February 25 , 8:00am – 11:30 am
U.S. Export Controls and Recent Developments
At The offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
Second & Seneca Building
1191 Second Avenue, 18th Floor
In the Cold War, life was easy. But in our post 9/11, politically correct, financially strained world, where we don’t know where our next enemy is coming from, it’s a bit more complicated. U.S. firms face increasing scrutiny from U.S. Federal Agencies in their export transactions, and increasing penalties if they get it wrong. The biggest of companies become ensnared. And as smaller companies grow, they become all the more visible on the government’s radar.
Join us for insightful views from two leading Seattle practitioners. First will be a practical “how to” on U.S. export controls, followed by a broader discussion of recent international trade legislation.
Speakers and Topics
Export Controls and License Determination
 Jim Dickeson
Corporate Compliance Manager
Lynden International
Seattle, Washington
Jim Dickeson is a veteran of 25+ years in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, trade compliance management for a computer company and consulting, and he is a Licensed Customs Broker. He currently manages import and export compliance, along with instructor led and computer based training for Seattle based freight forwarder, Lynden International.
Jim will lead us through a hands-on discussion of Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security product classification, reasons for control, and license determination, as well as end use and end user based controls. Additionally, we can expect to hear about Boycott, ITAR and OFAC restrictions.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Plus Changes with the New Obama Administration
 Charles Routh
Attorney, Owner
Garvey Schubert Barer
Seattle, Washington
Charles Routh has counseled business clients on many aspects of international law, including trade, antitrust and transnational dispute resolution. His practice also include U.S. Customs aspects of vessel repair, valuation, classification, country or origin issues, and penalty proceedings at all levels of Customs and the Court of International Trade. He has lived and practiced law on four continents, and was named by Washington CEO magazine to the 2008 list of “Top Business Lawyers in Washington” in the area of Internet Law.
Charles will treat us to a timely discussion of developments with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Anti-Bribery Convention, financial “bail outs” as violations of World Trade Organization subsidies rules, and the Obama Administration approaches to trade (Doha Round of WTO trade negotiations, U.S. Dept. of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance, and Trade Promotion Authority, previously known as “Fast Track Authority”).
Cost to Attend:
Includes breakfast and business program
- WTC members $50
- Non-members $65
Last day to register is February 20, 2009
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