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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS

28 Oct

Chapter News

Advancing the EU social market economy: adequate minimum wages for workers across Member States

The Commission today proposes an EU Directive to ensure that the workers in the Union are protected by adequate minimum wages allowing for a decent living wherever they work. When set at adequate levels, minimum wages do not only have a positive social impact but also bring wider economic benefits as they reduce wage inequality, help sustain domestic demand and strengthen incentives to work. Adequate minimum wages can also help reduce the gender pay gap, since more women than men earn...

28 Oct

Chapter News

The EU Single Window Environment for Customs – a path towards streamlined customs controls and trade facilitation through enhanced cooperation between authorities at the EU borders

On 28 October 2020, the European Commission proposed a new initiative that will make it easier for different authorities involved in goods clearance to exchange electronic information submitted by traders. The “EU Single Window Environment for Customs” will enhance cooperation and coordination between different authorities, and will support the automatic verification of non-customs formalities for goods entering or leaving the EU. Each year, the Custom Union facilitates the trade of more than €3.5 trillion worth of goods. Efficient customs clearance and...

27 Oct

Chapter News

EU Commission disburses €17 billion under SURE to Italy, Spain and Poland

The European Commission has disbursed a total of €17 billion to Italy, Spain and Poland in the first instalment of financial support to Member States under the SURE instrument. As part of today's operations, Italy has received €10 billion, Spain €6 billion, and Poland €1 billion. Once all SURE disbursements have been completed, Italy will receive a total of €27.4 billion, Spain €21.3 billion and Poland €11.2 billion. This support, in the form of loans granted on favourable terms, will...

26 Oct

Chapter News

Boeing WTO case: the EU gets formal green light to impose duties on U.S. imports

Today, the Dispute Settlement Body of World Trade Organization (WTO) formally authorised the EU to take countermeasures against the United States. The EU can now increase its duties on U.S. exports worth up to $4 billion. Today's decision follows the WTO panel announcement confirming EU retaliation rights in reaction to illegal subsidies granted to the U.S. aircraft maker, Boeing. Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for People and Commissioner for Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis, said: “Today's formal approval by the Dispute Settlement...

23 Oct

Chapter News

BIS | Focus on the future of banking supervision in a changing world

At the 21st International Conference of Banking Supervisors, senior banking supervisors and central bankers discussed issues related to the future of banking supervision in a changing world. Discussions covered the digitalisation of finance and the evolution of banking models, operational resilience, climate-related financial risks and remote working arrangements. This was the first time the Basel Committee has worked with a host country to offer a completely virtual conference. The 21st International Conference of Banking Supervisors (ICBS), hosted virtually by...

23 Oct

Chapter News

Central banks and BIS publish first central bank digital currency (CBDC) report laying out key requirements

Released on October 09, 2020 | Seven central banks and the BIS release a report assessing the feasibility of publicly available Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in helping central banks deliver their public policy objectives. Report outlines foundational principles and core features of a CBDC, but does not give an opinion on whether to issue. Central banks to continue investigating CBDC feasibility without committing to issuance. A group of seven central banks together with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

29 Oct

Travel & Hospitality Industry’s Global Challenges Finding Solutions Together

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The EACC Florida invites you to sit down to its moderated Table Topics to discuss some of the key issues affecting the Travel and Hospitality industry and share ideas about how it is addressing its many current challenges. Register now and join two thirty-minutes interactive conversations with small groups of industry colleagues from around the world on a topic of interest to you !

03 Nov

Soirée des élections américaines

11:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Cet événement transatlantique vous est présenté par l'EACC Lyon avec la participation exceptionnelle de Dick Howard, Distinguished Professeur émérite à la Stony Brook University // This transatlantic EACC event is brought to you by EACC Lyon with the notable participation of Dick Howard, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Stony Brook University.

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PARTNER EVENTS

29 Oct

Webinar | ATAD 1 and 2: Where do we stand?

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

This event is the second in Arendt & Medernach's NY Webinar Series, which will focus on ATAD 1 and 2: Where do we stand? ATAD 1 and 2 are now in force since January 1, 2019 and 2020, respectively. Both directives have significantly impacted Luxembourg Private Equity, Real Estate and Debt-fund structures.

03 Nov

Webinar | Scaling in America: Managing U.S. Operations from the UK/Europe

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present Session 1 of our "Wilson University – Scaling in America" webinar series. “Scaling in America” is a multi-part webinar series for CFOs, COOs, CEOs, and General Counsels of UK/European technology and life sciences companies tackling the challenges of scaling, raising capital, and exiting in the world’s largest and most competitive economy.

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MEMBER NEWS

28 Oct

Member News

Marks Paneth | U.S. Presidential Election 2020: Competing Tax Policy Agendas

As election day approaches, voters are paying more attention to each candidate’s positions on a host of issues. In the area of tax policy, both major-party presidential candidates have offered sharply different views on how the tax laws should be changed, preserved or expanded in order to help alleviate the economic consequences resulting from COVID-19, promote policy objectives and turn around a struggling US economy. It is important to note that while the candidates’ current proposals contain very little...

28 Oct

COVID-19 News, Member News

EACCNY Labor Post-Pandemic Series | A Guide on Returning to Work Safely in the U.S. & Italy

With the help of our members, we are creating a Thought-Leadership series on the impact of COVID-19 on Labor & Employment from the perspective of both sides of the Atlantic. Today, we present Richard P. Romeo, Principal at Offit Kurman in New York, and Silvia Tozzoli, Partner at Legance Avvocati Associati in Milan, Italy, who will address “A Guide on Returning to Work Safely in the U.S. & Italy”. | The American Perspective This section discusses some of the challenges facing businesses in...

28 Oct

Member News

Ogletree Deakins | USCIS to Expand Premium Processing Program, Increase Fee Rates

On October 1, 2020 President Donald Trump signed into law a stopgap spending measure to spending measure to fund the U.S. government through December 11, 2020. The spending measure includes a provision titled “Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act,” which authorizes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to expand the premium processing program and to increase program fees. Although the spending measure takes effect immediately, it is likely that USCIS will need several weeks before the agency can implement the necessary...

27 Oct

COVID-19 News, Member News

FTI Consulting | Insider Threat and How to Mitigate It – 5 Top Tips

In today’s digital age — where hackers can override a system from the other side of the globe — organisations have to be warier than ever. Unfortunately, it’s no longer enough to remain vigilant of the outside world. Some of the most damaging threats originate from within. In the midst of COVID-19, there’s been an uptick in insider threats ranging from malfeasant board members to malicious employees. And while some instances are simply the result of accidental negligence, often there are more...

27 Oct

COVID-19 News, Member News

DeVore & DeMarco | Working From Home? Please Practice Good Cyber-Hygiene!

As corporations and even entire municipalities are increasingly advising their employees to work from home in light of COVID-19, it is important to remember that doing so it not without its risks. For any organization that has information to protect -- be it is customer or employee personally identifying information, financial information, or confidential and proprietary trade secrets -- permitting company data to travel home with or be remotely accessed by employees raises the chances of a cyber- incident involving...

26 Oct

Member News

Littler | New York State Issues First Guidance on Paid Sick Leave Law

On October 20, 2020, New York State issued its first guidance on the New York State Sick Leave Law (New York Labor Law § 196-b) (NYSSLL). The guidance, titled “New York State Paid Sick Leave FAQ” (FAQ) appears on the state’s new webpage dedicated to an overview of the NYSSLL, which includes, among other things, information about sick leave accruals, eligibility for sick leave, and permitted uses of sick leave. The guidance, currently consisting of 44 questions and answers, addresses a multitude of...