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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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US and EU Agree on Trade Framework Agreement – Implications for ESG/CSR Compliance

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On August 21, the US and EU announced that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The Framework Agreement expands upon earlier official statements on the US-EU trade deal and...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - December 2024 - Tariffs, and the Temptation to Use Them as Geopolitical Leverage

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The United States has a long history of using tariffs. The first significant tariff legislation was the Tariff Act of 1789, signed by President George Washington. Tariffs have been used for various purposes over the years,...more

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WTO Extends E-Commerce Tariff Moratorium as Broader Negotiations Continue

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The World Trade Organization’s (“WTO”) 13th Ministerial Conference (“MC13”) has extended the e-commerce customs duty moratorium for another two years, providing another short reprieve for digital services companies from the...more

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Beyond Brexit: How Does the New Relationship between the UK and EU Affect Technology Transactions?

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The end of the Brexit transition period and the implementation of the new UK/EU Trade Agreement have had a significant impact on technology transactions throughout Europe. Businesses entering into Europe-wide technology...more

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Business and Human Rights: Energy and Extractives In A Changing Landscape of New Generation Trade Agreements Protecting and...

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Allegations of genocide, forced labour, or widespread abuse of minorities in various countries fill the airspace daily; governments are increasingly paying heed to business practices abroad. In the EU and its member States,...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: January 2021

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The European Commission Consults on New EU Competition Rules for Distribution Agreements - The Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and its accompanying Vertical Guidelines (VGL) are designed...more

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Fifteen Asia-Pacific Countries Form a New Trading Bloc

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Accounting for 30% of the world’s population and 30% of global GDP, the bloc is larger than the European Union. As the United Kingdom continues to negotiate trade agreements with the European Union and other trading...more

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Cybersecurity 2020 — The Year in Preview: Brexit, Data Flows and Cybersecurity

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Editors’ Note: This is the third in our fourth-annual end-of-year series examining important trends in data privacy and cybersecurity in the coming year. Our previous entries discussed the CCPA and threats to the energy grid....more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: October

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On 6 September 2017, the Court of Justice, the European Union (“EU”)’s highest court, issued its much awaited decision in a case of abuse of dominance by a US microchip manufacturer using exclusivity or loyalty rebates, i.e....more

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UK begins to Reshape its World Trading Relationships following Brexit with Parliamentary Inquiry into Potential US/UK Trade Deal

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One of the advantages of Brexit is that the UK will be free to agree its own trade deals with the rest of the world for the first time in nearly 50 years. However, until the UK formally leaves the European Union the EU...more

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Top 12 EU Legal Developments to Watch in 2017

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Sheppard Mullin’s EU team has created a list of major legal shifts that await General Counsel and Compliance Officers in the areas of competition, EU regulatory and trade in 2017. These challenges may have an impact on your...more

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EU Legal Developments That May Impact Your Business in 2017

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Sheppard Mullin’s EU team has created a list of major legal shifts that await General Counsel and Compliance Officers in the areas of competition, EU regulatory and trade in 2017. These challenges may have an impact on your...more

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Managing Environment Risk in Trade Agreements Post-Brexit: What Can We Expect?

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The UK’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), assuming the UK does not negotiate continued participation in the EU’s Internal Market and the Common Commercial Policy (on similar terms as now), will impact its existing...more

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The UK has voted to leave the EU: What now?

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The British public have voted that the UK should leave the EU. The EU Referendum vote (the Leave Vote) does not by itself result in an automatic UK exit from the EU. The EU Treaty provides for a framework for a...more

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