Thompson Coburn LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast,” on 11/16/11

New York, NY, October 21, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Thompson Coburn LLP, a full-service law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET.

For further details about this event, please visit:
http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_OFAC_Issues.html

About Thompson Coburn LLP

With 350 lawyers and more than 50 practice areas, Thompson Coburn LLP serves clients throughout the United States and beyond. Whether helping a client with an international trade compliance issue, addressing an employment matter, navigating a complex acquisition, or defending a product or service in litigation, the firm has the knowledge and resources to meet any legal requirement.

For more information about Thompson Coburn LLP please visit:
http://www.thompsoncoburn.com/

KC Event Synopsis

Compliance with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations remains a significant challenge for most companies. With assets located all over the world, OFAC compliance can be complex, putting companies at risk for violating U.S. economic and trade sanctions programs.

In this two-hour Live Webcast, the Knowledge Group will walk you through the most significant issues which may arise in the context of OFAC compliance and how to mitigate these risks to avoid sanctions violations and enforcement actions.

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. For further details, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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