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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

On July 10, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., shareholder, Tim Charlesworth, acted as Presenter/Facilitator to the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.  The Program was held at Lehigh University under the auspices of the Iacocca Institute. The Program consisted of 25 Fellows from various countries in Sub-Sarahan Africa.  The participants exchanged information and shared […]

FLB Attorney, Tim Charlesworth, was a speaker at the Harrisburg, PA World Trade Center’s 18th Annual International Trade Conference on May 25.  Tim’s presentation focused on Export Legal Compliance and Anti-Bribery/Corruption considerations in overseas business. Companies were cautioned to keep their Export Compliance Policies up-to-date, and the presentation emphasized that careful recordkeeping is critical.  Tim […]

Tim Charlesworth, attorney/shareholder with Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba’s Corporate, Business and Banking group, recently gave a presentation for the Delaware ExporTech Program.  This event took place in Newark, Delaware.  Attendees represented several local companies, as well as the U.S. Department of Commerce and other partner organizations serving the International Trade Community. Tim’s presentation focused on […]

Vastex International, Inc., a Lehigh Valley manufacturer of screen-printing equipment for the garment industry, recently broke ground on the construction of a new facility. This building will include state-of-the-art manufacturing, showroom and seminar space, as well as the company’s corporate offices. FLB attorneys, Kate Durso and Tim Charlesworth, attended the groundbreaking on former Bethlehem Steel property within Lehigh […]

Tim Charlesworth, shareholder and attorney in the Firm’s Corporate, Business and Banking Group, and Ken Charette, attorney in Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba’s Corporate, Business and Banking Group, will be educating attendees at the Subcontracting for Success seminar on Thursday, March 30 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rauch Business Center at Lehigh University. A […]

Timothy Charlesworth, shareholder and attorney in the Firm’s Corporate, Business and Banking group, will be presenting at a webinar hosted by Lehigh University Small Business Development Center’s International Trade Program on Feb. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Charlesworth will be conducting a special presentation titled, “Why New Exporters Should Talk With a Lawyer.” […]