9.30am 

10:00am

10:20am

Reception

Opening Remarks  -  Bill Barnard, Chair, Democrats Abroad UK

Session 1: Economic Climate and the New Administration

The U.S. Economy  -  Professor Francesco Canelli, London School of Economics

President Obama's Stimulus Plan  -  Karin Robinson

The Downturn on the Ground  -  Steve Cook, HREDA

Session 2:    A. The U.S. as a Trading Partner

Obama's Trade Team and Policy; Prospects for Trade Remedy Litigation Against Imports   -  Julie Mendoza, Troutman Sanders

B. Entering the U.S. Market

Illustrative Options; Legal Options Affecting Choice of Form of Entry; Unique Current Conditions  -  Merril Hirsch and Mike Gardner, Troutman Sanders

C. Navigating the Regulatory and Enforcement Environment

Managing U.S. Enforcement and Litigation; A Record of Best Practices; Elements of an Effective Compliance System  -  Charlie Hunnicutt, Troutman Sanders

 1:20pm

Buffet Lunch

 2:15pm

Strategies for Doing Business in the US

Break Out Session 1: Defence & Government Contracts

A. ITAR, FCPA Due Diligence and Real Cases  -  Peter Maher, Deloitte & Touche, and Charlie Hunnicutt, Troutman Sanders

B. What is the US Buying?  -  Brinley Salzmann, DMA and Michael Formosa, Jane's

C. Winning Government Contracts  -  Mike Gardner, Troutman Sanders

Break Out Session 2: Trade & Investment

A. Safeguarding Your Business Against Protectionist Measures  -  Julie Mendoza, Troutman Sanders

B. Moving your Goods - Issues and Solutions in US Logistics  -  Betty Princen, Virginia Port Authority

C. Basic Issues of Structuring the U.S. Business and Marketing in the Internet Age  -  Merril Hirsch, Troutman Sanders

4.30pm

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