There was no respite in privacy and cyber law in December 2021, despite the holidays and COVID-19 case surge. Domestically, U.S. regulators stepped up their efforts, signaling their focus on privacy policies (FTC) and security incident notification (federal banking agencies); meanwhile Democratic senators urged the CFPB to take a more proactive stance with consumer reporting agencies. In U.S. litigation, Illinois' biometric statute (BIPA) continued to take center stage, as did FTC settlements with companies accused of deceptive practices related...

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On January 1, 2022, new EU rules on digital content and on the sale of goods entered into force. Two European directives, , Directive (EU) 2019/770 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services (L_2019136EN.01000101.xml (europa.eu)) and Directive (EU) 2019/771 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sale of goods (L_2019136EN.01002801.xml (europa.eu)), are intended to harmonize key consumer contract law rules across the EU. Following a two-year transposition period during which the Member States had to implement the...

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In the course of 2021 there were several developments in EU tax law. This annual edition of EU Tax Alert provides an overview of those developments on both direct and indirect taxation. This annual edition of EU Tax Alert provides an overview of those developments, in which we highlight: Brexit & State Aid: The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Brexit & Direct Taxation: The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Council of the EU adopts new rules to strengthen administrative cooperation...

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Electrified cars are the same as the others in their appearance but in fact have very different characteristics. This is why you need specially dedicated tyres Are all tyres the same? Of course not. A sports car has different requirements from those of a city car; the former, for example, will need maximum grip during acceleration and braking, whereas the latter will need a greater level of comfort and a lower rolling resistance in order to reduce fuel consumption. And...

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Key insights Outsourced finance and accounting professionals help direct the financial processes that would typically be done by your own employees. One of the biggest advantages of outsourced support is customizing a high functioning team with additional knowledge and resources. A team with multiple layers and several sets of eyes looking at the numbers can enhance internal controls and reduce risk. Bringing in additional resources can help you transition through times of peak workload. It was a moment many business...

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Over the last fortnight, the European Commission has come under significant fire over its draft plans on classifying some nuclear and natural gas energy under its sustainable finance taxonomy. According to the draft proposal, which was shared with EU Member States in the dying hours of the last year, the Commission plans to classify both “transitional” green sources. The EU’s sustainable finance taxonomy sets out which products or industrial processes can be classified as sustainable, thus encouraging institutional and retail...

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The EACC, in partnership with the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI), wants to keep its members up to date with the latest developments in property taxes in the USA and Europe. IPTI has put together below a selection of articles from IPTI Xtracts; more articles can be found on its website (www.ipti.org). UNITED STATES New York: NYC Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform Releases Final Report Report recommends the most significant changes to New York City’s property tax system in 40 years The...

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In this week’s Roar, we’ve got the latest on predictions for more ocean volatility, supply chains in the news for the wrong reason (again), the importance of empty containers, the year in review for U.K. shipping, and the state of air cargo. But first, we’re fearing our hopes of an improved supply chain in 2022 may have been dashed. While there’s one ray of light—thanks to shippers sourcing increased capacity, containers are moving in and out of China much faster—but,...

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Your startup may be eligible for a $100,000 tax credit that can be used to offset your payroll taxes. The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program is ever-changing since creation of the credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in April 2020.  It has been extended and expanded, changing the ERTC program’s end date several times under the American Rescue Plan Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...

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