International and Legal Webinar

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Thursday, April 11, 2013; Charles Popick and Tom Leimkuhler, CPC Consultants

Overseas markets are increasingly lucrative for SEMA members. But pitfalls await the inexperienced. Before you pack the first box, learn these five keys to international shipping.

• Should your company use direct or indirect exporting?
• How do you select the right freight forwarder?
• Who should your importer be?
• Do you have the proper documents prepared correctly?

How can you optimize your process for lower duty fees? Find out how to assess risks, minimize costs, maximize profits and exert the strongest control over your products’ destinies. Case studies from Brazil, China and the Middle East explore problems and solutions, with best practices recommendations for small, midsize and large companies.

CPC Consultants has helped companies save millions of dollars in transportation, warehouse management, overall business operations and more. Founder and principal Charles Popick and partner Tom Leimkuhler will guide webinar participants to improve their procedures with strategic management advice, logistics suggestions and the insiders’ view of international shipping.

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Thursday, April 14, 2011; Presented by: Brian Akkashian and Rich Apkarian, Dickinson Wright PLLC

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Thursday, July 8, 2010; Presented by: Merritt Blakeslee, Blakeslee Law Firm and Wade Kawasaki, Exports International

Do you have a comprehensive strategy in place to protect your intellectual property rights (“IPR”)?  While most SEMA members have an HR strategy and marketing strategy, far fewer have as detailed a plan to protect their patents, trademarks, domain names, and copyrighted materials (like website content and product instructions) from infringement.  Join IPR guru Merritt R. Blakeslee of the Blakeslee Law Firm and Wade Kawasaki, President of Exports International and longtime SEMA member on July 8 to learn about best practices in protecting your intellectual property assets and insight into how SEMA members have helped to mitigate the risks of intellectual property theft. 

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Thursday, October 22, 2009; Presented by: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA (Moderator); Merritt R. Blakeslee, The Blakeslee Law Firm; Steve Lustig, Dickinson Wright PLLC; Robb Roby, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear

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Thursday, June 8, 2009, Presented by Richard Di Nucci, Director, Secure Freight Initiative

Importing product into the U.S. just became more complicated and costly due to a new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulation.  The Importer Security Filing (ISF), which is commonly known as the "10+2" initiative, as it requires importers to supply 10 pieces of data (and shipping companies another 2 items) marks the first time importers are required to communicate with CBP regarding incoming shipments.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009, Presented by Jim McFarland, SEMA Technical Consultant

This webinar presentation includes the necessary procedures, helpful hints and requirements needed for achieving California and federal compliance status for specialty aftermarket emissions-related parts and systems. During Jim’s presentation, you will get specific information on California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Orders (E.O.), how to obtain a CARB E.O., solutions to potential problems, cost savings techniques, and avoiding common compliance errors when obtaining an E.O., how to appropriately and effectively market emissions-related specialty parts and the SEMA Black Book, including where to seek compliance assistance.

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Thursday, May 07, 2009, Presented by: Elizabeth McNulty, Dan Rodman and Josia Mollica, Partner, Snell & Wilmer, LLP

Contracts are the lifeblood of your business. They protect your interest or, if poorly drafted, allow your company to be exposed to unnecessary risk. Whether it’s because of the uncertain times or uncertainty about shipping globally, you need to understand the basic elements of a contract. During this webinar, you will learn what constitutes performance under the contract, the obligations of the buyers and sellers, Should you have a license agreement, how do you address product liability issues in a contract, are you indemnified for actions of others in the distribution chain, what state is the choice of law and will my company be issuing express or implied warranties?

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Thursday, July 12, 2007- Presented by Kevin Rohlwing, Tire Industry Association (TIA)

According to the federal government ruling, 100 percent of new motor vehicle sales will by law, need to have a TPMS system by the year 2008.  While tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) represent an important development in car safety, they also pose challenges for our industry.  For example, improper dismounting can break sensors, costing you time and money.

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Thursday February 21, 2008 at 10 A.M. (PST) - Presenter, Barbara T. Sicalides , Pepper Hamilton, LLP

Save time and money for your retail parts business!  Participate in Barbara Sicalides’ expert webinar that focuses on recent developments on antitrust laws.  Changes are focused on minimum advertised pricing (MAP) programs and other pricing issues, many of which could have a significant impact on your retail sales.  The US Supreme Court recently decided to overturn 100 years of case law related to agreements to set minimum retail or resale prices.  Learn from the pros about set minimum retail prices and how the developments can impact your future retail parts sales. 

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August 10, 2007 - Presented by: Barbara T. Sicalides, Law Firm of Pepper Hamilton, LLP

The US Supreme Court decided to upset 100 years of case law related to agreement to set minimum retail or resale prices.  Learn the legal and practical significance of this decision and how it can affect your business.  Barbara T. Sicalides of Pepper Hamilton, LLP, Vice Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group.  Her practice covers antitrust litigation and counseling, distribution disputes/arrangements, class actions, securities and other general litigation.