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We teach business people who have responsibilities which involve international commerce and investment. Our presentations target those particular subject areas which relevant to your function in the global economy, by using practical legal examples of the principles commerce and investment in the global marketplace. We have prepared presentation topics, and can custom design a learning program for you. 

For those who have already identified areas of need, see the presentation topics below. If you are unsure as to your international commerce and investment needs, we provide a low cost assessment to the extent that you require. 

If you have any questions, email us at mabel@wcu.edu

 
International Commerce and Investment

I. The Forms and Challenges of Global Business

A. The Forms of International Business Transactions: From Exports to FDI
B. The Special Challenges of Conducting Transborder Business
C. The Larger Legal Landscape: Where Global Business Law Fits into the International Legal System
II. Finding Your Way in a Foreign Legal and Cultural Landscape
A. The Importance of Legal Traditions
B. Business and Culture in a Global Context
C. Getting Help: Local Counsel, Freight Forwarders, and Other Sources of Assistance
III. Commercial Codes: The Development and Application of International Contract Rules and Standards
A. International Commercial Law and Custom: Historical and Practical Setting
B. The Vienna Sales Convention (CISG): Character, Aims, and Application
C. The Vienna Sales Convention (CISG): Content and Operation
D. Related Commercial Rules: The UNIDROIT Principles and the UN Limitation Period Convention
IV. Drafting the International Sales Contract: Standard Commercial Terms and Other Key Contract Provisions
A. Incoterms: Enhancing Harmonization and Specificity
B. Drafting of Other Contract Terms: Guides and Practical Applications
V. Documentary Sales and Letters of Credit: Techniques to Facilitate Exports
A. Documentary Sales: Managing Risk in Transborder Transactions
B. Letters of Credit: Substantive rules for Facilitating Payments
C. Related Matters: More on Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, and Liability of Carriers
VI. Other Selected Legal Aspects of International Sales Transactions
A. International “Agency” and Distributorship Arrangements
B. Electronic Commerce: Modifying Traditional Concepts to Fit the Digital Age
C. Official Restrictions on International Sales: Practical Aspects of Customs Procedure and Export Controls
D. Government Assistance for International Sales: A Glance at Official Export Inducements
VII. Balancing Risk and Return: Overseas Production with Permitted Use of Intellectual Property Rights
A. Reprise: From Exports to FDI
B. Intellectual Property Rights and Their Protection
C. Licensing and Production Abroad—Key Considerations
D. Licensing of Production Abroad—Drafting the Agreement
VIII. International Franchising Arrangements
A. The What, Why, and How of International Franchising
B. Regulatory Requirements and Protections
C. Franchising Abroad—Drafting the Agreement
IX. The Decision to Invest Abroad: Definitions, Incentives, and Methods of Foreign Direct Investment
A. The “What” and the “Why” of FDI: Definitions and Incentives for Investing Abroad
B. The “How” of FDI: A Chaos of Choices
C. Joint Ventures: Legal Issues and Agreements
D. Project Finance: Special Considerations and Opportunities
X. FDI Restrictions and Risks: Host Country Regulation, International Regulation, and the Universe of Risks Facing Investors
A. Host Country Restrictions on Entry: Balancing Conflicting National Interests
B. Host Country Restrictions and Risks Relating to FDI
C. Home Country and Multilateral Regulation of FDI
XI. Protection of FDI Interests: Facing Host Government Regulation and Insuring against Risk
A. Regulation of Regulators: International Rules and Guidelines on Treatment of Foreign Investors
B. Legal Standards on the Special Risk of Expropriation
C. Insurance and Hedging