Overview:

The enforcement and compliance landscapes for antidumping and countervailing duties continue to heighten as the number of cases and petitions filed against foreign importers continues to grow. Key issues include the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) increased number of requests for information and notice of actions to foreign importers, the potential expansion of Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) authority to deter AD/CVD evasion as well as other foreign trade concerns.

With these and other anticipated changes under the Biden administration, it becomes more important for businesses and their counsel to keep pace with the trends and developments in antidumping and countervailing duties. Structuring an advanced compliance program and realigning their practices with the current AD/CVD due diligence practices can be effective in avoiding unintended missteps and ensuring sound compliance.

Join international trade and customs law expert John Peterson (Neville Peterson LLP) as he provides a thorough discussion of today’s AD/CVD compliance issues. He will guide you through the current trends, developments, and legal challenges. John will also offer up best practices in managing compliance risks.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

• AD/CVD Trends and Developments

• Anticipated Legislative and Regulatory Changes Under Biden

• Red Flags and Other Challenges

• Practical Compliance Tips and Strategies

• Outlook

Please join John Peterson in a live webinar on Wednesday, April 14th at 12 noon (EST) as part of a panel of experts to discuss USMCA Audits. This webinar is hosted by Bryan, Gonzalez Vargas & Gonzalez Baz. For details on this live event , please click here.

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In response to the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 crisis, congress had passed several economic relief opportunities for distressed companies significantly impacted by the pandemic. However, along with these opportunities are heightened levels of scrutiny and enforcement efforts from the government to root out potential fraud under the False Claims Act (FCA) against companies taking advantage of these funds.

Thus, to avoid running afoul of FCA risks and liabilities, it is of utmost importance that companies and their counsel have comprehensive and up-to-date compliance programs that are effective in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities.

Join a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they delve into an in-depth discussion of the emerging trends and issues in the FCA as well as the implications of COVID-19 in its legal landscape. Speakers will offer practical tips and best practices to help businesses navigate their way in this evolving area.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

• FCA Trends and Developments

• FCA and COVID-19 Implications

• Opportunities and Challenges

• Practical Tips and Best Practices

• Outlook

Speakers:

John M. Peterson, Partner
Neville Peterson LLP

Brendan F. Quigley, Partner
Baker Botts L.L.P.

Who Should Attend:

• White Collar Defense Attorneys

• False Claims Act Lawyers

• Corporate Counsel

• Compliance Executives

• Top-Level Executives

A limited number of complimentary passes are available, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP, by clicking here.

The year 2019 has seen significant developments in the use of U.S. sanctions and tariffs, as well as in the country’s ongoing trade war with China. The Trump administration has imposed the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions on several countries in 2019 including Iran, Venezuela, North Korea, and Russia. In the same year, the U.S. revealed the terms of its phase one trade deal with China, which increases China’s purchases of the former’s products and rollbacks U.S. tariffs.

The U.S. government’s intensified use of tariffs and sanctions is expected to continue this 2020. Anticipated developments for the year ahead include the phase-specific removal of U.S. tariffs on China, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, and evaluation of Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act (DASKA) as a legislative priority.

In this LIVE Webcast, international trade law experts John M. Peterson (Neville Peterson) and Jonathan Cross (Herbert Smith Freehills LLP) will provide an in-depth analysis of the recent developments involving U.S. tariffs, trade wars, and sanctions. As experts, they will also present practical guidance on how companies and concerned practitioners can navigate emerging trade issues given the fast-evolving regulatory and political climate.

• U.S. Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Sanctions in 2019 - A Review

• Recent Trends and Developments

• Issues and Challenges

• Best Compliance Practices

• What Lies Ahead

A limited number of complimentary passes are available, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP, by clicking here.

Online CLE Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Webinar. For the past years, Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing (CV) duties have reshaped the competitive environment in the industry. AD and CV are used to discourage the demand for products deemed to be import sensitive by the United States Department of Commerce (DoC), and, are both used to protect the U.S manufacturing industry from extraneous underselling of U.S. manufacturers.

