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Do you want to know: How to Negotiate International Agreements? What are the Problems areas in International Contracts? How can you overcome them? What kind of Contract are required? How to deal with cross-border contractual disputes? Compliance with multi-jurisdictional contracts? Then Come Attend this Conference. |
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TOPICS & SCHEDULE OF THE CONFERENCE
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS (NDA) AND LETTERS OF INTENT • Negotiating and Drafting Non-disclosure Agreements and letters of intent • Necessity and advantages of using a letter of intent & NDA • Determining what to disclose • Timing of disclosure • Two-way disclosure considerations • Required disclosure to third parties • Enforceability
NEGOTIATING TRANSNATIONAL AGREEMENTS • Understanding cultural perspective in international negotiations • Dealing with different styles on the other side of the table • Tips & Specific Considerations for conducting transnational negotiations • Dealing with clients who have unrealistic expectations -"it never takes this long, costs this much or is so complex in our U.S. deals" • Special issues for representing small and medium-sized companies-especially when dealing with the large corporations • Is a local counsel required for negotiating with a foreign party?
COMMON CLAUSES & MAJOR PRINCIPLES IN DRAFTING EFFECTIVE TRANSNATIONAL AGREEMENTS • Analysis of Major elements and terms • Common law vs. civil law considerations • Confidentiality clause considerations • Non-competition clause considerations • Getting paid, including letters of credit and bank guarantees • Terms of appointments/length of relationship, and planning for termination • Currency and exchange issues in transnational deals • "Boilerplate"- a closer look at integration clauses and other favorites • Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances Strategic and business challenges of partnering arrangements-how to determine if and when a joint venture or strategic alliance addresses your business needs Contract vs. equity, choice of entity: tax issues Management and control-from perspective to minority, 50-50 and majority ownership, contractual ventures Structuring issues; ancillary agreements Termination, liquidation and buy-out issues
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN TRANSNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION • Planning for, Avoiding and Resolving Cross-border Contractual Disputes • International commercial arbitration versus litigation in courts • Choice of arbitration models • Choice of arbitration institutions • Effective drafting of international commercial arbitration clauses • Governing Law and Dispute Resolution Clauses • United Nations convention on contracts for the international sale of goods • When are alternative dispute resolution provisions worth considering (conciliation, mediation)? • How to develop strategies for minimizing commercial disputes - beyond agreements
FOCUS ON SPECIFIC TRANSNATIONAL AGREEMENTS • Outsourcing Agreements Structuring outsourcing agreements Contracting v. joint venture v. wholly owned subsidiary Appointment, term and exclusivity Payment terms Confidentiality issues Cyber laws and other Compliance Programs Termination & Non-compete • Information & Technology Agreements Special Requirements of IT Agreements • License and Franchise Agreements What are the essential terms of a license agreement? Licensing trademarks, patents and copyrights, technology and know-how and other rights The added obligations and responsibilities of a franchise arrangement Local law considerations in licensing and franchising-approvals, potential limits on royalties and other terms, potential notice/disclosure requirements for the franchise • Agency and Distribution Agreements Structuring differences-agents vs. distributors Appointment, term and exclusivity Payment clauses Tax issues, including permanent establishment and with holding tax Termination -notice and compensation-planning issues to minimize later problems in the EU and elsewhere STRUCTURING CONSIDERATIONS AND TAX ISSUES • Tax risks in international operations • Strategies for minimizing U.S. and foreign income taxes • How to select the best structure for an international investment transaction • VAT, withholding, permanent establishment, transfer pricing and other issues • Key accounting issues-consolidation and beyond
KEY LEGAL ISSUES TO CONSIDER IN TRANSNATIONAL AGREEMENTS • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act • U.S. Anti-boycott laws and export controls - effective clauses and programs for compliance • Antitrust and competition law consideration- overview • Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act • Homeland Security and the Patriot Act
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SPEAKERS ON THE FACULTYLeading experts in their fields including corporate and governmental experts who have expertise in international commercial agreements, including leading attorneys, in house counsel, and corporate leaders. |
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| Breakfast, Lunch & Conference Materials are included in the cost of registration. |
AccommodationPlease contact any of the hotels in the area directly for your room reservations. Continuing Education CreditsWe will apply for Illinois MCLE credit as soon
as the Bar is ready to accept applications. Upon request, we will
apply for CLE credits in other states and other types of credits. A
nominal fee may be applicable. |
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HOW TO REGISTER:ONLINE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE TELEPHONE REGISTRATION CALL: (773) 334-4477 FAX REGISTRATION CLICK HERE to fill the form and fax it to (501) 421-5435 |
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