30 Jan
Chapter News

Bulgarian Presidency Priorities Discussed in Committees

The priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by ministers in a series of meetings. Bulgaria is holding the Presidency of the Council for the first time. It will last until end of June 2018. Constitutional Affairs: Transparency Register, European Citizens’ initiative, electoral law Achieving progress on the inter-institutional agreement on a mandatory Transparency Register and the European Citizens’ initiative were some of the priorities outlined by Deputy Minister for the Bulgarian...

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30 Jan
Chapter News

Transcription du Discours du President de la Republique au Forum Economique Mondial de Davos , Suisse 2018

By Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France Davos Centre de Congrès – Mercredi 24 janvier 2018 Merci beaucoup Professeur, cher Klaus. Laissez-moi aussi saluer les vice-présidentes de ce Forum, puisque c’est le choix, je pense, heureux, fort que vous avez fait pour cette année et je salue donc nos vice-présidentes en même temps que les chefs d’État et de Gouvernement ici présents et tous les amis que nous avons dans la salle. Vous avez parlé de la mondialisation et les paradoxes...

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29 Jan
Member News

The weekly Vulcan View for the 22nd to the 26th of January featuring analysis of the latest EU developments

By Vulcan Consulting KEY EVENTS THIS WEEK: GERMANY Brief coalition breakthrough reached as remaining hurdles mount Berlin experienced a temporary reprieve early last week when the Social Democrats (SPD) voted on Sunday in favour of formal coalition talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative CSU-CDU bloc. The centre-left party has grown exceedingly divided over whether to re-enter another grand coalition with Ms. Merkel or spend a term rebuilding the party in the opposition benches.   As anticipated, the vote was extremely...

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29 Jan
Member News

A Look Ahead at Privacy and Data Security in 2018

By Edward Holman, Beth George and Bastiaan Suurmond | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 2018 promises to be an interesting year in the world of privacy and cybersecurity. In this article, we highlight a few of the most notable developments we expect this year, including major developments in Europe, changes and pending cases at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), notable U.S. Supreme Court cases scheduled to be decided this year, and some areas of legislation that actually may...

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29 Jan
Member News

A Review of the World Economy

By William R. Rhodes – President & CEO | William R. Rhodes Global Advisors, LLC | Remarks given on January 19th at the Lotos Club Let me give you a brief rundown of how I see the world economy, concentrating ON the US and China.  First of all, let me give you the Good News. The world economy is likely to continue in 2018 to display the significant economic growth that emerged in 2017. This results from improved investment, strengthened world...

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24 Jan
New York Related News

Two Counties Added to SBA Disaster Declaration in New York

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Cayuga and Monroe counties have been added to the Presidential declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by flooding from May 2 through Aug. 6, 2017. Private NonProfit (PNP) organizations that provide non-critical services located in Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, Saint Lawrence and Wayne in New York are eligible to apply.  Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters,...

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24 Jan
Chapter News

EIB Group confirms record EUR 2.5 billion financing in Greece in 2017

Strengthened EIB engagement in Greece delivers EUR 2.5 billion new investment Crucial renewable energy, transport and telecom infrastructure transformed 2,750 Greek companies benefit from new investment backed by largest ever European Investment Fund engagement EIB trade finance scheme expanded following new EUR 134 million HSBC support The European Investment Bank Group today confirmed that a total of EUR 2.5 billion of new financing was signed in 2017 for public and private sector investment across in Greece. This marks the...

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24 Jan
Chapter News

Commission Publishes Guidance on Upcoming New Data Protection Rules

The Commission publishes today guidance to facilitate a direct and smooth application of the new data protection rules across the EU as of 25 May. The Commission also launches a new online tool dedicated to SMEs. With just over 100 days left before the application of the new law, the guidance outlines what the European Commission, national data protection authorities and national administrations should still do to bring the preparation to a successful completion. While the new regulation provides for a...

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24 Jan
Member News

AlixPartners promotes economics consulting professional to Managing Director

By Alix Partners We are delighted to report that our colleague, Derek Holt, has been promoted to Managing Director in our European economics consulting practice. Derek’s promotion reflects his substantial contribution across a range of competition and regulatory cases.   In 2017 alone, Derek acted as an independent expert for: Visa Inc. in relation to various interchange fee Court litigation (where the Court decided that Article 101(1) had not been infringed); Visa Inc. in relation to the European Commission’s investigation of inter-regional interchange...

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23 Jan
Member News

Tax Update: Big Changes in the Estate and Gift Tax Laws Require Attention

By Alexia M. Fishman | Member | Cozen O'Connor |(800) 523-2900  |afishmancozen.com The new tax law represents the most comprehensive overhaul of the Internal Revenue Code since 1986 and includes important changes to the estate and gift tax rules that likely will have an impact on your estate plan, the state you may choose to be your residence, or your charitable giving.  We want to highlight these important changes: Annual Gift Amount Increased. For 2018, the annual gift tax exclusion amount for gifts...

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