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EU NEWSBRIEF: President Barroso at Princeton: The World Needs an Active & Influential Europe

"In the midst of the deepest crisis in its short history, the European Union is still alive and better than many seem to think," European Commission President José Manuel Barroso told his audience at Princeton University today. "The reality is that we have enjoyed peace and stability for over 60 years and we are not only one of the most prosperous regions in the world, but with some of the highest levels of social justice," he said. President Barroso pointed out...

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Join us for LE TASTE OF FRANCE Event

The EACC invites its members and Friends to help celebrate New York City’s first ever two-day exhibition celebrating French culture and cuisine on September 29th and 30th. They’ve even organized a party on Saturday night as an extra! Partake in culinary delights, explore French art and fashion, listen to French and Francophone music and immerse yourself in the French lifestyle. Experience France without leaving New York! The event is held September 29-30, 2012 at PIER 54, in  NEW YORK For more information...

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EU Newsbrief: Rebuilding Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union

Speaking at Harvard University, European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, discussed the ongoing economic and political transformation of the European Union. He noted that in the midst of worrying news about the crisis in Europe, one can too easily forget that Europe is still much stronger than often perceived. It would be a mistake to count Europe out. "The European Union is here to stay, and I believe this is good news for everyone,...

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Goldberg Segalla Launches blog: Risky Business: Avoiding Product Liability, Commercial, & Other Litigation

EACC New york Member Goldberg Segalla is pleased to announce that we have launched a new blog: Risky Business: Avoiding Product Liability, Commercial, and Other Litigation — a forum to assist corporations in evaluating and avoiding litigation risk by providing case summaries, practice tips, and updates from regulatory agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  The blog also provides general information and strategies to minimize exposure to product liability,...

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New EU Strategy for International Science Cooperation

The European Commission has set out a new strategy for developing international cooperation in research and innovation with a particular focus on global challenges such as climate change, food security and fighting diseases. The new strategy will be mainly implemented through Horizon 2020, the EU's funding program for research and innovation from 2014, as well as through joint initiatives with EU Member States. Multi-annual programs will be established for cooperating with key partner countries, including the United States. The strategy...

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James D. Rosener Speaking at 3rd Emerging Markets Investing Summit: BRIC & Beyond

Pepper Hamilton partner James D. Rosener will be speaking at iGlobal's 3rd Emerging Markets Investing Summit: BRIC & Beyond on October 24 at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York, NY. Mr. Rosener will be on the panel, "Back to the BRICs: Sizzling or Fizzling?" discussing: • Revisiting the BRICs in the new financial landscape: which BRIC(s) currently offer the best risk-adjusted returns? • Brazil: still attractive despite macroeconomic and inflationary concerns and policy inconsistencies? • Russia: is perceived vs. actual risk...

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Brian S. Korn Joins Pepper’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group

EACCNY's founding member Pepper Hamilton LLP is pleased to announce that Brian S. Korn has joined the firm as of counsel in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group, resident in the New York office. Mr. Korn represents issuers and underwriters in investment banking and capital markets transactions, including transactions involving equity, debt, hybrid/convertible and preferred securities, derivatives and foreign exchange. He has executed several IPOs and other equity value monetization transactions, such as spin-offs, split-offs and carve-out transactions. He also...

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