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April Trade Talk

04/13/2017 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Central
Fargo, ND

 

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Morning Session: US Export Controls and Sanctions Update

There have been many recent changes to US export controls and sanctions laws and regulations that impacted North Dakota companies involved in the defense and commercial sectors. In addition, the new US President has promised to make changes to US sanctions programs.  Join us at the US Export Controls and Sanctions Update on Thursday, April 13 as the North Dakota exporting community learns first-hand from Douglas Jacobson, an experienced international trade attorney based in Washington, DC, about the recent changes, issues and trends in export control policies, regulations and practices. 

 

This update will provide useful and timely information on the changes to US export controls and sanctions and will provide practical information on how those changes impact possible business opportunities, while remaining compliant.   Other key developments that will be discussed during the program include the continuation of the US Export Control Reform Process, modifications to the US embargoes on Iran, Cuba, Burma, and Sudan, and updates on the continued US sanctions on Russia and Crimea.

 

Afternoon Session: Understanding and Complying With the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

 

Any company that does business globally faces exposure under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This is particularly true with the current FCPA enforcement environment in which record penalties have been assessed on individuals and companies.

 

The topics that will be covered include:

• Overview of the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act and the OECD Convention on Bribery
• Red flags and anti-bribery due diligence
• Countries of increased concern
• Who are "foreign officials" covered by the FPCA?
• FCPA exceptions and defenses
• Common issues associated with gifts, meals, entertainment and travel expenses
• Elements of an effective FCPA compliance program
• Other hot topics and risk areas

 

Event Information:
Morning Sessions: US Export Controls & Sanctions Update
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm CDT
Cost: $45 for NDTO Members; $60 for non-members



Afternoon Session: Understanding & Complying with the US FCPA
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm CDT
Cost: $45 for NDTO Members; $60 for non-members 



Location for both sessions: NDTO Conference Room, 2nd Floor Schollander Pavilion
Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 West Main Ave., West Fargo, ND


Lunch is available to all attendees and will be served between the sessions.  
Please RSVP by Monday, April 10, 2017


Click here to register for the April Trade Talk Series.  

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