Jon P. Yormick, Special Counsel, Phillips Lytle LLP to Speak at the KC’s Event

New York, NY, December 23, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jon P. Yormick, Special Counsel, Phillips Lytle LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Proposal: Significant International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) Amendment LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for March 1, 2016 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (ET).

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About Jon P. Yormick
Mr. Yormick, Special Counsel with Phillips Lytle LLP, is an experienced international business and trade lawyer, practicing for more than 20 years. In his International Trade and Customs practice, Mr. Yormick represents U.S. and foreign clients before the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on import and export laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). He has represented clients in the advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, aerospace and defense, distribution, electronics, energy, medical device, oil/gas, pharmaceuticals, professional services, steel, textiles and apparel, and transportation/logistics sectors.

About Phillips Lytle LLP

Phillips Lytle LLP is a premier regional law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices in New York State, Washington, DC, and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base including FORTUNE 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth.

Event Synopsis:
To expound regulations affecting the export of items subjected to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has proposed a regulation that would remodel the licensing exemptions under 22 CFR §126.4. Under the proposal, the licensing exemptions will be revised and expanded to permit permanent exports and temporary imports made to or on behalf of an agency of the U.S. Government without the need to obtain a license.

About The Knowledge Group /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 for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/