Confronting the Crisis: Priorities for the Global Economy
April 9, 2020
Today we are confronted with a crisis like no other. Covid-19 has disrupted our social and economic order at lightning speed and on a scale that we have not seen in living memory. The virus is causing...
Coronavirus: EU global response to fight the pandemic
April 9, 2020
Today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a robust and targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. The EU's collective...
Digitalisation of freight transport information – Council adopts new rules
April 7, 2020
The Council today adopted new rules which will make it easier for freight transport companies to provide information to authorities in digital form. Increased digitalisation of freight transport...
An Early View of the Economic Impact of the Pandemic in 5 Charts
April 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the world into a recession. For 2020 it will be worse than the global financial crisis. The economic damage is mounting across all countries, tracking the sharp rise in...
April 6, 2020
The EU and 15 other members of the WTO today decided on an arrangement that will allow them to bring appeals and solve trade disputes among them despite the current paralysis of the WTO Appellate Body...
April 6, 2020
The Commission has today decided to approve requests from Member States and the UK to temporarily waive customs duties and VAT on the import of medical devices, and protective equipment, from third countries...
Webinar: Supply Chain Triage: Issues to Consider in a Global Pandemic
April 14, 2020 | 10:00am
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting companies around the world and causing major concern about supply chain disruption. Companies are being forced to prepare for unforeseen events, mobilize rapidly and set up crisis-management mechanisms.Webinar: Risk Management in a Pandemic: What to do Now
April 22, 2020 | 10:00am
COVID-19 has affected Commerce, Travel, and all Transatlantic Transactions for weeks. Without a clear picture on the end of this global pandemic and no guarantee that there won’t be a second or third wave, businesses must re-evaluate their management, their HR strategies and their supply chains and contracts. Join us for an open dialog on how to navigate these times of uncertainty and crisis, followed by a member’s Q&A. We hope to provide guidance and awareness on trends for a path to recovery.Webinar: Update on the State of the Transatlantic Economy
May 01, 2020 | 10:00am
We invite all EACC members across our network to join our kick-off program to a special webinar series to keep you up to date on the economic developments on both sides of the Atlantic and how COVID-19 is affecting business in Europe & the U.S. We will bring together renowned chief economists from key U.S. and European banks in a fire-side chat to share their views with our audience.Webinar: Navigating New York State's Quarantine Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know
April 09, 2020 | 1:00pm
The New York State quarantine leave law requires employers to provide employees with job-protected leave and access to benefits related to qualifying mandatory or precautionary orders of quarantine or isolation. This complimentary webinar hosted by Ogletree Deakins will address key provisions of the law and offer practical guidance to help New York State employers navigate the law’s requirements.Webinar: COVID-19 in the Workplace: Compliance Challenges, Policy Options
April 10, 2020 | 11:30am
On the last day of 2019, health officials in China notified the World Health Organization of a cluster of patients with a mysterious pneumonia. Since then, the workplaces of the world have been turned upside down, and governments have struggled to cope. States, cities and counties have passed shelter in place orders. Businesses have slowed and stopped, while those remaining open face their own unique set of challenges. Meanwhile, U.S. employers, trade associations and governmental relations professionals are facing challenges which were unthinkable just three months ago. This complimentary webinar hosted by Littler Mendelson is designed to provide practical, real-world advice to businesses, trade associations and governmental relations professionals facing some of the most challenging employment and labor law issues of this generation, if not several generations.Webinar: Immigration & Global Mobility: Pandemic Pandemonium (or Into a New Frontier)?
April 22, 2020 | 11:30am
Hosted by Faegre Drinker: How has the coronavirus (COVID-19) changed the way that governments worldwide have approached their immigration procedures and how has this affected business and business travel? Over recent weeks, we have seen differing responses worldwide with some thematic consistencies. Hear from the experienced immigration team in the U.S., U.K. and China about the most recent updates relating to embassy and border closures, implementation of travel bans, repatriation of citizens and other hot topics.
Cuatrecasas: OECD Secretariat weighs the effect of COVID-19 crisis on tax treaties
April 9, 2020
• At the request of several countries, OECD Secretariat releases document analyzing how this crisis affects double tax treaties, dealing with issues related to permanent establishments, tax residence...
BreakingViews: Recovery requires greater cooperation
April 9, 2020
The coronavirus threatens thousands, possibly millions of lives across the globe. It is first and foremost a health crisis and the disease must be beaten, and the curve of Covid-19’s spread must be...
April 8, 2020
In a welcomed attempt to align their approaches, the antitrust enforcers of the European Competition Network (ECN)1 have published a brief joint statement on the application of competition...
RSM: Liquidity scenario planning, Projecting cash flow
April 8, 2020
For many businesses, surviving the COVID-19 economic downturn depends on managing liquidity and, more specifically, managing enterprise cash. The erratic timing and extent of various disruptions...
