Michael S. Carl, an international legal adviser at SSEK Indonesian Legal Consultants, will be a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Asia Nickel event being held November 18-19 in Jakarta. Michael will offer a legal perspective on building smelters in Indonesia, touching on topics like foreign investment policies and foreign ownership structures, licensing, land acquisition, and dealing with the government and the community. His session is scheduled for Thursday, November 19. For more information on the conference and to register, click here.

The Employment Law Alliance is offering a free 90-minute webinar on Thursday, September 17, on Navigating New Legal Developments on Same-Sex Marriage, Transgender Rights, and Pregnancy Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know. Webinar Description In the past year, gay marriage, transgender individuals, and pregnancy rights were at the forefront of discussion in the U.S. Congress, the Supreme Court, federal agencies, and state and local legislatures. While some consensus has emerged, these politically divisive issues and the patchwork quilt of laws surrounding them continue to present practical and legal challenges for employers all across North America. What real-world effect will recent Supreme Court decisions on gay marriage and pregnancy discrimination have on your workplace? What precautions must you take with a transgender employee?  Are the laws the same in every state or in every city? This webinar brings together legal experts from across the U.S. – and one from Canada to provide comparisons between the two countries – who will offer insight on:

• The transitioning legal landscape of transgender rights in the workplace
• Practical tips for accommodating transgender employees
• Key issues facing employers regarding same-sex marriage and employment
• The most recent developments in the law regarding pregnancy discrimination  and best practices for the treatment of pregnant workers

SSEK Legal Consultants has been shortlisted for National Firm of the Year - Indonesia at the inaugural Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards. The awards honor the leading dispute resolution practices and practitioners across 14 jurisdictions around the region. Firm awards recognize leading dispute resolution teams that provide excellence across a range of industries. SSEK Legal Consultants is widely recognized as having one of the leading dispute resolution practices in Indonesia. SSEK has been recognized as a leading dispute resolution firm by independent legal publications including Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 and Asialaw. Winners of the Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards will be announced on September 24 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong. For more information on the awards, you can click here.

Richard D. Emmerson, a senior foreign legal advisor at SSEK Indonesian Legal Consultants, and Dicky Tanjung, a senior associate in SSEK's employment law practice, will speak on Wednesday, July 29, as part of the two-day Indonesia HR and Employment Law seminar organized by Clariden Global. This two-day seminar, scheduled for July 28-29 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of the Indonesian employment framework, the different types of employment, key aspects for employment agreements and how to navigate outsourcing agreements. Attendees will also learn to effectively handle employment complications involving expatriates and employee wages. SSEK’s Richard Emmerson and Dicky Tanjung will discuss various issues connected to wages and compensation, including minimum wage and bonus rules and severance packages. They will also examine regulations and rules for labor unions and collective agreements.

The Employment Law Alliance is offering a free 90-minute webinar on Wednesday, May 20, focusing on Employee Labor Relations in Canada: A Legal Update for Employers. Canada has seen a number of changes recently in both federal and provincial law in the area of employee labor relations that impact all employers, including multijurisdictional Canadian employers. The Supreme Court of Canada's decision on the constitutional right to strike, the advent of secret ballot votes as opposed to card count under the federal jurisdiction and changes to criteria for exclusions from the bargaining unit in Saskatchewan are just a few examples. For employers headquartered outside Canada, a map to navigate the complex waters of communications during organizing and negotiations, and certification issues in differing Canadian jurisdictions is essential. This webinar brings together management labor lawyers from across Canada – and one from the U.S. to provide comparisons between the two countries – who will provide guidance on:

• The certification and decertification processes
• What is considered permissible communications
• Key issues for consideration in the right to strike
• Overview of exclusions from the bargaining unit and what constitutes good faith bargaining

Michael S. Carl, a foreign legal adviser at SSEK Indonesian Legal Consultants, is a scheduled speaker at the 12^th Annual China Nickel Conference taking place May 27-28 in Shanghai. Michael will offer a legal perspective on building smelters in Indonesia, touching on topics such as foreign investment policies, licensing and dealing with the government and the community. His session is scheduled for Thursday, May 28. For more information on the conference and to register, click here.

Ira A. Eddymurthy, a founding partner at SSEK Indonesian Legal Consultants, was a featured speaker at an oil and gas seminar organized by Petromindo.com. The seminar, Minister of Trade Regulation on the Export of Oil and Gas and the Use of Letter of Credit: Opportunities and Challenges for Business Actors, was held on Tuesday, March 10. Ira was on a panel exploring commercial strategies for oil and gas business actors. Her presentation examined the Legal Consequences of the Minister of Trade Regulation on the Export of Oil and Gas. Ira has three decades of experience advising multinationals and domestic companies on Indonesia's regulatory environment and helping them achieve their business and investment goals. She is praised for her comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the commercial aims of clients (Chambers &amp Partners). For more information on Petromindo.com and upcoming events, please click here.

SSEK Legal Consultants and Deloitte hosted a Lunar New Year Gathering on Friday, March 6, for members of the Chinese business community in Indonesia. SSEK's managing partner, Rusmaini Lenggogeni, and Fahrul Yusuf, a partner at the firm, spoke at the event. They offered a legal perspective on foreign direct investment in Indonesia, looked at some of the priority sectors under the new administration, discussed licensing at the Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and touched on a number of other issues of importance to Chinese companies doing business in Indonesia. SSEK has extensive experience working with Chinese companies and helping them realize their business goals in Indonesia. We work with Chinese companies across all sectors, including mining and natural resources, infrastructure and project finance, and banking and finance. For more information, please contact Rusmaini Lenggogeni at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..