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Conference “Tax Structuring of Real Estate Investments in France and the United States – Comparative Overview and Cross-Border Issues” – February 28, 2020
On February 28, 2020, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) held a conference in Paris dedicated to the tax structuring of real estate investments in France and the United States, approached from a comparative and cross-border perspective. The event took place at the Maison du Barreau de Paris, in the Gaston Monnerville room, and brought together…
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FABA’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Beyond its conferences, the French American Bar Association also cultivates traditions that strengthen its sense of community. The Thanksgiving dinner is one of them. A gathering inspired by a uniquely American holiday that has, over time, become a valued moment for FABA members and friends in France. A cultural bridge that supports the transatlantic bond…
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Fashion Law and Innovation Conference – October 4, 2019
Created by Olivera Medenica, a U.S. attorney widely recognized for her expertise in fashion law and intellectual property, the Fashion Law and Innovation Conference has become a leading annual forum for practitioners and stakeholders in the creative industries. Since 2017, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) has co-sponsored the event, and as of 2018, the Federal…
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4th of July FABA tradition
Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the convivial traditions that punctuates the life of the French American Bar Association. More than a symbolic date on the American calendar, it is an opportunity to bring the community together around a central message. French American friendship and the continuity of exchanges among legal, business, and…
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Fashion Law and Innovation Conference – October 24, 2018
Created by Olivera Medenica, a U.S. attorney widely recognized for her expertise in fashion law and intellectual property, the Fashion Law and Innovation Conference has become a leading annual event for practitioners and industry stakeholders. Since 2017, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) has co-sponsored the conference, contributing to its development within the Franco-American legal community.…
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Conference “International Trust Law – Lessons to Be Drawn from the Johnny Hallyday Case: Pitfalls to Avoid for Practitioners and Their International Clients” – July 5, 2018
On July 5, 2018, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) held a conference in Paris dedicated to international trust law and the practical lessons that legal professionals may draw from recent litigation highlighting the challenges of cross-border estate planning. The event took place at the Maison du Barreau de Paris, in the Gaston Monnerville room, and…
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Conference “Tax Residence and Exit Tax in France and the United States: Comparison, Tax Consequences and the New U.S. Tax Law” – June 8, 2018
On June 8, 2018, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) held a conference and continuing legal education session in Paris dedicated to tax residence and exit tax issues in France and the United States, in the context of increasing international mobility. The event took place at the Maison du Barreau de Paris, in the Gaston Monnerville…
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Fashion Law and Innovation Conference – September 29, 2017
The Fashion Law Conference was created by Olivera Medenica, a U.S. attorney widely recognized for her expertise in fashion law and intellectual property and the founder of Medenica Law in New York. Over the years, this annual event has established itself as a key gathering for practitioners and industry professionals interested in the legal issues…
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Conference “The Reform of French Contract Law and Its International Impact” – April 7, 2017
On April 7, 2017, the French-American Bar Association (FABA) held a conference in Paris dedicated to the reform of French contract law and its implications in an international context. The event took place at the Paris offices of the law firm Dentons, on Boulevard Malesherbes, and brought together French and international legal professionals interested in…