16 Jul
Chapter News

ESMA responds to European Commission consultation on renewed sustainable finance strategy

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has submitted a response to the European Commission’s (EC) consultation on the renewed sustainable finance strategy. The response covers a broad range of topics from strengthening the foundations for sustainable finance, increasing opportunities for citizens, financial institutions and corporates to have a positive impact on sustainability, to managing and reducing risks relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. In ESMA’s view, the future strategy on sustainable finance should aim...

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16 Jul
Chapter News

Boosting the EU’s Green Recovery: EU invests over €2 billion in 140 key transport projects to jump-start the economy

The EU is supporting the economic recovery in all Member States by injecting almost €2.2 billion into 140 key transport projects. These projects will help build missing transport links across the continent, support sustainable transport and create jobs. The projects will receive funding through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU's grant scheme supporting transport infrastructure. With this budget, the EU will deliver on its climate objectives set out in the European Green Deal. A very strong emphasis is on projects reinforcing railways,...

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16 Jul
Chapter News, COVID-19 News

The Next Phase of the Crisis: Further Action Needed for a Resilient Recovery By Kristalina Georgieva

When the Group of Twenty industrialized and emerging market economies (G-20) finance ministers and central bank governors last met in April, the world was in the midst of the Great Lockdown forced by the outbreak of COVID-19. As they meet virtually this week, many countries are gradually reopening, even as the pandemic remains with us. Clearly, we have entered a new phase of the crisis—one that will require further policy agility and action to secure a durable and shared recovery. I believe...

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16 Jul
Chapter News

The EU Court of Justice invalidates Decision 2016/1250 on the adequacy of the protection provided by the EU-US Data Protection Shield

However, it considers that Commission Decision 2010/87 on standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to processors established in third countries is valid. Read the full press release here: The Court of Justice invalidates Decision 2016/1250 on the adequacy of the protection provided by the EU-US Data Protection Shield Compliments of the European Commission.

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16 Jul
Member News

NautaDutilh | What does the new Google decision by the Belgian DPA mean for other organisations?

On 14 July 2020, the Belgian DPA fined Google 600.000 EUR, by far the highest fine handed out to date in Belgium. The decision is interesting not just for Google (and Google users) but also for other organisations, due to the lessons it holds regarding international jurisdiction, special categories of personal data and the conditions for the right to erasure or "right to be forgotten". The facts are fairly simple: 12 results of a Google search for X, the CEO...

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15 Jul
Member News

Vulcan Insight | The future of EU corporation tax is uncertain as ECJ rules in favour of Apple & Ireland

In a landmark ruling the General Court of the European Union has annulled the European Commission’s 2016 decision to order the Irish Government to recoup €13.1 billion in back taxes from Apple. In an unprecedented move at the time the European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, ordered the Irish Government to recoup the money from the US tech giant, over what it alleged were two special rulings made for Apple. The rulings allowed Apple to pay “substantially and artificially” lower...

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15 Jul
Member News

Tradewind | When PPP and Bank Loans Fall Short, Trade Finance Provides Flexibility and Fast Funding to Ease Economic Effects of Coronavirus

On Thursday, May 28th, Tradewind Finance, EACC-NY, Pepper Hamilton (now Troutman Pepper), and CLA Connect jointly conducted a webinar titled “How to Navigate the After Effects of the U.S. Stimulus Packages". The webinar included discussions on the Paycheck Protection Program and how it differs with offerings by the EU, as well as other available programs for funding to combat the economic effects and supply chain disruptions that have resulted from Covid-19. During the webinar, Tradewind’s William Avedon narrowed in on...

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15 Jul
COVID-19 News, Member News

Andersen | To Help Businesses Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic, States and Cities Are Offering New Incentives and Relief Programs

Several states and cities are offering loans, grants and other incentives to help businesses weather the harsh economic environment created by COVID-19. At the same time, states struggling to contain budget deficits, such as California, are moving to scale back an important business deduction and impose a limit on the amount of credits that may be claimed. The COVID-19 global pandemic has severely impacted the global economy. To help keep businesses afloat, many state governments have created programs that offer...

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15 Jul
Member News

RK&O | Compliance in Focus: Responding to Remote Interview Requests in White Collar and Regulatory Investigations

Without a nationwide resolution to the COVID-19 pandemic in immediate sight, remote interviews are likely to become an increasing part of government investigations in the near term.  Previously, remote testimony likely meant only that the investigators and interviewee were in separate locations; counsel had the opportunity to be together with the client for the testimony.  But under the current circumstances, remote testimony requires all parties—including a lawyer and her client—to participate from separate locations. Defense counsel will need to adapt her practice...

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15 Jul
Chapter News

Fair and Simple Taxation: EU Commission proposes new package of measures to contribute to Europe’s recovery and growth

The European Commission has today adopted an ambitious new Tax Package to ensure that EU tax policy supports Europe's economic recovery and long-term growth. The Package is built on the twin pillars of fairness and simplicity. Fair taxation remains a top priority for the European Commission, as a means of protecting public revenues, which will play an important role for the EU's economic recovery in the short-run and prosperity in the long-run. Today's Package seeks to boost tax fairness, by intensifying the...

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