By Michael Paglialonga, Eli Freedberg, Shannon Meade, and Alex MacDonald Amid growing concerns about the continued absence of a quorum at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the resulting inability of the NLRB to issue decisions in representation and unfair labor practice cases, the New York State Legislature concluded its session by passing S8034A/A8590, a bill that would significantly expand the state’s authority in labor matters traditionally handled by the NLRB pursuant to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)....

By Sarah Blazek, Jochen Christoph Hegener, and Laura Habermann On 25 June 2025 the European Commission (Commission) adopted the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) (see also the Commission's press release). The CISAF is a way of supporting the Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation (Clean Industrial Deal). The aim of the Clean Industrial Deal is to reach net zero emissions in the EU by 2050 while at the same time making the EU more competitive (more on the Clean...

Fresh off the passage of the the budget, judicial victories, and achieving a cease fire between Israel and Iran, the Trump administration is on the verge of closing its initial chapter in its dramatic changes of America's foreign economic policy. The 90-day hiatus since Liberation Day comes to an end in the week ahead. Ahead of it, President Trump has indicated letters will go out to individual countries to announce the new bilateral tariff that will be imposed on...

Spain was the fifth largest recipient of financial services foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024 in Europe, according to EY's latest financial services attractiveness survey. FDI actually grew by 29% with regard to total new projects and existing projects expanded from 17 in 2023 to 24 in 2024. The attraction of new projects contributed to Spain's fifth place in the ranking. Our country did therefore attract 21 new FDI projects in financial services in 2024, compared to 14 in...

With President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause ending this week, many governments (particularly in Asia) continue the struggle to secure new trade deals with Washington. Only deals with the UK, Vietnam, and a limited agreement with China have been announced to date. Japan faces steep auto and metals tariffs, with talks stalled, and South Korea was hoping for a new FTA but sees little chance of that happening before the deadline. India’s talks have stalled over agriculture, and Southeast Asian countries...

Quantum Europe Strategy: the EU’s bold plan for the upcoming tech revolution On Wednesday, 2 July, the European Commission unveiled its ambitious Quantum Europe Strategy, a landmark plan to position the continent as a global leader in the revolutionary field of quantum technologies by 2030. The strategy seeks to harness Europe’s scientific prowess and transform it into industrial and economic strength, ensuring the EU remains sovereign and competitive in a sector poised to reshape the world, from healthcare and cybersecurity to...

IESE Business School has once again been ranked among the top three business schools in the world for Open-enrollment Executive Education Programs by the Financial Times in 2025—marking the fourth consecutive year the school earns this distinction. The ranking highlights IESE’s international reach, outstanding participant satisfaction (9.96/10), and the strong global network that participants gain access to. IESE’s global strengths stem from a robust international faculty, a powerful alumni and executive network, and a unique general management approach that supports...

This article appeared in the GGIGlobal Alliance FYI Trust & Estate Planning News, No. 15, June 2025. By Diane K. Roskies Global mobility presents unique challenges in estate planning, where even minor oversights can have far-reaching consequences – sparking disputes, incurring penalties, and leading to financial losses across jurisdictions. From misaligned wills and inadequate liquidity planning to overlooked compliance requirements, these pitfalls are often avoidable with careful planning. Blunder No. 1: Two wills that revoke each other  For US citizens and permanent residents with...