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2023 Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference

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In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference to be held between December 4-7. The conference will provide valuable insights on the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing landscape of international trade.We will kick off the conference with an in-person networking session and panel discussion on December 4 on the pressing topic of “Navigating Trade Compliance Amidst Geopolitical Disruptions…

2023 Global Trade Conference

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In lieu of our annual conference in Bellevue, WA, we are excited to again provide a Virtual Global Trade Conference available to all our clients and friends worldwide! The conference will be comprised of 90 minutes sessions over the course of two days. Join us on July 12 and 13 for any or all of the sessions and learn from our panel of experts as they share their insights on cutting-edge trade trends, regulatory updates and challenges,…

2022 Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Developments Conference

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In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments. This year, we are excited to provide a virtual offering available to all our clients and friends worldwide, plus an in-person reception and networking event for local attendees!The conference will be comprised of 75 minute virtual sessions over the course of three days. Please join us on November 15, 16 and 17 for any or all sessions. The in-person reception will…

2022 Global Trade Conference

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We are pleased to invite you to our Virtual Global Trade Conference on July 20 and 21. In lieu of our annual conference in Bellevue, WA, we are excited to again provide a virtual offering available to all our clients and friends worldwide! Please join our international trade compliance lawyers from around the world as they discuss and examine the major developments impacting international trade. This conference will be comprised of 75 minutes sessions over…

Global: 2022: International Trade Developments in a Challenging New World

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Baker McKenzie’s Global Compliance News Blog published “Global: 2022: International Trade Developments in a Challenging New World,” which can be viewed here.

US – Recent designation of Russian Federal Security Service under Executive Order 13382 creates disclosure issues for certain issuers in the United States

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Under the Russian encryption regulations, notification to, or registration with, the Russian Federal Security Service (the FSB) is required in order to import and distribute foreign products (hardware and software) with encryption functions or features in the Russian Federation. Although the FSB is a sanctioned party, listed on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons (the “OFAC SDN List”) pursuant to the Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R.…

Save the Date: November 19-20, 2014: Year-End Review of Import/Export Developments

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Each year Baker & McKenzie trade compliance lawyers from around the world come together to present a year-end review of import and export developments. Mark your calendars for this year’s two-day conference, which will be held Wednesday, November 19 through Thursday, November 20 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, California. If you are unable to attend the conference, but still wish to participate, we will offer a live webcast option as well. Further…

Lexology’s 2014 Client Choice Award: Trade & Customs

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John McKenzie, based in San Francisco, is the exclusive winner of Lexology’s Client Choice award for Trade & Customs in California. Mr. McKenzie’s practice focuses on cross-border transactions and international trade regulation. His practice also covers planning and structuring international investments, international mergers, acquisitions, consolidation and reorganization transactions, international commercial and technology development and transfer transactions, as well as customs and import regulations, export controls and international corporate compliance. This is Mr. McKenzie’s second consecutive year…

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Issues for Import/Export Operations

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John F. McKenzie recently authored an article entitled “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Issues for Import/Export Operations” which was published in The International Trade Lawyer. AbstractA leading issue in international corporate compliance is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and related anti-corruption legislation in various countries. Based on press reports of celebrated cases and compliance investigations, most of the attention devoted to FCPA compliance on the part of corporate counsel, compliance officers, enforcement authorities and…