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09 Oct

An new e-commerce gateway to and from the US, with Salesupply!

Posted by EACCNY
October 9, 2014

On the 1st of October 2014, cross-border specialist for online retailers, brands and manufacturers Salesupply, has opened a new office in the US. From here, Salesupply - A EACCNY Member - will start supporting EU and Chinese online retailers to enter the US e-commerce market. “We are the gateway for online retailers to the US and from the US to Europe, China and Brazil,” says Timon van den Berg, Country Manager for the US. After the opening of a Chinese office in...

09 Oct

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European Court of Justice Upholds the “Right to be Forgotten”

Posted by EACCNY
October 14, 2014

In a May 13, 2014, ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ)—the European Union’s highest court—acknowledged that under current EU data protection law, EU citizens have the right to request that internet search engines, such as Google, remove search results directly related to them. This landmark ruling on the “right to be forgotten” ensures that citizens—not algorithms—are in control of the online information available when their name is entered in a search engine. This right is not absolute, but is...

08 Oct

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Designing a Stable Monetary Union – Progress and Open Issues

Posted by EACCNY
October 8, 2014

Speech by Dr. Andreas Dombret Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank at Brookings Institution in Washington DC | October 8, 2014 Thank you for having me here today. It is a privilege to speak at an institution as distinguished as Brookings. For almost a century now, this institute has provided essential analytical input for the work of policymakers around the world. Naturally, this includes central banks such as the Bundesbank. And it is at the Bundesbank that my speech...

08 Oct

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Ninth Circuit Case Portends Implications for Alien Tort Claims Act Liability Throughout Corporate Supply Chains – See more at: https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/ninth-circuit-case-portends-implications-alien-tort-claims-act-liabili#sthash.S42i8OT3.dpuf

Posted by EACCNY
October 8, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum1 upholding the dismissal of an Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA) suit, left a great deal unanswered. The Kiobel decision did, however, limit the potential for future ATCA claims by applying a strong presumption against that statute's extraterritorial application. There have since been some mixed appellate court decisions regarding the statute's extraterritorial application,2 but a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit may...

08 Oct

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EU enlargement in 2014 and beyond: Progress & Challenges

Posted by EACCNY
October 8, 2014

In a set of annual reports adopted today, the European Commission has assessed the progress made over the past year by the countries wishing to join the EU in the Western Balkans and by Turkey, and the challenges ahead. Presenting the annual Enlargement Package, Commissioner Štefan Füle said: "Five years ago, we set out to strengthen the credibility and the transformative power of enlargement policy. We put a particular emphasis on three pillars: rule of law in 2012, economic governance...

07 Oct

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The real TTIP is a prize worth having

Posted by EACCNY
October 7, 2014

Rotterdam, 7 October 2014 | Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade Ladies and gentlemen, I don't think I can think of anywhere in Europe, and perhaps even in the world, that would be a better place to talk about trade than Rotterdam. Well… maybe if we were in the Port of Antwerp… but there I'm showing my Belgian colours! These cities live and breathe trade. They also have a special role among statisticians. When experts look at Trade statistics, they need to...

07 Oct

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Work with the European Union

Posted by EACCNY
October 7, 2014

The EU Delegation is hiring! Put your international relations skills to use and contribute to the long-standing transatlantic relationship by joining our team. Consider a career at the EU Delegation to the United States, one of the European Union’s largest and most active diplomatic missions. Located in downtown Washington, DC, we offer an excellent staff benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; a retirement savings plan; and competitive vacation time. We are currently in search of one executive assistant...

03 Oct

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SMEs still struggled in 2013, in spite of signs of positive economic recovery

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October 7, 2014

In 2013, economic conditions remained challenging for SMEs in most Member States. Economic results suggest there is a recovery, but it is uneven and not yet following a robust trajectory. These are the conclusions of the annual SMEs Performance Review and country-specific SBA factsheets published today by the European Commission. In 2013, the numbers of SMEs and their value added stood above pre-crisis levels of 2008, but SMEs’ employment was still some way below that mark since it was down...

02 Oct

Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Hearings in Brussels, TTIP Discussions in Washington

Posted by EACCNY
August 7, 2015

There is a lot going on this week with regards to trade, and TTIP in particular on both sides of the Atlantic. Yesterday, the European Parliament continued its hearings, interviewing Lord Jonathan Hill, Commissioner- elect for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union. Lord Hill failed to convince members of Parliament and has been recalled for a second hearing. Today’s hearings started with Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner – designate for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs. Hearings are scheduled to proceed...

02 Oct

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DS-Concept Provides $3 Million Export Factoring Facility to Indian Auto-Parts Manufacturer

Posted by EACCNY
October 2, 2014

DS-Concept Factoring, Inc., a global commercial finance company specializing in international non-recourse factoring, has provided a $3 million export accounts receivable facility to an automobile parts manufacturer in India. The client, who provides truck and tractor parts to major automobile manufacturers in the USA, and Europe, is implementing this non-recourse factoring facility to free up their local borrowing facilities so they can reinvest in additional inventory and capital expenditure to accommodate growing sales. By working with DS-Concept, the client can now replace the...

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