State Dept. International Law Committee Meets Oct. 11-12
The annual meeting of the State Department Advisory Committee on Private International Law will be Oct. 11-12 at the Michael K. Young Faculty Conference Center, George Washington University Law School, 2000 H Street, NW, Washington DC, the State Department said.…
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It said discussions will focus on international family law; federalism issues in implementing the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements; international contract law; developments in major PIL organizations; agricultural finance and food security; and simplified incorporation and other initiatives to promote the growth of microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. The meeting is open to the public up to the capacity of the conference facility, and space will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, it said. Written comments in advance are suggested, to be sent to smeltzertk@state.gov. Those planning to attend should provide name, affiliation and contact information to Tricia Smeltzer at 202-776-8423 and Niesha Toms at 202-776-8420 or smeltzertk@state.gov.