Fashion Apparel Law Lawyer & Attorney : Sheppard Mullin Law Firm : Fashion Legal Issues

Location: 

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2400 New York, New York 10012

Agenda:

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking, Networking, Networking – Hors d'oeuvres and drinks

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. When is a Favor a Felony? The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Commercial Bribery Law under New York and California Law.

Once regarded as the “cost of doing business,” the act of “greasing the palm” or giving money or gifts to someone to get favored treatment or something done may result in criminal liability under federal or state law. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a federal law that prohibits individuals and businesses from bribing foreign government officials. New York and California commercial bribery law criminalizes the giving or receiving (or offering or soliciting) of “any benefit” without the consent of the receiver’s employer, with the intent of influencing the receiver’s business conduct.

If your company is doing business in New York, California or abroad, you should carefully examine whether you have effective policies and procedures in place to manage risks under these anti-bribery statutes. Careless behavior and allegations of bribery can subject your company to the risk of a law enforcement investigation, a public relations nightmare, and the potentially high cost of an internal and law enforcement investigation and possible prosecution in multiple jurisdictions under the FCPA and Commercial Bribery laws.

To RSVP please click here or contact Kristin Mihalaros at kmihalaros@sheppardmullin.com or (415) 774-3252.

Click on the following for presentation materials from our Confab-ulous Event:

Recognizing Commercial Bribery in New York

When is a Favor a Felony?

Location

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2400
New York, New York 10012

Agenda

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking, Networking, Networking - Hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Crimes of Fashion: Counterfeiting and Infringement in the Virtual World

We are living in a virtual world. Cyberspace is increasingly being used by those who want to create a "Second Life" or trade upon illusion by selling counterfeit or infringing goods. Counterfeiting costs the global economy more than $100 billion every year. "Second Life" is reported to support an economy of over $2 million U.S. in counterfeits per day and $1.3 million U.S. in total goods paid in Linden dollars per day. The Internet provides a faceless marketplace and many hidden alleys for trademark and copyright counterfeiters and infringers. As the urgent problems of online fraud, piracy, counterfeiting, infringement and brand abuse proliferate, brand owners need to be prepared to stop infringers and counterfeiters with more than just "cease and desist" letters. This seminar will discuss the global issues involved in protecting rights on the Internet.

Speakers

Our speakers for this event are three experts in the field:

LEN GLICKMAN
Cassels Brock

STEPHEN SIDKIN
Fox Williams

TED MAX
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Click on the following for presentation materials from Fashion Week Seminar:

Crimes of Fashion: Counterfeiting Infringement in the Virtual World

Beer, Healthcare And Anti-Counterfeiting In Canada: Two Out Of Three Aint't Bad

Location: 

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2400 New York, New York 10012

Agenda:

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking, Networking, Networking – Hors d'oeuvres and drinks

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Hot Topic: Blueprint for Success - Negotiating Key Lease Provisions and Making the Deal Happen: Issues that can make a Difference Anywhere...

• Noncompete Clauses
• Tenant Improvements
• Operating Expenses
• Delivery Delays
• Assignment & Subletting the Space
• HVAC at Night and on Weekends
• Termination and Surrender

New York & California...

• Landmarked Buildings
• Proposition 13

Click on the following for presentation materials from Fashion and Apparel Confabs seminar:

Blueprint for Success: Negotiating Key Lease Provisions and Making the Deal Happen

Next Confab – Tuesday, March 11, 2008

November 13, 2007, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Networking, Networking, Networking - Hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

Hot Topic: Licensing - As economies continue to become more global and brand extension and expansion are fostered through the media, businesses seek to maximize their market penetration through licensing. This presentation will discuss licensing, the reasons why licensing works, the importance of structure and chemistry, the basics of a licensing agreement, and what to consider when negotiating licensing agreements.

Next Confab: January 8, 2008

11^th of September, 2007 - Our Complimentary Fashion Week legal seminar will cover the topics you need to know if you plan to do business in China, Europe and Latin America.  Hear legal experts from around the world cover issues including joint venture, manufacturing and licensing agreements, intellectual property protection, taxation and trade regulation.

Click on the following for presentation materials from Your Passport to Going Global:

Your Passport To China Fashion

Doing The Fashion Business In Italy

Mexican Regulation Applicable To Fashion & Apparel