04 Oct
Chapter News

European Commission proposes far-reaching reform of the EU VAT system

The European Commission has today launched plans for the biggest reform of EU VAT rules in a quarter of a century. The reboot would improve and modernise the system for governments and businesses alike. Overall, over €150 billion of VAT is lost every year, meaning that Member States miss out on revenue that could be used for schools, roads and healthcare. Of this, around €50 billion - or €100 per EU citizen each year - is estimated to be due to...

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03 Oct
Chapter News

Starting A Business Just Got Easier With IN2NYC

Starting A Business Just Got Easier. Applications are now being accepted for the International Innovators Initiative (IN2NYC), a City-led program that helps international entrepreneurs expand or relocate their businesses to New York City. IN2NYC was designed for international entrepreneurs who exemplify the type of innovation that keeps New York City a competitive destination for businesses across industries. The initiative helps entrepreneurs who have started a business overseas and would like to relocate or expand their business to the United States. International...

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03 Oct
Member News

NautaDutilh opens Luxembourg Desk in New York

By Nauta Dutilh Corporate News NautaDutilh expands its New York office with a Luxembourg desk headed by Jad Nader, who recently has been named local partner. The firm's New York satellite team advises US clients on Dutch, Belgian, and Luxembourg law, particularly in regard to cross-border banking and finance and corporate M&A transactions. The arrival of a Luxembourg partner will increase the firm's capacity to handle Dutch and Luxembourg matters locally. "We are excited to be able to offer our US...

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29 Sep
Chapter News

Initiative for Europe Speech by M. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic

By Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. Ministers, Members of Parliament, Prefect, Dean, University Presidents Ladies and gentlemen, I have come to talk to you about Europe. “Again”, some might exclaim. People will just have to get used to it, because I will not stop talking about it. Because this is where our battle lies, our history, our identity, our horizon, what protects us and gives us a future. “Already? Is it really necessary? ”, others might say. Because for them it is never...

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29 Sep
Brexit News, Chapter News

Theresa May’s speech: a new era of cooperation and partnership between the UK and the EU

By Theresa May. (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)  It’s good to be here in this great city of Florence today at a critical time in the evolution of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. It was here, more than anywhere else, that the Renaissance began – a period of history that inspired centuries of creativity and critical thought across our continent and which in many ways defined what it meant to be European....

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29 Sep
Member News

New Guidance Imposes Finding of Misrepresentation for Conduct Inconsistent With Visa Within 90 Days of Entry

By Maria Fernanda Gandarez (New York City), Matthew Kolodziej (New York City), Rajula Sati (New York City) | Ogletree Deakins The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued new guidance establishing a presumption of willful misrepresentation when a foreign national, within 90 days of entry into the United States, engages in conduct that violates the terms of his or her nonimmigrant status. The individual will be presumed to have misrepresented his or her intent to comply with the terms of his...

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29 Sep
Member News

Key Events This Week (Sept. 25-29) in the EU

By Vulcan Consulting GERMANY   Merkel secures fourth term but difficult coalition awaits Last Sunday’s federal elections in Germany provided expected results as Chancellor Angela Merkel retained her position as leader of the largest party for a fourth straight term. However, the outcome left Ms. Merkel with an challenging parliamentary scenario as she negotiates to secure a working government majority.   The country’s two major parties, the conservative Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union (CDU-CSU) bloc to which the chancellor...

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27 Sep
Member News

European Parliament resolution on franchising in the retail sector

By Dr Mansur Pour Rafsendjani, Partner, Noerr Munich | Noerr LLP On 12 September 2017 the European Parliament passed a resolution on the functioning of franchising in retail (2016/2244(INI)). In the resolution, the European Parliament takes the view that franchising regulation should be harmonised across Europe. Content of the European Parliament resolution The Parliament states that many Member States have enacted legislation, but that this is inconsistent and its focus has often been only on certain aspects, such as imposing disclosure obligations...

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27 Sep
Member News

Let’s talk Politics (but don’t worry, not the U.S.’s)

By Andrew C. Collins | Managing Partner | Drew.Collinsbbgfx.com |513.386.8541 | Bannockburn Global Forex It was an eventful weekend in the world of politics with both Germany and New Zealand holding elections, British Prime Minister Theresa May outlining her latest Brexit implementation plan, and Japanese PM Abe hinting at holding snap elections later this year.  Let's briefly cover each. Angela Merkel won a fourth term in the German election but her party performed more poorly than expected, winning a declining share of seats.  Both the...

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27 Sep
Chapter News

State of the Union 2017 – Preserving and strengthening Schengen to improve security and safeguard Europe’s freedoms

As announced by President Juncker in his letter of intent on 13 September, the European Commission is today proposing measures to preserve and strengthen the Schengen area. The Commission is proposing to update the Schengen Borders Code to adapt the rules for the reintroduction of temporary internal border controls to the current needs to respond to evolving and persistent serious threats to public policy or internal security. Stronger procedural safeguards are also being introduced to ensure that border controls at internal borders remain an exception...

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