Toulouse, France (August 5, 2002) – Holland and Hart, Attorneys at Law, is organizing a special pre-symposium seminar on “International Legal Issues Facing the Space Industry,” according to Space Foundation officials. The law seminar begins the morning of September 10 at the Centre de Congrs, Pierre Baudis, prior to the symposium’s opening ceremonies.
“Holland and Hart is excited to present the workshop in cooperation with our client, the Space Foundation, on the timely and critical issues affecting the space industry,” said Rachel A. Yates, partner of Holland and Hart. “We are fortunate to have a number of industry and government experts presenting with us. It promises to be an informative and entertaining session,” added Yates.
Foundation officials said that although oriented to legal professionals, the timeliness of the seminar issues has widespread appeal and application for space industry executives.
Seminar topics include new rules and new developments in anti- corruption laws; analysis of how the Liability Convention defines your liability for damages and how you can avoid further risk; and space surveillance/shutter control in an expanding commercial market. Luncheon keynote speaker Gary Milhollin, director of the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms, will speak during a buffet lunch.
The optional half-day seminar and luncheon is free to International Space Symposium registrants, but pre-registration is required. Register on-line at { HYPERLINK http://www.spacesymposium.org or by calling the Space Foundation at (US) 719-576-8000.
The Space Foundation conducts the International Space Symposium, scheduled September 10-13 in association with Space News and Space Holdings, and more than 30 participating agencies and supporting organizations. CNES is the host national space agency for the global space forum.
For complete conference information including speakers, program agenda, registration, sponsorship and exhibit opportunities visit HYPERLINK http://www.spacesymposium.org, or call (US) 719-576-8000.
International Space Symposium attendees will experience an impressive international exhibit center. Major exhibitors include Analytical Graphics, Inc., Arianespace/Starsem, Astrium, CNES, European Space Agency (ESA), Florida Space Authority, Integral Systems, International Space University, Raytheon Company, Research Systems, Inc. – a Kodak company, Space News, and the Swedish Space Corporation.
The Space Foundation conducts the International Space Symposium in association with Space News and more than 30 participating agencies and supporting organizations. CNES is the host national space agency for the global space forum.
For a speaker list, program information, registration, sponsorship and exhibit opportunities visit http://www.spacesymposium.org, or call (US) 719-576-8000.