AD and CVD duties compensate for the damaging effects of goods imported at less than fair market value on the U.S. economy, however, it can become a costly responsibility for the importer.

In this LIVE Webcast, a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present to the audience an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Antidumping and Countervailing Duties. Speakers will present important issues surrounding this significant topic. They will also identify key strategies to help avoid common pitfalls and risk issues in dealing with imported merchandise subject to AD/CVD duties.

Key topics include:

• Antidumping and Countervailing Duties – An Overview

• Calculating and Determining ADD and CVD

• ADD and CVD Cost

• Common Risks and Pitfalls and How to Address Them

• Outlook

AGENDA

John Peterson, Partner
Neville Peterson LLP

Julia K. Eppard, Attorney
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• International Trade Lawyers

• Import Compliance Counsel

• Import Control Consultants

• Import Managers

• Trading Companies

• Foreign Manufacturing Companies

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Online CLE Anti-Dumping (AD) and Countervailing Duties (CVD)

Antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duty investigations have recently been filed on various imported merchandise such as carbon and alloy steel products and welded pipes. As a result, the construction materials importation industry, along with other industries importing goods subject to AD/CVD duties, are confronted with risk issues that may result to duty and penalty payments, if not properly addressed.

With all the changes that continue to transpire in this area of the law, it becomes more important that practitioners are in the know of the latest developments and updates on antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.

Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the fundamentals as well as updates regarding the latest and significant issues surrounding antidumping and countervailing duties in 2019. This LIVE Webcast aims to help you to avoid common pitfalls and risk issues in dealing with imported merchandise subject to AD/CVD duties. Speakers, among other things, will also offer best practices for import compliance.

Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

• Antidumping and Countervailing in 2019: The Latest

• AD/CVD Program and Guidelines

• AD/CVD Enforcement Updates

• Key Compliance Trends, Developments and Updates

• Common Risks and Pitfalls and How to Address Them

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE China Tariffs Webinar. Fiscal year 2018 has shown several notable trade enforcement actions around the globe and practitioners are expecting more developments to emerge this year.

President Trump’s trade war with China was temporarily halted with a tariff agreement of a 90-day truce after the G-20 summit last November 30 and December 1, 2018, delaying the initial decision to increase 25% tariff on Chinese goods in 2019. Moreover, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will soon replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) also adds more anticipation in light of these developments. Hence, businesses and companies should remain alert for the shifting of policies and prepare themselves to calibrate their own programs and become compliant with current and impending regulations.

Listen as a panel of distinguished professionals organized by The Knowledge Group provide the audience with the latest information regarding China tariffs and the new NAFTA. Speakers, among other things, will discuss what more there is to know about this significant topic as well as explore opportunities and challenges.

This LIVE Webcast will discuss the following key provisions:

• Export Controls and Trade Sanctions: Recent Enforcement Trends

• U.S. Trade Wars

• USMCA: The New NAFTA

• Risk Issues and Pitfalls

• Best Compliance Practices

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Export Controls Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers

• Trade Compliance Administrators and Managers

• International Trade Specialists

• Regulatory and Policy Managers

• Corporate Counsel

• Risk Managers

• Multinational and Companies (Public and Private)

• Other Related/Interested Professionals

For additional information, please click here.

John M. Peterson to speak at the 2019 International Business Law Institute - Managing Business Crises in an Age of Anxiety.

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Create Favorable Outcomes with Customs: Ways to Take Control of Tariffs

Learn strategies to deal with import tariffs, including ways to engage with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies to obtain favorable outcomes. This panel features attorneys and inhouse specialists focused on helping companies with tariffs imposed over the last year by the United States and non-U.S. governments. In particular, panelists will discuss how companies determine whether tariffs apply to their imports, whether supply chain changes can be made to avoid paying tariffs and risks associated with such changes, as well as contractual arrangements to share or pass on the risk of tariffs.

