Member News
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Members and friends braved Miami’s legendary evening traffic to join EACC Florida and Cozen O’Connor on Thursday, November 20, for our Beaujolais Nouveau Day Business Mixer. The event took place in the elegant lobby of the Southeast Financial Center, graciously hosted by President’s Circle Member Cozen O’Connor.
Guests enjoyed lively conversation and delicious bites while being among the first to taste the Beaujolais Nouveau 2025. Following brief remarks by EACC Florida Executive Direct...
In short: busy, dynamic, exceptionally well organized, and buzzing with energy.
This year’s edition of transport logistic, air cargo & project cargo Americas—organized by Messe München at the Miami Beach Convention Center—brought together a remarkable concentration of supply chain, logistics, and international trade professionals.
One fun behind-the-scenes detail: Trade Show Director Robert Schoenberger from Messe München often paused to listen to the crowd, saying he could judge attend...
On Monday, November 3rd, EACC Florida—together with the World Trade Center Miami, the Miami-Dade Beacon Council and Greenberg Traurig—was honored to host a private, invitation-only luncheon featuring Guest of Honor H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė, EU Ambassador to the United States. The event brought together a distinguished delegation of Ambassadors and senior diplomats from 14 EU Member States, alongside representatives f...
Baby boomers are set to give a staggering $124 trillion through 2048 to heirs, according to market researcher Cerulli Advisors in a 2024 report. But are the next generations prepared to accept it or will they become “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations”? That depends on the work that both givers and receivers do before the handoff, experts say. Without proper communication, guidance and planning, wealth and legacies can be lost to taxes, squandering, conflicts or simply fo...
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) introducing a weighted H-1B Cap selection process favoring unique beneficiaries. This weighted selection process will replace the current random lottery system. Under the weighted H-1B cap selection process, beneficiaries would be entered into the H-1B selection pool in a weighted manner based on the wage offered by their prospective employer. Read more.
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President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, bringing sweeping tax changes for businesses. The legislation builds on key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), while introducing several new benefits aimed at reducing business tax burdens and encouraging investment, manufacturing, and innovation.
As regulatory standards evolve under the OBBBA, companies across the U.S., transatlantic companies, and others operating internationally face...
Revision of the current legislation has been steered by issues that have arisen in recent years, including concerns with antimicrobial resistance and supply chain security, tested to the extreme during the COVID-19 pandemic, where patient access to medicines was a particular concern. Read more.
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The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) introduces a comprehensive framework to enhance data portability and reduce vendor lock-in across the EU digital economy. One impactful component is the cloud switching regime (Chapter VI), which establishes broad obligations to facilitate switching between “data processing services.” For providers of cloud-based services (such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)), these rules m...
EACC Florida is delighted to announce its designation as an International Partner of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.
With EACC Cincinnati, EACC Carolinas, EACC New York and EACC Texas also active as International Partners of the EEN, the United States network of EACC chapters provides European companies with broad geographic reach and opportunity for local engagement acro...
EACC Florida’s 4th meeting of its Task Force on Transportation, Logistics & Customs was held on September 17 and kindly hosted by LeverX.
Titled Adapting to the eCommerce Power Shift – Best Practices in Warehousing, Compliance & Digital Logistics, the discussion was led by Vera NIEUWLAND, Digital Commerce Strategist currently heading the Digital Transformation service line at Kaufman Rossin, and Oleksii YAREMENKO, Director of Global Services, North America at LeverX.
They explored the o...
So far, 2025 has brought a flurry of immigration changes that have impacted thousands of individuals residing in the United States. To ensure you have not missed anything, we have summarized and detailed each of them below (from most to least recent). Read more.
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As the automotive and transportation industry continues to evolve, legal departments are navigating complex challenges around technology, regulation and globalization. This updated list highlights 10 key legal and policy issues currently shaping the industry and expected to remain critical through the rest of 2025. Read more.
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The European Commission’s (Commission) draft EU Space Act (draft Act or Act), released in June 2025, would impose supranational regulation on space services providers seeking to provide space-based data or service in the Union’s internal market. Previous GT Alerts provide background on the publication and path forward for the draft Act and address the scope and process for European space operator authorization. This GT Alert examines the broad reach of the EU Space Act and process for n...
The world is facing an energy reckoning. Rocked by global energy shortages and massive price hikes, largely caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global leaders have been forced to deprioritize climate goals and focus on powering their country by any available means, such as coal and other fossil fuels. Once the darling of the European green movement, Germany, under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has decided to extend the lifetime of its remaining nuclear plants as it faces energy blackmail ...
