19 Oct
EACC & Member News

World Disrupted – Impact on Global Mobility & Recruitment

What do you need to consider when recruiting new suppliers, vendors or when establishing manufacturing or operational bases across a larger number of countries? What about the trend toward geographic flexibility and hybrid workplaces? How are changing tax, social security and residency rules for mobile employees and business travelers impacting corporate decisions? Is there...

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14 Oct
EACC & Member News

Welcome to The Good Greek Total Relocation Systems – a new Member of the EACC Florida

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Good Greek Total Relocation Systems as a new Member ! Good Greek is Florida’s largest independent moving company with 25 years of industry experience. They offer nationwide and international relocation services, in addition to local and statewide. They provide further added value to their clients by streamlining the relocation...

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11 Oct
EACC & Member News

Welcome to Solidus Capital Group – new EACC Florida Member

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Solidus Capital Group (SCG) as a new EACC Florida Corporate Member ! In their own words: Solidus Capital Group (SCG) is a consulting group that serves companies expanding into the Americas and Europe. Thanks to a broad network of experts worldwide, the management consulting and venture consulting firm based in...

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10 Oct
EACC & Member News

Officials from the EU’s Diplomatic Services on Official Visit to Miami

EACC Florida welcomed Brian Glynn, Managing Director for the Americas in the External Action Service (EEAS) and Ruth Bajada, Head of the U.S. and Canada Division in the EEAS at the occasion of an official visit to Miami on October 6-7, 2022. The EEAS is the European Union's diplomatic service based in the European...

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10 Oct
EACC & Member News

Greenberg Traurig – EU to Make Changes to Its Sustainability Reporting Rules and Impose New Obligations on Non-European Companies

EU law requires certain large companies to disclose non-financial information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental challenges. Following a review of the (Non-Financial Reporting Directive, “NFRD”), the European Commission proposed a new corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) that would replace the NFRD and amend the current reporting rules. The new...

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12 Sep
EACC & Member News

Greenberg Traurig – Regulatory Scrutiny on the Rise of Bank and Crypto Company Dealings

Federal regulatory agencies are closely monitoring crypto-asset developments and banking organizations’ participation in the crypto-asset industry. To date, the FDIC, CFPB, and the Federal Reserve have all issued guidance especially highlighting the risks associated with bank and non-bank partnerships. Read more. Compliments Greenberg Traurig

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12 Sep
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – When to Start the Perm Process for H-1B and L-1B Foreign National Workers

When a U.S. employer makes the decision to sponsor a foreign national worker for the permanent residence process, there must be a multi-pronged analysis with immigration being a small part of the analysis. Specifically, there are 3 areas of consideration: Determining if/when PR must be started to ensure the employee’s continued ability to remain...

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30 Aug
EACC & Member News

Welcome to the Cloud Communications Alliance as a New EACC Florida Member !

ABOUT THE CCA The Cloud Communications Alliance is an international peer association dedicated to the growth of the cloud communications industry. Our members oversee the deepest technology investments and have the largest customer bases in our industry.  The CCA provides regulatory, operational and investment information and a forum to share and grow build, sell, and...

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24 Aug
EACC & Member News

Welcome to CyCommSec as a new EACC Florida Member !

ABOUT CYCOMMSEC CyCommSec is a company that operates in the cybersecurity industry. It helps organizations manage cybersecurity risks and improve cybersecurity posture by eliminating and managing threats and vulnerabilities. CyCommSec provides services such as Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity Audits and Cybersecurity consultancy in MSSP model. CyCommSec has a unique Offensive Security Platform BeeSecure which allows customers...

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05 Aug
EACC & Member News

Greenberg Traurig: A Side-by-Side Comparison of the Contractual Requirements Found in Modern Data Privacy Statutes

Modern state privacy laws mandate that agreements with service providers or processors contain specific contractual provisions to govern the parties’ relationship. Which provisions should be included in a vendor agreement, however, differ by state statute. In addition, some state privacy laws impose statutory obligations upon vendors that do not necessarily need to be memorialized...

