Posted by Woods LaFortune LLP on Dec 1, 2015

Jean-Marc Clement, Counsel to Woods, LaFortune LLP, will be speaking at the 5th Canadian Forum on Export & Re-Export Compliance, which is being held on January 25-27, 2016 at the Toronto Airport Marriott. Widely regarded as the “go-to” event for industry in Canada, this annual conference will allow participants to network and hear from senior U.S. and Canadian government and industry professionals from the high tech, aerospace, defense, satellite, space, and other industries. Expert speakers, like Jean-Marc, will be delving into export control reform, enforcement priorities, and the interaction between U.S. and Canadian export/re-export controls, classification, licensing, permit, privacy, human rights, and security requirements. Specifically, Jean-Marc will be speaking about the Canadian Export Control List and Permit Requirements, and taking a look at how to comply, meet expectations and minimize the risk of business delays from 9:00am to 12:30pm on January 25, 2016. For more information please visit:...

Posted by Woods LaFortune LLP on Oct 7, 2015

Jean-Marc Clement, Counsel to Woods, LaFortune LLP, will be a presenter at today’s Canadian Forum on Global Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement at the Hyatt Regency in Toronto. The purpose of the forum is to get a sense of how to comply with new and rapidly evolving U.S., EU and Canadian sanctions restrictions amid increased enforcement and penalties. Jean-Marc’s presentation will focus on what to do when you discover a sanctions violation and will specifically highlight instances where an internal investigation may be necessary, varying investigative methods and remedial effects. Attention will also be paid to whether or not businesses should self-report violations, and if so, when? For more information about the event or the program see...

Posted by Woods LaFortune LLP on Oct 7, 2015

Gordon LaFortune, Managing Partner at Woods, LaFortune LLP, has recently been highlighted by the Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards judging panel as “one to watch in 2016” in the Public Procurement legal arena. The Legal Awards winners guide, which will be published in November, will host a section dedicated to individuals who have stood out in their respective field of law as “ones to watch in 2016”. The Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards were created to celebrate the flourishing Global Law community by acting as a showcase for the achievements of one of the world’s most successful sectors. For more information about the Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards visit –...

Posted by Woods LaFortune LLP on Oct 1, 2015

Jean-Marc Clement, Legal Counsel at Woods, LaFortune LLP, will be presenting at a seminar entitled “The Basics of NAFTA” on October 16, 2015 from 8:30am-3:30pm in Grand Rapids, Michigan and on October 21, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hosted by State University Van Andel Globla Trade Center, this seminar will highlight the importance for American businesses, who buy and/or sell to either Canada or Mexico, of having a comprehensive NAFTA program in place to take full advantage of qualifying goods for preferential duty treatment and to remain competitive in today’s global market. The seminar aims to give attendees an understanding of the NAFTA qualification process for goods and to allow participants to gain a clear understanding of the rules, regulations, and best practices for implementation. Covered topics include: How to fill out a certificate of origin Qualifying goods using NAFTA rules of origin Tariff shift Regional value content Country of origin marking rules Supplier solicitation process NAFTA compliance For more details and to register see: http://www.gvsu.edu/vagtc/event-index.htm...