05.17.2007
Doing Business in China: What You Need to Know (Portland)
Oregon State Bar has approved this program for 2.0 general credits.
Lane Powell Co-sponsoring with Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
A complimentary seminar for executives, counsel and others considering business in China through outsourcing, foreign direct investment, business expansion, partnerships and other operations.
7:30 – 7:55 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
7:55 – 8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Update on the Growing Insurance Market in China
- Is My Insurance Company Licensed to Do Business in China? What Does This Mean for My Business?
- Am I Required to Purchase Insurance From a Local Insurer in China?
- Will My Policy Written in the U.S. Cover My Assets in China?
Speaker:
Chris Brisbee (Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.)
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Doing Business in China, Part I
- Antitrust Considerations and Concerns When Doing Business in China
- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Other SEC Enforcement Actions and Securities Considerations
Speaker:
Milo Petranovich (Lane Powell PC)
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Doing Business in China, Part II
- Forms of Business Entities
- Limitations on Foreign Investment Projects
- Foreign Exchange Control
- Taxation
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Dispute Resolution
Speaker:
William Hsu (Lane Powell PC)
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Our China Experience: Insights, Words of Wisdom and War Stories From Those Already Doing Business in China
Speaker:
Stephen Going (Planar Systems, Inc.)
10:00 a.m.
Questions and Answers
Portland
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Registration and Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
Seminar 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Portland Hilton Hotel
Grand Ballroom II
921 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, Oregon