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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS

01 Sep

Chapter News, News, Uncategorized

European Commission | Commission Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox Under Digital Services Act

Today, the Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act (DSA). These services declared that they reach at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU and thus meet the threshold for designation. Following the notification of the designations, these services have four months, i.e. by January 2027, to comply with the additional DSA obligations for VLOPs and VLOSEs, such...

27 Aug

Chapter News, News

IMF | Rethinking Central Bank Communications in an Uncertain World

Blog | In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds to changing conditions, rather than committing to a fixed path. In a world of frequent and faster-moving shocks, where uncertainty is high and markets react instantly, central banks face a fundamental communications challenge: how to help the public understand monetary policy objectives while explaining how policy may evolve as economic conditions change. In this regard, explaining the policy framework, the reaction...

26 Aug

Chapter News, News

European Council | Listening to Europe, Building its Future – Op-Ed Article by President Costa

Once I was elected President of the European Council, I decided to visit each member state every year, to meet bilaterally with each European leader. These exchanges are first and foremost an opportunity to listen: to remain closely attuned to the concerns, priorities and expectations of the members of the European Council, and of the citizens they represent. They also allow me to share my perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead for our union. These visits take place...

24 Aug

Chapter News, News

OECD | GDP Growth in OECD Area Picks up Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2026

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth in the OECD area increased slightly to 0.5% in Q2 2026, up from 0.4% in the previous quarter, according to provisional estimates (Figure 1). This reflected a mixed picture across the 30 OECD countries for which data were available. In Q2 2026, 27 countries recorded growth, but at varying rates, while 3 saw no change in GDP. GDP growth in the G7 slowed to 0.3% in Q2 2026, down from 0.4% in Q1, reflecting slower...

18 Aug

Chapter News, News

ECB | The AI Boom: Rational Enthusiasm or the Next Dot-Com Bubble?

Blog | The rise of AI has driven a blistering rally in the tech sector, bringing stock market valuations to levels last seen during the dot-com bubble. Although AI is reshaping the economy, do today’s high valuations bear the risk of an abrupt and painful setback in the euro area? Valuations on the US stock market, as measured by the CAPE ratio, are currently close to their historical peak. Euro area equity valuations have also risen, albeit to a lesser extent...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

01 Sep

WEBINAR | Transatlantic Careers – Global Opportunities for Young Professionals

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Hosted by EACC Florida | International careers are no longer the sole domain of seasoned executives or expatriates. As the global business environment has increasingly been shaped by technology innovations, cross-cultural collaboration, entrepreneurship, and international mobility, opportunities exist today for young professionals to meaningfully contribute to international trade and cross-border business operations have increased substantially.

17 Sep

“Qué Será, Será” - Annual Economic Update with Chief Economists

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

In a year defined by uncertainty, volatility, and shifting global dynamics, EACCNY organizes its flagship annual economic update, bringing together leading chief economists to assess what may lie ahead for the transatlantic economy.

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PARTNER EVENTS

01 Sep

Transatlantic Business & Investment Conference 2026

08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Hosted by The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council | The TBIC Transatlantic Business & Investment Conference returns to Texas for its tenth anniversary edition.

09 Sep

WEBINAR | The EU Data Act - One Year On

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Hosted by Wilson Sonsini | On September 12, 2025, the EU Data Act introduced new obligations for companies that manufacture connected products, provide related services, offer cloud or SaaS services in the EU, or participate in EU data-sharing arrangements.

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MEMBER NEWS

01 Sep

Member News, News

Baker Tilly x Anchin | U.S. Expansion Playbook – Building a U.S. Presence: Key Accounting and Compliance Issues for Foreign Entities

There are several operational issues foreign businesses should be aware of when they are considering expanding into the U.S., including: Assessing whether the business will have a physical presence in the U.S., Day-to-day business management, such as inventory, online sales, and hiring U.S. employees, Determining whether the foreign parent or U.S. subsidiary will handle certain business expenses, and Managing any intercompany payments between the two entities. Another significant aspect to consider is how a foreign business will handle accounting for...

31 Aug

Member News, News

Barnes & Thornburg | U.S. Considers New Six-Figure Fees Following Appellate Court Decision

Highlights U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a $103,265 fee for all cap-subject H-1B petitions, which is a broader scope than the prior $100,000 fee. The newly proposed H-1B fee would not apply to extension, change of employer, or cap-exempt petitions. The proposed rule will undergo a 30-day public notice and comment period, after which USCIS will announce its implementation, if applicable. The executive branch is also considering a $100,000 fee for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which would...

27 Aug

Member News, News

CILC | U.S. Company Cannot Rely on U.S. Attorney-Client Privilege Rules in the EU

For EU antitrust investigations, a U.S. company cannot rely on U.S. attorney-client privilege to prevent the Commission from demanding U.S.-located documents, particularly communications with in-house counsel. The context is an EU antitrust investigation into Broadcom/VMware’s licensing practices (VMware virtualization-software licensing practices following Broadcom’s 2023 acquisition of VMware, including moving customers from perpetual licenses to subscriptions, bundling VMware products, significant price increase, contractual terms that could increase customer lock-in, restrict interoperability, or make it harder for customers to switch). What happened The...

New Micropodcast Series: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic

The EACCNY is happy to announce the launch of its “What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” series, an initiative that aims to offer our members and wider audience hands-on updates on current affairs and policy developments on both sides of the pond. In these 3-5 minute segments, EU and US policy makers and experts along with a select group of EACCNY members will answer a single timely question: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” focusing on a specific topic that is relevant to our audience.

Member Spotlight

Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GTLaw) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. One firm worldwide, GTLaw has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and among the Top 20 on the 2016 Am Law Global 100.