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Mayor Bloomberg Outlines Ambitious Proposal To Protect City Against The Effects Of Climate Change To Build A Stronger, More Resilient New York

Multi-Year Investments to Fortify Vulnerable Neighborhoods and Increase Economic Development Across the City – Including Areas Recovering from Hurricane Sandy Mayor’s Address and the Report – “A Stronger, More Resilient New York” – Available on www.nyc.gov             Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today presented “A Stronger, More Resilient New York,” the comprehensive and ambitious report that analyzes the city’s climate risks and outlines recommendations to protect neighborhoods and infrastructure from future climate events. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Bloomberg...

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Pepper Hamilton LLP Corporate & Securities Law Alert

Access to the U.S. Capital Markets by Foreign Issuers: A Guide to Rule 144A and Regulation S Offerings Public and private entities can access the U.S. capital markets without registering the offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by issuing securities under Rule 144A and/or Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act). Rule 144A offerings are typically used to offer non-convertible or convertible debt and preferred stock. Rule 144A and Regulation S...

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Joseph V. DeMarco Recognized in 2013 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business Guide

We are pleased to announce the inclusion of Joseph V. DeMarco in the 2013 edition of the Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide as a leading lawyer nationwide for Privacy & Data Security (Band 2). Interviewees described Joseph as being “the real deal,” and noted “his ability to condense complex legal terminology into business-focused advice.”  The Chambers' directories are highly respected, competitive and prestigious rankings of law firms and individual lawyers worldwide. The rankings are assessed through an extensive...

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All eyes on Finnish startups – boosting foothold in the US market

Some 60 people gathered at the residence of the Consul General of Finland in New York Jukka Pietikäinen for Finnish Growth Company Showcase on Thursday, May 23. The evening reception was organized by Commercial Attaché Silve Parviainen together with Tero Kuittinen from Alekstra and Miikka Lehtonen from Aalto University. The program included presentations from seven growth companies interested in reinforcing their presence in the US market. In fact, the program was so interesting that the guests were willing to brave a...

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GSP Currently Set to Expire Next Month

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade program is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2013. Under GSP, thousands of products originating in over 100 developing countries are eligible for duty-free entry into the United States. Since its inception in 1976, GSP has been renewed periodically by Congress. However, there have been a number of instances in which the program has been allowed to lapse, meaning that Congress failed to renew the program prior to the expiration date. Most recently,...

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EU and U.S. Legislators Meet in Dublin

From May 31 to June 1, 2013, members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the European Parliament met in Dublin, Ireland, for the 74th inter-parliamentary meeting of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (TLD). The TLD fosters discussion and collaboration between the European Parliament and the US Congress on specific topics of mutual concern. During the meeting in Dublin, legislators focused on issues including shared economic and financial challenges, upcoming negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, legislative developments relating...

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Portugal Secretary of State of Finance Visits the NYSE

Manuel Luis Rodrigues, Secretary of State of Finance, Portugal, visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday, June 4 as part of NYSE Euronext’s inaugural Pan European Days, a program that was organised in partnership with EACCNY. To mark the occasion, Mr. Rodrigues was joined by European company executives and officials, including EACCNY President James Rosener, in ringing The Opening Bell®. Sponsored by NYSE Euronext and in partnership with the European American Chamber of Commerce New York as well as...

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Pepper Hamilton Client Alert: Landmark Swap Rules Adopted by CFTC

At its Twenty-Ninth Meeting to consider rulemaking under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2012 (Dodd-Frank) on May 16, 2013, the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) adopted three final rules that make significant progress towards completing its rulemaking agenda. CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler commented, "Today the CFTC is voting on reforms that will make public transparency in the swaps market a reality ... Though many of the 52 rules we have completed before today have...

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EU Trade Commissioner in New York City Highlights Global Benefits of Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership

EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht in New York City discussed the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. In his speech to the European American Chamber of Commerce, he stressed that removing transatlantic trade barriers will deliver major benefits to the European Union and the United States, boosting economic growth and stimulating business confidence.  Noting that uncertainty about the economic future has held companies back from investment decisions, he also pointed out that an agreement would send a powerful signal that...

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Mason Hayes & Curran wins Irish Law Firm of the Year 2013 & Client Service Law Firm of the Year 2013

Client Service Law Firm of the Year 2013 The 'Chambers Europe Awards for Excellence' are presented annually and recognise outstanding law firms and legal professionals. The "Client Service Law Firm of the Year” is based on feedback and recommendations made by clients. This accolade is particularly coveted as awards are only presented to select firms and we were one of only eight firms in Europe to receive this honour. Feedback from clients included: “The firm gives great strategic input and wants to...

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