08 Nov
Member News

Cilcare appoints Mélanie Berta as Project Manager, Drug Development

Montpellier – France – November 7th, 2024 – Cilcare, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative therapies for inner ear disorders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mélanie Berta as Project Manager, Drug Development. With a robust background in Pharmaceutical Program Management and Cross-functional Team Leadership, Dr. Berta brings a wealth of expertise to Cilcare’s flagship program, CIL001. In her new role, she will oversee CIL001’s progression to clinical development, ensuring its advancement toward key...

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08 Nov
Member News

Vulcan View: The latest EU developments 4 November – 8 November

The Irish General Election has been called for Friday, 29th November Following the passage of the Finance Bill earlier this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris announced his intention to dissolve the Dáil on Wednesday ahead of a general election on 29 November. When speaking on his rationale for this process, the Taoiseach outlined that it was important to unveil an election date in a fashion “that was respectful to the budgetary process” and ensure the coalition Government “could come to an amicable end.” This election date came as...

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07 Nov
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Whitepapers

FCPA/Anti-Corruption Developments: 2020 Year in Review by STEPTOE & JOHNSON LLP

Despite the challenges presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement authorities announced several high-profile individual and corporate enforcement matters throughout 2020, including several coordinated resolutions with foreign authorities as well as new domestic players.

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07 Nov
Mergers & Acquisitions, Whitepapers

European M&A Study 2022 by C’M’S’ Law. Tax.

This year’s Study covers almost 500 share and asset deals on which CMS European offices advised in 2021. This is a record number of deals for one year and reflects the M&A boom in 2021. We observed that normal deal metrics applied in most of those transactions: a retreat from the particularly ‘buyer-friendly’ approach we found in 2020, and a return to more standard seller and buyer provisions.

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06 Nov
Chapter News

Council of the EU | EU adopts rules to better measure the environment’s contribution to the economy

Today, the Council formally adopted the amended regulation on European environmental economic accounts, the EU’s common statistical system which brings together economic and environmental information. The new rules extend the scope of the European environmental economic accounts, introducing forest accounts, ecosystem accounts, and environmental subsidies accounts. The amended regulation aims to provide better information for the European Green Deal, in order to support monitoring and evaluation of the EU’s progress in meeting its environmental objectives.   New account modules  The current regulation on European environmental economic...

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06 Nov
Chapter News

ECB | Competition policy in a changing world

Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at an event to mark the 15th anniversary of the Autorité de la concurrence Paris, 5 November 2024   It is truly a pleasure to be back here today to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Autorité de la concurrence. Competition policy in Europe has always played an important role in ensuring the functioning of our Economic and Monetary Union. The main objective of competition policy has been to preserve competition within Member States and...

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06 Nov
Chapter News

European Council | Council publishes 2023 international climate finance figures

In 2023, the European Union and its 27 member states contributed €28.6 billion in climate finance from public sources and mobilised an additional amount of €7.2 billion of private finance to support developing countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Council published the figures today, in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29), which will take place from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. The...

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06 Nov
Chapter News

European Commission | Climate report shows the largest annual drop in EU greenhouse gas emissions for decades

EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023, compared to 2022, reveals the latest climate action progress report by the European Commission. The report states that net greenhouse gas emissions are now 37% below 1990 levels. Over the same period, EU Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 68%. This points to the fact that reducing emissions and economic growth are compatible. It also confirms that the EU remains on track to reach its goal of reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030.  Among the report’s findings are: ...

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05 Nov
Member News

K-Mine | Mining Miracles or Misfires: Opportunities and Risks in Emerging Markets

In the dynamic sphere of global investment, emerging markets are capturing increasing attention as critical venues for mining initiatives. These regions, marked by their swift economic growth and expansive reserves of untapped natural resources, present compelling opportunities for mining companies aiming to broaden their operational scope and stimulate growth. For instance, countries within Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America have reported growth rates surpassing 5% annually, significantly outpacing those of more developed economies. However, the allure of high returns is...

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