– John M. Peterson

Rob Schryver

David J. Townsend

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On June 7, 2018, the International Trade Commission (ITC) amendments which changed the rules of practice and procedures for Section 337 Investigations, took effect. These changes are aimed to improve ITC investigations’ speed and efficiency.

Although some of these new and revised rules are only minor updates, the severance of a complaint into multiple investigations and the “100-day program” are some of the most notable changes. ITC practitioners have to make sure that they are in-the-know to ensure compliance and to be able to formulate new strategies and avoid potential risks and pitfalls that come with the new and amended rules. They also have to be prepared and be able to cope with what’s to come in the 2019 landscape.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders will help ITC practitioners and Trade Compliance professionals understand the important aspects of this significant topic. They will provide an in-depth discussion of ITC’s section 337 updates and the future of section 337 investigations in the year to come. Speakers will also offer best practices in developing and implementing case strategies and ensure compliance with the Commission’s requirements. 

Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

• Section 337 Overview

• Trends, Developments and Updates in 2018

• Best Practices in Developing and Implementing Case Strategies

• Compliance Issues and How to Overcome Them

• What’s to Come in 2019

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• IP and Related Attorneys and Consultants

• International Trade Law Attorneys

• In-house Counsel

• Trade Compliance Administrators and Managers

• Private and Public Companies

• Multinational Companies

• Other Related and Interested Professionals

A limited number of complimentary passes are available, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP, by clicking here.

Partners John M. Peterson and Maria Celis to speak at Midwest Global Trade Association’s seminar

Program Description:

“Trade wars as easy to win” someone once said. For a lot of MGTA members, though, it’s been life in the trenches for the last few months, and not all that easy. New salvos seem to get fired in the trade war every day, and the shells often explode right in the middle of importers’ and exporters’ supply chains – or markets. And while regular wars are governed by the Geneva Convention, the rules of the trade wars seem to change every day.

MGTA wants to provide a half-day of R&R for the tired troops, so they can learn the latest developments and fortify their defenses. This seminar will provide an overview of the battlefield, and discuss how to work some of the weapons being developed for this combat:

Attendees will not only get valuable insight, but will be awarded the MGTA Battle Cross, the nation’s first (and so far foremost) trade war honor.

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone affected by Section 301 Retaliatory Tariffs against China and Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum products (and possibly Automobiles)

• Trade Compliance professionals

• Legal

• Purchasing

• C-suite executives

• Logistics

Learning Objectives:

1. Section 301 Retaliatory Tariffs Against China

   1. Why is the US doing this?

   2. What’s included on Lists 1, 2 and 3?

   3. How long will the tariffs likely remain in effect?

   4. How has China retaliated against the United States?

   5. How do I defend my company and its business?

2. Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Products (and possibly Automobiles)

   1. Why is the US doing this?

   2. What products are affected? Which are not?

   3. Which countries are affected?

   4. How long will tariffs and quotas remain in effect?

   5. How do the quotas operate?

   6. How can I defend my company and its business?

Agenda

7:30 registration

8:00 program

12:00 adjourn

Speakers

John Peterson

Partner, Neville Peterson LLP

Maria Celis

Partner, Neville Peterson LLP

Fees

Members: 50
Non-Members: 75
Students: 10

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Importer and Exporter
• US Manufacturers
• International Trade Counsel
• Export Compliance Counsel
• Trading Companies
• Private and Public Companies
• Other Related/Interested Professionals and Organizations

Key Topics:

• Trump's Tariffs: An Overview
• Retaliatory Tariffs: Legal and Business Implications
• Industry Reactions
• Recent Developments and Updates
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Outlook

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In this LIVE Webcast a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic.

