Seminar in Doing Business in China & the U.S.
A presentation of Epstein Becker & Green, PC; the Bank of China; and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
The Marriott Hotel
333 S. Figueroa St.
Part I – Morning Session 8:15am to 12:30pm
(Recommended for Chinese Companies)
How To Successfully Chart Your Course
In Accordance With U.S. Law
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Part II – Afternoon Session 1:45pm to 5:45pm
(Recommended for American Companies)
Investment Opportunities For American
Companies In China
Companies In China
The Morning Session
How To Successfully Chart Your Course
In Accordance With U.S. Law
(Recommended for Chinese Companies)
Foreign companies doing business in the United States face a wide range of challenges to entering the marketplace, but with the appropriate counsel these can be easily navigated.
The Morning Session offers your company an exciting opportunity to learn practical strategies to meet the intricacies of U.S. and state laws. You will learn what you need to do to be successful in the lucrative U.S. market.
Topics to be discussed include:
· Bringing your managers to the United States in compliance with U.S. immigration laws
- Establishing your U.S.-based operation: setting up best practices for HR, payroll and administrative functions
- Guiding your management on hiring, employee counseling and termination
- Counseling foreign multinationals on U.S. labor and employment issues
- Safeguarding your brand and intellectual property through Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Programs
- Understanding corporate compliance
- Navigating the intricacies of international trade practices and customs laws
- Protecting your company’s proprietary information and trade secrets
- Dealing effectively with court litigation and arbitration
- Understanding employee health insurance and retirement plans: administration and regulation
- Considering opportunities to acquire U.S. companies
In one morning, you will become acquainted with the U.S. laws and practices that affect your business and learn how to guide your company through this ever-changing landscape. The seminar will be interactive, allowing you to pose questions to the attorneys and have your specific concerns addressed. PowerPoint slides are presented in English and Chinese.
The Afternoon Session
Investment Opportunities For American Companies In China
(Recommended for American Companies)
Following a complimentary buffet lunch, EBG attorneys will be joined by colleagues from our Chinese law firm affiliates to take the mystery out of doing business in China for American companies seeking investment opportunities overseas.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Introducing China’s merge and Acquisition rules.
- Facing the challenges of China’s Labor Contract Law and Anti-Discrimination rules
- Introducing current Banking and Finance, and tax law and regulations in China
- Understanding China’s newly effected Anti-Monopoly law and its practice
- Working through the intricacies of Intellectual Property
- Understanding corporate social responsibility and social compliance standards
- Exercising due diligence over the extraterritorial application of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance and other extraterritorial US laws
In one afternoon, you will learn first-hand from experienced EBG attorneys and Chinese practitioners how to successfully overcome the legal complexities of doing business in China. We hope you can join us.
There is no fee to attend this event.
Complimentary Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and
End-of-the-Day Wine Reception will be provided.
Complimentary Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and
End-of-the-Day Wine Reception will be provided.
Tuesday September 23, 2008 The Marriot Downtown 333 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Registration
8:00 a.m.
Morning Session with Complimentary Breakfast
8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Buffet Lunch Provided by Your EBG Hosts
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session
1:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
End-of-the-Day Wine Reception
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN, P.C., Bank of China,
and Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
Part I – Morning Session 8:15am to 12:30pm
How To Successfully Chart Your Course In Accordance With U.S. Law
Buffet Lunch; 12:30pm to 1:30PM
Part II – Afternoon Session 1:45pm to 5:45pm
Investment Opportunities For American Companies In China
The Marriot Downtown 333 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90071
TUESDAY, September 23, 2008
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION, Breakfast, Buffet Lunch
AND END-OF-THE-DAY WINE RECEPTION
REGISTRATION FORM
In order to register for the briefing, please complete this registration form and return it to:
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
977 North Broadway, G/Fl., Suite E, LA, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 617-0396 Facsimile: (213) 617-2128 E-mail: info@lachinesechamber.org
Bilingual contact: Jian Hang Phone: (212)351-4799 Fax (212)878-8728 E-mail: jhang@ebglaw.com
Do you require any accommodations due to a disability to attend this program?
Yes _________ No _________ Nature of Accommodation:____________________
I would like to attend: Morning Session _____Afternoon Session _____ Both Sessions______
Will you be joining us for lunch? Yes___________No____________
Name: ______________________________Title: _____________________________
Company: _____________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________Phone: __________________Fax: _______________
Note to Attorneys: Epstein Becker & Green is an approved provider of California Continuing Legal Education (“MCLE”) credit. This seminar is approved for 4.0 hours of general credit for the morning section and 3.5 hours of general credit for the afternoon section for experienced attorneys. Please note that in order to receive full credit for attending this briefing, the registrant must be present for the entire session. Epstein Becker & Green is committed to the legal education of any attorney who may wish to attend EBG’s briefings.
For more information please contact
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles Tel: 213 617-0396
