Competitiveness week: Ministers meet, businesses commit, and simplification stalls It was a competitiveness-centred week: responsible ministers met on Monday, 28 September, leading European companies signalled they are ready to invest more in Europe, and the European Parliament failed to agree on the first of six simplifications “omnibus” packages proposed by the European Commission. During the Council meeting On Monday (29 September), ministers discussed the simplification packages with industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné. Governments of the 27 member states agreed that administrative burdens needed to...

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Pirelli has received the prestigious ADI International Compasso d'Oro, one of the most authoritative awards in the world in the field of industrial design. It is the first time in history  that a tyre has been honoured with this accolade: the credit goes to the  Pirelli P Zero E, a product that embodies innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology. A PRIZE THAT CELEBRATES THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY The award was conferred in the  Mobility Design category during the special international edition of the Compasso d'Oro...

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A total of $30.68 billion of domestic, private-label CMBS was issued during the third quarter, pushing volume for the year through September to $90.85 billion. That's substantial. It compares with the $29.08 billion that was issued during last year's third quarter and the $72.74 billion issued through the first nine months of 2024. At the rate things are running now, the year could see more than $121 billion of issuance. To put that volume in perspective, annual issuance has averaged $74.29...

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Robotics startups can live or die by their intellectual property (IP). Strong IP can protect innovations, deter competitors, and be the difference between attracting investment or being left behind. Yet, in a field that blends hardware, software, AI, and data, many young companies stumble on the basics — whether by overlooking trade secrets, disclosing technology too soon, or failing to plan an international patent strategy. Greenberg Taurig will share hard earned insights into the IP landscape for robotics during RoboBusiness (Oct. 15-16 in...

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The IRS on September 30 released Notice 2025-46 and Notice 2025-49 , providing interim guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT). These notices address a broad range of issues, including rules for domestic corporate transactions, troubled companies, consolidated groups, financial statement adjustments, and numerous other provisions including mark-to-market adjustments, repair expenditures for certain regulated taxpayers, and certain “eligible” Section 197 goodwill. The guidance offers meaningful relief and clarity for taxpayers as they navigate CAMT compliance ahead of final regulations. PwC will publish additional...

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A government shutdown may occur if the U.S. Congress does not pass a continuing resolution by September 30, 2025. The shutdown would impact certain immigration-related services and operations. Below is an overview of the potential impacts as well as some strategies to consider in the event of a government shutdown. Quick Hits A government shutdown may occur if the U.S. Congress does not pass a continuing resolution by September 30, 2025, impacting certain immigration-related services and operations. During a government...

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A shutdown impacts the industry in various ways: Medicare and Medicaid continue, but discretionary-funded services face interruptions. October 1, the first day of the 2026 federal fiscal year (FFY), is here — and we are now in a federal government shutdown. Existing FFY 2025 funding expired on September 30, and Congress was unable to pass a funding extension. Typically, that has been done via a “continuing resolution” (CR) or an omnibus funding package. Until there is a funding extension enacted, government...

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