Key topics include:
 Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
 Section 232 Framework
 Steel and Aluminum Investigations Timeline
 Industries Affected
 Risks to Domestic and Global Trade
 Its Impact on U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industry
 Trends and Updates in 2018
 What Lies Ahead

A limited number of complimentary passes are available on a first come first serve basis, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP.  Once all passes are used, you may register at the reduced rate of $25 per attendee.

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Antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) are unpredictable and require years for the assessment of final duties. As a result, importers are confronted with complex and increasing level of risk which, if not properly addressed, will result to significant duty and penalty payments that could negatively impact the importation activity.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will help companies and their counsel understand the risk associated with importing goods subject to AD/CVD duties. They will provide an in-depth discussion of the recent updates on the laws on US AD/CVD as well as courts' treatment to AD/CVD cases. Speakers will also offer best practices for import compliance.

Key topics include:

• AD/CVD Basics
• Regulatory and Legislative Updates
• Heightened Collection and Enforcement Activities
• Common Risks and Pitfalls
• Managing Compliance

For more information on this live webcast, please click here.

Affter U.S. President Trump's formal announcement of his plan to renegotiate NAFTA last May 18, 2017, trade professionals and practitioners are now in hot debate about the objectives, key pointers and potential challenges of the said uptake. The mandatory 90-day period which has started on the day of the announcement and will conclude on August 16th, will be critical for everyone as renegotiation points and other public comments are expected to be discussed.

Moreover, since the official renegotiation is yet to be started and preparations are still on, U.S., Mexican and Canadian companies doing international businesses must closely monitor the latest updates to be kept informed.

Join a panel of key thought leaders and trade professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they bring the audience to a road beyond the basics of NAFTA renegotiation and as they delve into the depth-analysis of the latest updates involving this significant issue. Speakers will also provide the audience, particularly international companies, with practical strategies and tips on how to cope with possible changes that may be brought by the upcoming renegotiation.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

• North America Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) – Legal Framework
• Trump's Initial Steps
• Renegotiation Points
• Anticipated Opportunities
• Potential Challenges
• Strategies and Tips for U.S., Mexican and Canadian Companies

For further information on this webinar, please click here.

Maria Celis, Partner, Neville Peterson LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trade Policy Under Trump Administration: Is It Time to Revisit NAFTA? LIVE Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Maria Celis, Partner, Neville Peterson LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Trade Policy Under Trump Administration: Is It Time to Revisit NAFTA? LIVE Webcast.” 

Key topics include:

• Overview of NAFTA
• The Role of Congress
• Withdrawal, Amendment, or No Change?
• Impacts of Full Withdrawal to NAFTA
• Other International Trade Issues to Monitor
• Preparing for a Contingency Plan

For further details, please visit:

https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/legal/international-trade-law/trade-policy-under-trump-administration-is-it-time-to-revisit-nafta-live-webcast

Please click here for a complimentary pass, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP.  

(Note that a limited number of free passes are available on a first come first serve basis.)

Maria Celis to speak at Lawlapalooza.

Presented by the Columbia Pre-Law Society, Lawlapalooza is a conference that aims to help students answer whether a law career is right for them and allows them to explore the diverse fields within law. By bringing together several professionals in these fields and encouraging their interaction with students, we try to answer questions ranging from the broad "What do lawyers do?" and "What can I do with a law degree?" to more in-depth topics such as "What barriers remain in the realm of equal rights?” The goal is to make the conference welcoming both to those who are certain they want to pursue a career in law and to those who are just starting to consider it.

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In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders assembled by The Knowledge Group will help the audience understand all the important issues and legal insights of the Revised Miscellaneous Tariff Bill under the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016. Speaker John Peterson will provide an in-depth analysis of the recent developments, its implications and most of the critical issues surrounding this significant topic.

Key topics include:

• The Revised Miscellaneous Tariff Bill ("MTB") Process
• American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016
• Tariff Duties on Imported Products
• Risks and Legal Challenges
• Recent Developments
• Implications of the Reformed MTB Process

Please click here for a complimentary pass, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP.

