17 Jun
Chapter News, News

EU Council gives the green light to launch free-trade talks with the United States

On 14 June 2013, EU trade ministers mandated the Commission to negotiate a sweeping EU–US trade and investment pact. The talks are expected to be formally launched at the G8 on 17 June. This "transatlantic trade and investment partnership" (TTIP) is a major priority for the Irish Presidency of the Council. "The main achievement today has been the EU–US mandate," said Richard Bruton, Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, who chaired the Council meeting. "This agreement will...

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17 Jun
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Minister Bruton briefs EU Parliament on Friday’s historic agreement on EU/US Trade

EU Trade Council on Friday reached agreement on mandate to start talks on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Ireland's Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, is today (Monday) in Brussels to brief the EU Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) on Friday’s historic agreement at the EU Trade Council on a mandate to start talks with the US on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Last Friday the Council of EU Trade Ministers, chaired by Minister Bruton,...

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17 Jun
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The European Union at the G8 Summit in Lough Erne (UK)

17/06/2013  -  External relations and foreign affairs This year's G8 summit takes place in Lough Erne in Northern Ireland and is chaired by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The European Union is a full member of the G8 and is represented by European Council President Van Rompuy and European Commission President Barroso.  |PHOTOS|VIDEO| In this context also see: The European Union at the G8 summit in Lough Erne (UK) on 17-18 June 2013  FACTSHEET: The G8 Summit in Lough Erne (UK) on 17-18...

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12 Jun
Chapter News

ExportNYC: A Roadmap for Creating Jobs Through Exports

We wanted to let you know about a new report the office of the  Manhattan Borough President released today called ExportNYC: A Roadmap for Creating Jobs Through Exports. You can read more about it in today’s Wall Street Journal, and access the full report on their website here. With ExportNYC, they offer a comprehensive vision for how New York can help local businesses create solid, good paying jobs by exporting more of their goods and services around the globe. In 2010,...

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11 Jun
Chapter News, New York Related News, News

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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11 Jun
Member News, News

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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07 Jun
Member News, News

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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06 Jun
Member News, News

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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04 Jun
Member News, News

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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04 Jun
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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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