Posted by Michael Woods on May 11, 2016

In April 2016, Michael Woods was appointed to a two year term on Ottawa-based Algonquin College’s International Business Advisory Committee.   He joins leaders from the international trade community, government, academia, and the private sector in the work or assisting the College’s faculty designing and defining the continuing development of the College’s International Business Management Programs.  These programs focus on programs and courses designed to provide students with an in-depth international management skills and knowledge for the growing demand for international trade professionals.  This Advisory Committee provides input with respect to Algonquin’s  three year Business Administration Degree in International Business and the  one-year  Ontario College Graduate Certificate program – International Business Management. Graduates of these courses meet the academic requirements needed to apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation granted by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). Michael, who is a member of the FITT Board, has taught the FITT courses at Algonquin and has wide experience lecturing on international trade law at universities in Canada and the United...

Posted by Woods LaFortune LLP on Dec 15, 2015

Michael Woods of Woods, LaFortune LLP recently teamed up with  Josh Scheinert, a Toronto-based  lawyer who specializes in international investment and human rights law, on a two part series  on the TPP and the Evolution of Investor Rights. Ghislaine Murango, a third year law student at the University of Ottawa (Civil Law Faculty) and intern with Woods, LaFortune LLP, also assisted on the article.  See: http://www.nationalmagazine.ca/Blog/December-2015/TPP-and-the-evolution-of-investor-rights,-part-II.aspx http://www.nationalmagazine.ca/Blog/December-2015/The-evolution-of-investor-rights,-part-I.aspx...

Posted by Woods LaFortune LLP on Dec 15, 2015

Catherine Walsh, legal counsel at Woods, LaFortune LLP’s, article “The one thing that will guarantee you get paid in international business deals” was recently published on FITT’s Trade Ready blog, exploring some of the benefits of using letters of credit in international transactions to mitigate against the risk of...

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...