04 Nov
Member News, News

How To Properly Fire An Employee

Termination should not be the first thing to come to mind when an employee is not entirely working out, but sometimes it does become necessary. When termination is the only option, make sure to handle the situation properly: Document Everything If you’re continually having to correct the same behaviors, you need to have a record showing this. The first time should be just a warning, but it should still be properly documented for future reference. Enforce Disciplinary Action Simply warning...

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04 Nov
Member News, News

5 Techniques to Get You Ransomware-Ready

Most of us have heard of “ransomware,” but what is it? Who does it impact? How can you protect your business? Think of ransomware as the smoke and mirrors of cyber attacks; the last ditch effort to take as much loot and valuable intel as possible before heading to the next victim. It’s an incredibly effective and popular way for cyber attackers to distract their victims from another covert attack, which may occur simultaneous to the ransomware. In fact, ransomware is...

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04 Nov
Chapter News, News

A Conversation with EU Ambassador to the US Stavros Lambrinidis

Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis represents the interests of the European Union in Washington, DC. Ambassador Lambrinidis has held previous positions as the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, the Greek Foreign Minister, and Vice-President of the European Parliament. In our discussion, Ambassador Lambrinidis provides insights into the EU’s relationship with the US, the positive contributions of the EU to European prosperity, and some of the challenges of “dual citizenship” within EU member states. Click here for the video: A Conversation with EU...

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04 Nov
Chapter News, News

Equal Pay Day: Joint Statement by First Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioners Thyssen and Jourová

Women in the European Union still earn on average 16% less than men, a slight improvement from last year's 16.2%. This year the European Equal Pay Day falls on 4 November. It marks the day when women symbolically stop getting paid compared to their male colleagues for the same job. Ahead of this symbolic day, First Vice-President Frans Timmermans, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility Marianne Thyssen and Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová...

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01 Nov
Chapter News, News

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists – 2nd November 2019

Freedom of expression, in all its forms, is the very essence of democracy. Only with a thriving, free and independent media landscape, we can hold governments, businesses and society at large accountable. And precisely for this fundamental right, far too often, journalists and media workers are attacked, persecuted, harassed, or intimidated for carrying out their work. Most journalists are not wounded in the heat of war coverage, but suffer violence in our immediate surroundings. In 2018 alone, 94 journalists...

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01 Nov
Brexit News, Member News

Vulcan Insight | Analysis of the latest EU Developments 28 October – 1 November 2019

Key Events This Week Brexit is just a stage This week the European Council opted to extend Article 50 until 31 January 2020 to allow more time for the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement. If the UK Parliament passes the Withdrawal Bill, Brexit could take place earlier on 1 December 2019 or 1 January 2020. In Brussels Michel Barnier called for a close partnership between the EU and UK after Brexit, acknowledging that peace in Ireland must remain a priority and that...

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30 Oct
Brexit News, Member News

Brexit Update: U.K. General Election Set for 12 December 2019

By Huw Beverley-Smith, James Ellis-Rees, Christopher Jefferies | The Faegre Baker DanielsThe United Kingdom's (U.K.) exit from the European Union (EU) has been delayed until 31 January 2020, prolonging uncertainty for individuals and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The U.K. Parliament has decided to use this time to hold a general election in December.The 'Flextension' As discussed in our update last week, the U.K. Prime Minister was required by Parliament to seek an extension to the Brexit process.Yesterday, the EU...

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30 Oct
Member News

How You Can Profitably Enter the US Market: 10 Legal Myths Debunked

By Marc Friedman, Global Commerce Education We have observed that there are a lot of myths and untruths in what people believe about doing business in the US and it often stops companies from moving toward their US market expansion goals. The biggest source of misconceptions seems to be the legal field so we are happy to bring you this compendium of 10 common legal myths about US Market Entry and why they are incorrect. It is authored by Marc Friedman,...

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29 Oct
Brexit News, Chapter News

Brexit: European Council adopts decision to extend the period under Article 50

The European Council has adopted a decision to extend the period under Article 50.3 (of the Treaty on the European Union), in the context of the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU. The extension will last until 31 January 2020 to allow more time for the ratification of the withdrawal agreement. The withdrawal can take place earlier on 1 December 2019 or 1 January 2020, if the withdrawal agreement is ratified by both parties. For the duration of the extension the United Kingdom remains...

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29 Oct
Member News

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2020

By Josias N. Dewey | Joshua C. Krumholz | Brian J. Colandreo | Ieuan G. Mahony | Holland & Knight LLP Holland & Knight attorneys contributed to the Global Legal Insights' Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2020 book that covers government attitude and definition, cryptocurrency regulation, sales regulation, taxation, money transmission laws and anti-money laundering requirements, promotion and testing, ownership and licensing requirements, mining, border restrictions and more. Technology Partner Joe Dewey served as the book's contributing editor. He also authored the industry chapter...

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