FLB Attorneys Volunteer at the Annual Financial Reality Fair For Local Students

Timothy D. Charlesworth, chair of the Firm’s International Business & Trade Law Practice, and Michael R. Nesfeder, shareholder in the Firm’s Litigation Group, participated in the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Credit Unions’ annual Financial Reality Fair on Tuesday, March 26 at DeSales University. The event gave nearly 300 students from participating schools firsthand experience with […]

FLB Reaches into Europe (Again) as Timothy Charlesworth Completes Fifth Teaching Assignment

Tim Charlesworth, Shareholder in Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba’s Corporate Business and Banking group, recently returned from his fifth teaching assignment at the ESDES School of Management, located in Catholic University of Lyon (France)’s St. Paul Campus.  Tim taught International Business Law to a diverse group of students in the Masters of International Business Administration Program. […]

Timothy D. Charlesworth Contributes to Book on International Customs and Law

Timothy D. Charlesworth, chair of the Firm’s International Business & Trade Law practice and shareholder in the Corporate Business & Banking group, was a contributor to author Terri Morrison’s newest book entitled Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Courtrooms to Corporate Counsels. The book focuses on intercultural communications and negotiating strategies in the international legal world, […]

FLB Attorneys Addressed International Concerns at “Bringing the World to You”

Timothy D. Charlesworth, Kenneth R. Charette and Douglas Panzer each presented during the breakfast portion of the Lehigh University Small Business Development Center’s “Bringing the World to You” event on September 10. “Bringing the World to You” is an annual, state-wide initiative, with presentations throughout all regions of Pennsylvania.  The goal is to allow businesses looking […]

FLB Attorneys to Highlight International Concerns at “Bringing the World to You”

Timothy D. Charlesworth, Kenneth R. Charette and Douglas Panzer will all be presenting at the Lehigh University Small Business Development Center’s “Bringing the World to You” event on Monday, September 10, at Lehigh University’s Ben Franklin TechVentures. “Bringing the World to You” is a state-wide initiative, with presentations taking place at ten locations throughout Pennsylvania.  […]

Tim Charlesworth and Kenneth Charette Give Joint Presentation at Export Breakfast Series

On Tuesday, June 5, FLB attorneys Tim Charlesworth and Kenneth Charette, gave a joint presentation at the Export Breakfast Series, entitled “Exporting to New Markets: Important Legal Considerations.” The series was hosted by The Lehigh University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Lehigh Export Network (LEXNET), and the World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley, in […]

FLB Hosts Meeting Between Government Officials from Canada and PA

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba was privileged to have hosted Canadian Cabinet Minister Jane Philpott; Consul General Phyllis Yaffe, and Consul and Head Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Services Caroline Desrochers, on the afternoon of April 6, 2018.  These Dignitaries from Canada began their day with a breakfast program at B. Braun Medical in Bethlehem, which was attended […]

FLB Advises Manufacturers About Data Breach Response Plans

At the recent Manufacturers Resource Center cybersecurity event. Timothy C. Charlesworth and Kenneth R. Charette advised local manufacturers about the steps to take following a data breach, including the development of response plans.  According to the Breach Level Index, more than 5 millions records a day are lost or stolen, and once a breach is discovered, […]

Register today for “The Business of Immigration”

Do you employ non-US workers? Do your competitors? We are a country of immigrants, yet we struggle to find the right balance between native and foreign-born residents and workers. This immigration conflict affects your business and community every day. Join FLB, The Small Business Development Council of the Lehigh Valley and The World Trade Club […]

Tim Charlesworth to Host Workshop on Legal and Ethical Issues in International Business

On Monday, September 11, 2017, Timothy D. Charlesworth, shareholder and chair of the firm’s International Trade Law practice will be a hosting a workshop at “Bringing the World to You”. This premier international conference, hosted by Lehigh University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), allows participating companies to meet with international trade representatives one-on-one and discuss important issues facing […]