Join John Peterson as part of a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group in a two hour webinar. This LIVE webcast will provide the audience with an overview of the latest trends, critical issues, and best practices with respect to International Strategic Trade Compliance. Speakers will also offer best practices in developing and implementing effective trade strategies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

• International Trade Compliance
• Recent Compliance Issues and Challenges
• Trends and Competition Implications
• Export Control Management
• Best Compliance Practices

Click here for a complimentary pass, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP.

John M. Peterson will be speaking in a live webinar hosted by The Knowledge Group.  This two-hour webinar will offer a discussion of the fundamentals as well as updates regarding the significant issues surrounding the CBP's Amended Anti-Counterfeiting Rules. Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

• Understanding CBP's Final Rule on Anti-Counterfeiting
• Trade Secrets Act – An Overview
• Impact to Brand Owners and Importers
• Protecting Your Business Information Under the New Rule
• Recent Trends and Developments

Please click here for a complimentary pass, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP.  

(Note that a limited number of free passes are available on a first come first serve basis.)

Please join Maria Celis as part of a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group in this LIVE two-hour WEBCAST scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST. Discussions will include the latest issues and significant insights on strengthening your understanding of Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

• Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement - An Overview
• Significant Issues Affecting the Global Trade Landscape
• Possible Implications and Risks
• Potential Challenges and Ramifications
• Recent Regulatory Updates

Please click here for a complimentary pass, courtesy of Neville Peterson LLP.  

(Note that a limited number of free passes are available on a first come first serve basis.)

Evening Reception: “Welcome AMCHAMs in Europe”: 5 – 8 p.m. (note earlier start time)
Join us following the Symposium at Windows on Minnesota in downtown Minneapolis for a special reception to welcome 20 leaders from American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) offices in Europe. This reception provides an exceptional opportunity to network with diverse experts representing a broad spectrum of countries across the European region. Come and mingle, too, with Minnesota's community of European chambers of commerce and European honorary consuls, hosts of this event, in partnership with the Minnesota Trade Office.

Neville Peterson LLP is proud to sponsor at this year's Doing Business in Europe Symposium and Evening Reception on Thursday, May 12th.  The day's events (to be held at the Millenium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis) is designed for Minnesota businesses interested in exporting to Europe or growing their business in Europe.

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In this two-hour LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders will help companies involved with trade remedy proceedings to better understand the important aspects of this significant topic. They will provide an in-depth discussion of the modified AD/CVD Laws and other updates. Speakers will also offer best compliance practices to avoid common risk and pitfall issues.

Key topics include:

• Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015: A Legal Primer
• The AD and CVD Changes
• Impacts to the International Trading Industry
• Regulatory/Legislative Forecasts
• Common Risks and Pitfalls
• Best Compliance Practices

For additional information and to register, please click here.

Attorneys from Neville Peterson LLP will be attending and speaking at the Cargo Logistics America conference in San Diego, CA:

Wednesday, December 2 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Early Bird $30 | Regular $35

W13 – Experts debate TPP vs. NAFTA

Twenty + years after its implementation, has the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) provided the benefits that businesses and the trading public from the member countries have sought? From an industry and legal perspective, this panel will discuss whether the NAFTA goals have been achieved and what downfalls have resulted. Moreover, the panel will review what NAFTA achievements may be translated to future multilateral agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Register here before October 22 for special pricing.

John M. Peterson will be speaking at the upcoming Duty Drawback Forum with US Customs & Border Protection and Industry Experts presented by the Foreign Trade Association in Long Beach, CA.

Come join us for this exclusive one-day comprehensive program.  Expert panelists will examine and discuss the present and future of duty drawback.  Whether you are a drawback claimant, service provider, a company considering a drawback program or you want to take your existing drawback program to the next level, this is one informative program that you will not want to miss! Other international trade professionals who desire to stay abreast of the latest developments in duty drawback will also find this forum of benefit.

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