EIB Group Boards approve €2 billion to reinforce Europe’s energy autonomy. Focus on renewables, energy savings and grid upgrades. European Investment Fund unlocks more financing for Europe’s tech leadership and competitiveness. The Boards of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group approved a total of €10 billion in financing, including almost €2 billion for initiatives to expand Europe’s clean energy investments, ensure affordability and bolster competitiveness. The Board of the EIB endorsed loans to support the production of offshore wind power...

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Economic substance doctrine affirmed; integrated M&A plans face heightened risk. What the Tenth Circuit’s Liberty Global decision means for M&A tax planning On April 21, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the government’s economic substance win in Liberty Global, Inc. v. United States, No. 23-1410. The court held that section 7701(o) applies even when a transaction mechanically complies with the Internal Revenue Code (Code), and that common mergers and acquisitions (M&A) building blocks (i.e., section 351...

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The consumer goods industry is running out of room to hide behind price. By late 2025, category volumes were slipping into decline even as retail sales stayed positive—a clear sign that topline gains are still all price, not product. With inflation pressures intensifying again from rising energy and shipping costs, pricing alone won’t cut it. The next wave of growth will have to come from something harder: winning back consumers through innovation, sharper portfolios, and flawless execution. Why pricing is...

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It started as merely trying out artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Now, more and more employers (and their employees) are relying on AI for their everyday operations, including drafting emails and summaries, screening and ranking applicants, managing employee performance, and answering routine questions. This expanded role has changed AI from a casual acquaintance into a new “co-worker” that can influence employment decisions, outcomes, and experiences. Employers are reviewing AI tools, assessing risks and deciding which tools are authorized in...

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