The OBBB Act contains a myriad of changes for all types of businesses and industries for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.
For U.S. businesses with operations outside the country, the OBBB brings notable changes to the complex international tax landscape. Some may face new U.S. tax rates based on ownership in controlled foreign corporations (CFCs), while others may no longer meet the definition of a CFC at all. Corporate exporters may benefit from increased tax savings, depen...
This first installment of a six-part series—authored by Hinesh Patel, MCMI ChMC of CNM LLP, Chris Raphaely of Cozen O’Connor, Nathan Cali of NOBLE Capital Markets, and Matt Podowitz of Pathfinder Advisors—explores the timely and strategic reasons why European companies are pursuing acquisitions in the U.S. middle-market health care and life sciences (HCLS) sector. Read more.
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On Aug. 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set forth its position on “PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Medical Devices” [PFAS in Medical Devices | FDA]. Ultimately, the FDA concludes that, based on its evaluation, “currently there is no reason to restrict [PFAS] continued use in devices,” and discusses the important distinction between small and large molecule fluoropolymers, emphasizing that large molecule fluoropolymers used in medical devices “have been...
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which includes international tax provisions aimed at modifying how U.S. and foreign companies design their global supply chains. A key provision of the bill that carries out this policy objective is the revision of the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) regime. This article provides a brief background of the GILTI tax and then explains the OBBBA modifications to GILTI that will likely impact...
The second Trump administration has entered its fifth month and, unsurprisingly, travel restrictions, immigration enforcement, border security, and the removal of those who are undocumented in the U.S. have been its priorities.Read more.
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The sharp increase in the producer price index in July was a warning not only for the Federal Reserve but also for businesses, as the data suggested that profit margins could soon take a hit. Read more
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Hello and welcome to the Installment 6 of “Consolidated Regulatory and Supply Chain News”.
This update brought to us on a quarterly basis by RAF Solutions offers members of the EACC high level information on news that could affect the trans-ocean business of import and export to / from the U.S. This will mostly be organized by type of information (i.e. ocean freight, air freight, regulations on either side, etc) but there may be some crossover in sections since one new regulation could...
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Mowery & Schoenfeld as a new Corporate Member and looks working to working with your team in Miami and beyond.
In their own words:
At Mowery & Schoenfeld, our dedicated multicultural team supports companies and individuals engaged in cross-border investments and business between the United States and the rest of the world. Whether you’re considering market entry into the U.S. from abroad, expanding from the U.S. to global markets, an international tr...
Did you know that Florida made it into the top 3 U.S. states receiving European FDI projects in 2024 (by number of projects)?
This is one of the findings the Transatlantic Expansion Barometer 2025 by EACC, OCO Global and RSM. The report was led by our EACC Chapter in Paris with contributions from all EACC chapters and is now available on request from your local EACC Chapter.
Some of the key findings include:
There is a slowdown in industrial momentum in some European countries heavily d...
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Henley & Partners as a new Corporate Member. In their own words:
Henley & Partners is the global leader in residence and citizenship by investment. Each year, hundreds of wealthy individuals and their advisors rely on our expertise and experience in this area. The firm’s highly qualified professionals work together as one team in over 60 offices worldwide.
The concept of residence and citizenship by investment was created by Henley & Partners in th...
A high-caliber group of guests, including several GT Summer Associates, attended Leadership in Action – Navigating Change with a Transatlantic Lens, a moderated discussion on driving impact, embracing change, and leading with purpose in today’s uncertain and fast-changing world.
Held at Greenberg Traurig’s beautiful offices on Wednesday, July 9, the lively and insightful session was moderated by Alan Sutin, Principal Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and President of EACC Florida. The pa...
EACC Florida was delighted to welcome a group of 13 EdTech startups from Poland on a business mission to Miami on June 11-13, 2025.
The group was led to our Magic City by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP), the largest public institution supporting SME development in Poland. The objective was to explore South Florida’s tech ecosystem and the various educational entities / local accelerators, identify partners and/or business opportunities and learn about the realities o...
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome back returning Corporate Member Marion Associates.
In their own words:
Marion Associates specializes in providing trade associations with personalized, comprehensive management services.
Marion’s expertise in the US and European IT and telecommunications markets and its knowledge of sustainability and data protection practices globally, make it the choice of international associations such as www.ascdi.com and www.cloudcommunications.com.
“Choose M...
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Arquitectonica as a new Corporate Member !
