Events
Edward Patton will be presenting on Friday, July 26 at the at the City of Mentor’s Seminar: How Will the USMCA Affect North American Trade? The USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) is slated to replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) once approved by legislatures of the three participating countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States. This program will address changes that may impact your business and will also provide an overview on principal documents required for export to Canada and Mexico. For more information or to register, click here.
James A. Budzik will be a member of the speaking faculty at the National Business Institute’s Advanced Employment Law seminar on August 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron. His topics of discussion are “Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation” and “Deciphering FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation Issues.” The seminar, offering legal guidance for complying with employment laws and avoiding lawsuits, is targeted to attorneys; human resource managers; and company presidents, vice presidents, and CFOs. Jim is one of five faculty members. Please click here for more information.
AN INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION AND PANEL DISCUSSION FROM MANSOUR GAVIN LPA’S CORPORATE AND BUSINESS SERVICES GROUP
Gain insight and practical guidance to advance your intellectual property business goals – whether you want to determine value for a potential acquisition or sale, or learn how to best protect your IP.
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When: February 14, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: North Point Tower, 1001 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland (Lower Level, Executive Conference Room)
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. Registration, networking, and Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. Panel presentation and discussion on IPA valuation and protection, with Karl Maersch, Principal of West Four IP Consulting Group, and Brendon Friesen and Jennifer Horn, Mansour Gavin business and IP attorneys
9:45 a.m. Q&A/conclusion
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Everyone interested in learning more about the importance of IP rights in business should attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Register by Monday, February 12, 2018, by contacting Diane Barna at dbarna@mggmlpa.com or 216-523-1500. There is no fee to attend this program. CLE approval pending.
Parking at North Point Garage (entrance on E. 9th Street) will be validated. Please bring your ticket to the program.
Ed Patton’s talk titled, “Documentation for Export Compliance,” is intended to develop a working knowledge of export documentation for export transactions and related activities, including export licenses/applications and required supporting forms, certifications and other information, export shipping, item classification, customer screening and required recordkeeping. The seminar is tailored for compliance officers, business development executives, and managers and associates in sales, customer service, and shipping.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Thursday, February 15, 2018
Time: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Paradigm Center (Mentor Schools – 6465 Center St., Mentor, OH)
Ed is a member of Mansour Gavin‘s Corporate and Business Services and General Civil Litigation practice groups. With extensive knowledge and experience about corporate compliance programs, Patton will share insightful, practical strategies.
To find out more about the seminar or to register click here.
Tony Coyne will be a panel presenter at the 39th Annual Real Estate Law Institute Seminar on November 9 & 10 at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) Conference Center in Cleveland. He will be part of a panel with Carolyn Downey from the City of Cleveland. Gillian Hall from Knez Homes will be the moderator. The seminar is titled “Not in my Backyard ≠ This Land is My Land.”
Tony is an attorney in our Real Estate and Land Use, Corporate and Business Services, and Environmental Practice Areas. To register or find out more about the seminar click here.
Mansour Gavin LPA was a sponsor of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s “Celebration of Hope — A Night in Venice” at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights held on October 13, 2017. The event is an annual fundraiser to raise money and awareness about Huntington’s Disease. This goal was to raise $150,000 through attendees, sponsorships, and donations.
Edward Patton will present at the City of Mentor’s upcoming seminar: “How to Develop an Export Operations and Compliance Manual” on Friday, September 22, at the Holden University Center of Lakeland Community College in Kirtland. Patton’s talk titled, “Introduction to Export Controls,” is an overview on policies and procedures for developing a manual to mitigate export compliance risks. The seminar is tailored for compliance officers, business development executives, and managers and associates in sales, customer service, and shipping. Edward is a member of our Corporate and Business Services and General Civil Litigation practice groups. With extensive knowledge and experience about corporate compliance programs, Patton will share insightful, practical strategies. To Find out more about the seminar and to register click here.
Julie A. (Fischer) Taft participated in a luncheon discussion geared towards women who want to better understand the ins and outs of family estate planning. The event, “The Ws of Estate Planning: Why? What? When? . . . (and How?),” was put on by Dale Vernon at Bernstein, an investment research and management firm. The discussion focused on estate planning, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Julie, an attorney in our Estate Planning and Probate, and Corporate and Business Services practice groups, was asked to participate because of her extensive experience with trusts and estates in all areas of wealth management and estate planning for high net worth individuals and their families. The event was held on September 13, 2017 at The Kirtland Country Club in Willoughby.
Cyber security and Ransomware are on the minds of many area companies these days. Find out how to protect your business and what to do in the event of a breach.
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When: Friday, August 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: North Point Tower, Lower Level, Executive Conference Room, Cleveland, OH
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Update from Cleveland FBI
10:00 a.m. Panel discussion featuring Michael McCartney from the computer network industry, John FitzGerald from the insurance industry and Attorney Edward Patton from Mansour Gavin’s Corporate and Business Services Group
11:00 a.m. Q&A/Conclusion
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Anyone concerned with what companies need to watch for in order to protect their information systems should attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Register: By Friday August 4, 2017 by contacting Diane Barna at dbarna@mggmlpa.com or 216-523-1500. There is no fee to attend this program.
Parking: Parking at the North Point Garage (entrance on E. 9th Street) will be validated. Please bring your ticket to the program.