Linda Tiller, Partner, Husch Blackwell to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ LIVE Webcast

NEW YORK - Sept. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Linda Tiller, Partner, Husch Blackwell will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Russia-Ukraine Sanctions: What You Need to Know LIVE Webcast” This two-hour event is scheduled on October 08, 2014 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET)

For further details and updated list of speakers, please visit:

http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/russia-ukraine-sanctions-what-you-need-to-know-live-webcast/

Event Synopsis:

In a two hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the significant and latest issues regarding the sanctions imposed by the U.S. government against Russia and Ukraine for the former’s actions deemed as a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

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

·         The broad scope and complexity of the sanctions, with a focus on their impact on the business community

·         A look at the major Russian companies and banks that are sanctioned

·         An in depth discussion of the sectoral sanctions against the Russian energy, financial and defense sectors

·         A comparison of US and EU sanctions

·         Predictions of what lies ahead

About Linda Tiller

Linda leads the firm’s Customs & Trade practice and is a member of the Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation team. She assists manufacturers and distributors in all corners of the world and represents a diverse clientele, such as suppliers to the oil and gas industry, importers of a variety of consumer and industrial products, and exporters of defense articles and technology. Her engagements cover a wide range of trade matters, including advising on U.S. economic sanctions, import seizures, export licensing, antidumping cases, trade compliance and foreign distribution.

About Husch Blackwell

With offices in 15 U.S. cities and in London, Husch Blackwell has a heritage of nearly a century of providing exceptional legal service.  To meet client demands for the highest level of legal services, customized to fit their specific needs, Husch Blackwell is structured by industry rather than by practice.  At Husch Blackwell, teams of lawyers with a depth of experience within a particular industry work together, across practice specialties, to deliver comprehensive solutions to help clients achieve their business goals.  Partners, associates and legal professionals collaborate closely on client matters, so that each client benefits from the collective expertise of the firm.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries.