Thaddeus R. McBride, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC to Speak at TKG's Event

Nov. 21, 2016 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thaddeus R. McBride, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress' webcast entitled: "ITAR and EAR Challenges and Considerations: What You Need to Know LIVE Webcast." This event is scheduled for November 29, 2016 from 10:00am – 11:30am (ET).

For further details, please visit:

https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=1907

About Thaddeus R. McBride

Thad McBride heads Bass Berry's international trade group, which advises public and private companies on the legal considerations essential to successful business operations in a global marketplace. He focuses his practice on counseling clients on compliance with U.S. export regulations (ITAR and EAR), economic sanctions and embargoes, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). He also handles import matters (CBP), advises clients on anti-boycott controls, and assists companies with matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Thad regularly assists clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by government agencies, and is routinely asked to write and speak on important trade issues.

About Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

With more than 260 attorneys representing numerous publicly traded companies and Fortune 500 businesses, Bass, Berry & Sims is regularly involved in clients' of largest and most significant regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.

Event Synopsis:

As part of the Export Control Reform initiatives, the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) have issued rules that will revise the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). It is not enough for exporters to just understand the current law: it is also critical for exporters to develop and update their export compliance programs and practices to avoid potential pitfalls.

In a 90-minute LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will offer their thoughts on the revised ITAR and EAR. The speakers will also discuss common compliance issues and effective compliance practices.

Key topics include:

§  ITAR and EAR Amendments and New Rules

§  Jurisdiction and Classification

§  Licensing, Agreements, and Exceptions

§  Effective Compliance Practices

§  Recent Enforcement

§  Identifying Risks and Pitfalls

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

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars 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. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org