In their own words:
Arquitectonica is known as one of the pioneers of globalization in the architecture profession. From its inception in Miami in 1977, the firm received almost instant attention and acclaim from critics and the public alike due to a bold modernism that was immediately identified with a renaissance in Miami’s urban landscape. Led by Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear, Arquitectonica co...
EACC Florida Executive Director, Christina Sleszynska, was invited by the Miami Dade Beacon Council to address a business mission of 9 companies from Wallonia in the South of Belgium. The companies, which represented a variety of industries, were led by Belgian Consul General Katherine Raemaekers and the Wallonia Export & Investment Team as part of a 3-day mission to to Miami.
Many thanks to the Miami Dade Beacon Council, Miami’s main economic development organization ...
Despite a fatal accident on I-95 causing major traffic disruptions during the morning rush hour, EACC Florida’s May 8th event titled “The EB-5 Investor Green Card Program under Trump 2.0 – Where Are We Now? And Where Are We Heading?” drew a strong and engaged audience – in person and remote.
Expertly moderated by Leandro Barbuscio, International Tax Principal at Kaufman Rossin, the panel featured Andrea Devis-Focke, Director of Investor Relations at EB-5 Capital; Scott Bettridge, Chair ...
As technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity continues, optimism is growing around exciting opportunities in the technology and technology-enabled sectors. However, to achieve this outcome, founders must avoid critical pitfalls that can diminish valuation, delay closing or even cause deals to fall apart altogether. Read more.
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Given the current climate in the United States as it relates to immigration into this country, it is vital that foreign nationals are prepared when entering. This alert provides general information regarding entry into the United States as well as applicable information for various employment-based visa categories. Read more.
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The influencer marketing industry has experienced significant growth, with its global value reaching approximately $24 billion in 2024. Brands often turn to this form of advertising, not always realizing that influencer activities may be scrutinized for compliance with consumer protection laws. Enforcement in Europe is increasing, and non-compliant actions may harm the reputation and credibility of both influencers and the brands they promote. Read more.
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EACC is updating the Transatlantic Expansion Barometer launched in 2024 with a focus on how executives of mid-sized European companies — whether based in Europe or the U.S. — perceive the current climate for expansion.
The survey remains open and the authors are also seeking short testimonials (approx. 300 words) from executives at European mid-sized companies on both sides of the Atlantic, reflecting on:
- How their U.S. expansion strategy is impacted by the prospect or risk of new tar...
On April 21st, at the invitation of Global Ties Miami, Executive Director Christina Sleszynska offered a presentation about EACC Florida, its mission, programs and activities to a group of investment screening officials from several European countries. Investment screening officials are responsible for reviewing and evaluating foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals to determine whether they pose risks to national security, public order, or other national interests. Countries represen...
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Forward Global as a new Corporate Member!
In their own words:
Forward Global designs and delivers services and technologies to manage digital, economic, and information risks. Our mission is to help executives, businesses, and institutions better understand, prepare for, and manage risks, in order to improve decision-making and strengthen strategic positions.
Forward Global is an international firm, headquartered in France, with offices in Paris, ...
As part of our “Why Florida?” series, on April 7, EACC Florida held a seminar titled “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know When Considering Expanding into the US” for a group of Estonian companies in the maritime industry.
The business mission of eleven small and medium-sized businesses will be attending Seatrade Global from 7-10, 2025 and was led to Miami by Kaupo Läänerand, Deputy Secretary General for Maritime and Water Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Climate, and Esto...
On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration announced 10% global tariffs on 100% of goods imported into the United States. The new tariffs are effective April 5 at 12:01 a.m. Goods that are on the water as of that date are exempt from the additional tariffs. On April 9 at 12:01 a.m., merchandise from more than 50 countries will face supplemental “reciprocal” tariffs including 20% on the EU. Read more.
Hello and welcome to the Installment 5 of “Consolidated Regulatory and Supply Chain News”, the first for 2025.
This update brought to us on a quarterly basis by RAF Solutions offers members of the EACC high level information on news that could affect the trans-ocean business of import and export to / from the U.S. This will mostly be organized by type of information (i.e. ocean freight, air freight, regulations on either side, etc) but there may be some crossover in sections since one ...
Pictured: Michelangelo Margherita, Head of Trade, Agriculture and the Digital Economy at EUDEL with Christina Sleszynska and Alan Sutin
Thursday March 20, 2025 turned out to be a very EU-centric day for EACC Florida.
At the invitation of the Miami-Dade International Trade Consortium (ITC), Executive Director Christina Sleszynska started the day by participating in a Briefing Session for a group of EU Trade and Economic Counselors on an official two-day visit to Miami led by the Polish P...
