintaining a robust global compliance program along with performing proper and detailed 3rd party due diligence is of the upmost importance.

Marcus Evans invites you to attend our 8th Annual Anti-Corruption & FCPA Conference. Hear from leading executives within various industries on how to identify new areas of concern when dealing with bribery or working within a company to update an anti-corruption compliance program.

Attending this event will allow you to learn how to mitigate the effects of any possible instances of corruption and bribery both at home and abroad. Discuss solutions and best practices that companies have found when dealing with their anti-corruption compliance programs. This conference will not only review the newest enforcement cases, but also highlight practical solutions to problems dealing with FCPA and global anti-corruption measures.

Attending this conference will allow you to:

-Overcome the issues in dealing and conducting an internal investigation with Dell
-Identify anti-corruption liability concerns for US companies when engaging in Joint Ventures and Mergers and Acquisitions with Crane Co.
-Perform anti-corruption audits to better identify gaps in the compliance program with SojitzCorporation of America
-Promote a culture of ethics within an organization to combat non-compliance with Morgan Stanley
-Assess the continued challenges in conducting a 3rd party due diligence program with Parker Drilling

The marcus evans 8th Annual Anti-Corruption & FCPA Conference is a highly intensive, content-driven event that includes, workshops, presentations and panel discussions, over three days. This conference aims to bring together heads, VP’s, directors, chief compliance officers, and in-house counsel in order to provide an intimate atmosphere for both delegates and speakers.

This is not a trade show; our 8th Annual Anti-Corruption & FCPA Conference is targeted at a focused group of senior level executives to maintain an intimate atmosphere for the delegates and speakers. Since we are not a vendor driven conference, the higher level focus allows delegates to network with their industry peers.

Canadian International Trade Compliance Conference – August 21-23, 2012

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information about the upcoming Canadian International Trade Compliance Conference:

Addressing the Global Trade Compliance Concerns Involving Export Controls, Custom Compliance and Cross Border Trade in Canada

Event Date: 21-23 Aug 2012
Location: Toronto, Ontario – VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED, Canada

Key conference topics
  • Assess the latest export permit requirements in Canada with Pratt and Whitney Canada
  • Address re-exports of U.S. origin goods from Canada to comply with both Canadian and U.S. export controls with Future Electronics
  • Integrate an effective anti-corruption compliance program as part of a global trade compliance program with Methanex Corporation
  • Analyze supply chain security concerns when dealing with cross border trade with Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
  • Uncover the updates to the Export Controls List and their impact upon Canadian companies with Research in Motion Limited

Currently, international trade compliance professionals need to stay up to date on the changing regulations within Canada and also abroad. With the changes to the Export Controls List and the ever-complex nature of Canadian-U.S. cross border trade, companies need to be aware of how these changes affect their international trade compliance programs.

Canada’s relationship with the U.S. makes it imperative that the International Trade Compliance community is informed on the impact that U.S. rules and regulations can have on Canadian companies.

Building upon the success of the 2nd Annual International Trade Compliance Conference, the marcusevans Canadian International Trade Compliance conference addresses the Global Trade Compliance Concerns involving export controls, customs compliance and cross border trade in Canada.

By attending this event, industry leaders will be able to overcome any potential challenges in crafting and sustaining a comprehensive trade compliance program.

Attending This Conference Will Enable You To:

1. Dissect the latest updates from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with Research in Motion Limited
2. Comprehend the U.S. Export Reform Initiative and the impact upon Canadian companies with Public Works and Government Services Canada
3. Develop and understanding of import value and transfer pricing with Ericsson Canada Inc.
4. Focus on NAFTA and other Free Trade Agreements with Plains Midstream Canada

Industry leaders attending this event will benefit from a dynamic presentation format consisting of workshops, panel discussions and case studies. Attendees will experience highly interactive conference sessions, 10-15 minutes of Q&A time after each presentation, 4+ hours of networking and exclusive online access to materials post-event.

Audience:

SVPs, VPs, Directors, Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers, Specialists, Leaders and Managers from the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining Industries with responsibilities in:

  • EHS Environmental Health and Safety
  • Safety/Process Safety Management
  • Plant Management/Operations
  • Inspection/Reliability
  • Mechanical/Asset Integrity
  • Manufacturing/Technology
  • Training & Development

8th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption Compliance Conference

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information about the upcoming 8th FCPA & Anti-Corruption Compliance Conference:

8th FCPA and Anti-Corruption Compliance Conference
Identifying Changes to the Global Anti-Corruption Compliance Landscape to Maintain and Upgrade Your Existing Compliance Program

Event Date: 12-14 Jun 2012
Location: Washington, DC, USA

Beyond dealing with the FCPA and UK Bribery Act, there are upcoming changes to global Anti-Compliance initiatives being enacted by other major countries. It is imperative that organizations are made aware of these new rules and regulations to be able to meld them all into their organization’s anti-corruption compliance program. Maintaining a robust global compliance program along with performing proper and detailed 3rd party due diligence is of the upmost importance.

Marcus Evans invites you to attend our 8th Annual Anti-Corruption & FCPA Conference. Hear from leading executives within various industries on how to identify new areas of concern when dealing with bribery or working within a company to update an anti-corruption compliance program.

Attending this event will allow you to learn how to mitigate the effects of any possible instances of corruption and bribery both at home and abroad. Discuss solutions and best practices that companies have found when dealing with their anti-corruption compliance programs. This conference will not only review the newest enforcement cases, but also highlight practical solutions to problems dealing with FCPA and global anti-corruption measures.

Attending this conference will allow you to:

-Overcome the issues in dealing and conducting an internal investigation with Dell
-Identify anti-corruption liability concerns for US companies when engaging in Joint Ventures and Mergers and Acquisitions with Crane Co.
-Perform anti-corruption audits to better identify gaps in the compliance program with SojitzCorporation of America
-Promote a culture of ethics within an organization to combat non-compliance with Morgan Stanley
-Assess the continued challenges in conducting a 3rd party due diligence program with Parker Drilling

The marcus evans 8th Annual Anti-Corruption & FCPA Conference is a highly intensive, content-driven event that includes, workshops, presentations and panel discussions, over three days. This conference aims to bring together heads, VP’s, directors, chief compliance officers, and in-house counsel in order to provide an intimate atmosphere for both delegates and speakers.

This is not a trade show; our 8th Annual Anti-Corruption & FCPA Conference is targeted at a focused group of senior level executives to maintain an intimate atmosphere for the delegates and speakers. Since we are not a vendor driven conference, the higher level focus allows delegates to network with their industry peers.

ICC Institute Masterclass for Arbitrators

The National Law Review is pleased to bring you information about the upcoming ICC Conference  Masterclass Arbitrators:

Join us for an intensive 2 1/2 day training for professionals interested in working as international arbitrators!

June 4-6, 2012 at ICC Headquarters in Paris.