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Roger L. Hiatt: COMMON LAW LEGAL SYSTEM & ITS CHALLENGES FOR THE CIVIL LAW ATTORNEY
October 5-16, 2015, Sapientia University, Department of Law, Cluj-Napoca
COURSE OUTLINE:
Lecture 1 - 06.10.2015, 12:00 – B302
- Professional and personal introduction, profile of U.S. law firms
- U.S. Constitution: basis of U.S. legal system
Lecture 2 - 07.10.2015, 12:00 – B302
- Sources of law in common law legal system
- U.S. court system
Lecture 3 - 09.10.2015, 12:00 – A402
- Litigation procedure in common law legal system, civil (non-criminal) matters
Lecture 4 - 13.10.2015, 12:00 – B302
- Contract law in common law legal system
Lecture 5 - 14.10.2015, 12:00 – B302
- Uniform Commercial Code (Sale of Goods)
- Review of typical U.S. contract
Lecture 6 - 16.10.2015, 12:00 – A303
- Tort law: civil law wrongs damages in tort law
- Conclusion
ÎNSCRIERE CURS:- se pot înscrie studenţi la drept din cadrul UBB şi Universitatea Sapientia (max. 20 pers în total). - Cursurile sunt organizate după următoarea schemă: 3x2 ore pe săptămână, timp de 2 săptămâni. - Participarea la cursuri este gratuită. Înscrierea presupune participarea la întregul program, iar odată cu înscrierea, cursantul se obligă ca la nefrecventarea cursurilor să plătească costurile cursului în valoare de 150 pentru studenţi şi 350 de euro pentru jurişti. (Această măsură nu se aplică dacă neprezentarea se poate justifica prin acte medicale) - Participanţii vor primi diplome de participare (participation certificate) la sfârşitul cursului. - Cunoaştera corespunzătoare a limbii engleze este obligatorie. - Înscrierile se pot face până la data de 03 octombrie 2015, pe adresa de e-mail szeredai.norbert@kv.sapientia.ro (e-mailul trimis trebuie să conţină următoarele date ale participantului: numele complet, CNP, adresa de domiciliu şi adresa curentă din Cluj-Napoca, seria şi numărul cărţii de identitate, adresa de e-mail, numprul de telefon, universitatea şi anul de studiu) |
Roger Hiatt has practiced in the area of international law since 1984 and assists clients in a variety of situations, including structuring international business transactions, drafting international agreements, compliance with international trade laws, including U.S. import and export regulations. In addition, Roger is knowledgeable in solving international tax problems and international trade finance issues, including EXIM Bank financing, letter of credit agreements and related matters, handling business-related immigration issues, and the establishment and maintenance of offshore financial entities. Prior to relocating to Kansas City, Roger practiced in Miami, Fla., in a major firm with a significant international banking practice, and in Topeka, Kan., in a firm with a business, civil litigation and administrative practice. He has worked in a variety of capacities for both professional and civic groups, with a focus on international business and awareness of international political issues and cultures. Roger has linguistic capacity in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese.
Representative Experience
- Represented a wide variety of clients in diverse industrial segments, focusing on resolution of international issues, ranging from seeking trade preferences for numerous products to building distribution networks in numerous countries.
- Represented numerous companies and individuals in handling business-related immigration issues, including obtaining both temporary and permanent U.S. status across all industries and occupations.
- Successfully represented claimants in a precedent-setting asylum case which changed official U.S. government policy toward the People's Republic of China.
Education
- Columbia University, LL.M., 1984
- University of Kansas, M.B.A., 1983
- Boston University, LL.M., 1973
- Washburn University, J.D., cum laude, 1971
- Washburn University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1967
- Centre Europeen Universitaire, University de Nancy, France, Diplôme, 1968
- Fulbright Scholar, 1967-1968
Of Note
Roger provides wide experience in diverse aspects of international transactions, from international contracts to international trade in numerous products to offshore entities. His education, training and experience assure that suggested legal solutions fit the cultural context. He has dealt with legal issues and individuals from most parts of the world.
Professional and Civic Activities
- University of Kansas, International Studies and Programs, Board of Advisors, 1994-present
- University of Kansas, Latin American Studies, Board of Advisors, 2012-present
- Missouri International Business Leadership, 2007-2012
- International Relations Council, President, 1999-2001; Director, 1994-2003
- Guadalupe Centers, Inc., Director, 2002-2004
- International Trade Club of Greater Kansas City, President, 1990-1991; Director, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993-1995, 1996-1999
- Alliance Française de Kansas City, President, 1989-1993
- United States Supreme Court Bar
- U.S. Court of International Trade Bar
- U.S. Tax Court Bar
- Customs and International Trade Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association, International Law Committee
- Florida Bar Association, International Law Committee
- Kansas Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar, International Law Committee
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, International Law Committee
Admissions
- Kansas, 1971
- Florida, 1984
- Missouri, 1986