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05 Aug
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor: Expansion of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 Petitions Continues

The first phase of the program allowed petitioners to upgrade previously filed I-140 petitions in the EB-1 category for multinational managers and executives, which were filed with USCIS prior to January 1, 2021, to premium processing. The second phase of this new program was implemented on July 1, 2022, and allows petitioners to file I-907...

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29 Jul
EACC & Member News

“Why Florida?” Series – European Innovation Council MedTech Delegation to Miami

EACC Florida continued its “Why Florida” series on July 26, 2022, with a presentation to a business delegation of 20 European SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups from the MedTech industry who attended the Florida International Medical Expo (FIME 2022) in Miami Beach, as part of the Overseas Trade Fair Program 2.0. of the European Innovation...

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29 Jul
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Welcomes European Innovation Council & 20 European MedTech Companies to Miami

On July 26, EACC Florida and the European Innovation Council (EIC) welcomed representatives from 20 European companies from the MedTech industry to Miami with a lovely Welcoming Reception. These SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups were specially selected by the EIC to attend the Florida International Medical Expo (FIME) under the EU Pavilion as part of...

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12 Jul
EACC & Member News

European Parliament Adopts Position on Climate Change Legislation Package, Including CBAM

The European Parliament (EP) has enacted significant change to the proposed Directive on revisions to the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and the proposed Regulation for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) that will have significant global trade implications. Read more. Compliments Greenberg Traurig

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12 Jul
EACC & Member News

Digital Business Laws and Regulations – 2022 [International Comparative Legal Guide]

The article discusses the key e-commerce legal requirements that applies to B2B e-commerce in the United States., as obligations, including licensing requirements, vary by state and that there are myriad local, state, and federal laws applicable to e-commerce businesses that need to be considered. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

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05 Jul
EACC & Member News

B2B – Meet the EIC-funded MedTech Companies Attending FIME 2022

Are you active in the MedTech industry or the health-care space? Are you interested in European innovation? Do you want to meet some of the pioneering EIC-funded SMEs exhibiting their medical advancements at FIME 2022? 20 EIC-funded SMEs, startups and scale ups from across Europe will be exhibiting their innovations, ranging from hospital equipment, medical...

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27 Jun
EACC & Member News

Welcome to Kaufman Rossin as a new EACC Florida Member !

ABOUT THE KAUFMAN ROSSIN GROUP At the Kaufman Rossin Group, it’s our business to make joy your bottom line. With 60 years of experience and clients all over the globe, we provide professional services to businesses and their leaders, serving entrepreneurs, public companies, non-profits and individuals. The Group includes Kaufman Rossin CPA + Advisors, one...

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13 Jun
EACC & Member News

EACC Survey on Business Travel into the United States

Events are back in swing, international travel has resumed. And on June 12, the Biden administration lifted its Covid-19 testing requirement for travel into the United States. While so much has improved, members across the EACC network report that entry to the US remains challenging: ESTAs are denied and waits for visa appointments so long that business...

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07 Jun
EACC & Member News

EU – Caribbean I MDB Heads Explore Attracting Private Sector Financing for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean

Heads of four leading Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) - including the European Investment Bank - discussed how to secure the extensive financing required to meet Sustainable Development Goals and the role of the private sector in the development finance landscape. Read more.

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06 Jun
EACC & Member News

USCIS Increases Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization Documents

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that increases the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for up to 540 days. The increase will take effect on May 4, 2022. This rule was issued to help avoid gaps in employment for...

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06 Jun
EACC & Member News

US Antitrust Division Announces Shift in Enforcement Strategy to Reinvigorate Enforcement of US Antitrust Laws

In a recent speech, U.S. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter highlighted his five policy initiatives for reinvigorating enforcement of U.S. antitrust laws. Marking a significant shift in antitrust philosophy and enforcement strategy, Kanter’s language appears to more closely adopt the approach the EU espouses, focusing on competition as opposed to simply approving mergers and...

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06 May
EACC & Member News

The Netherlands – New Investment Review Act to be Adopted

The Dutch Investment Review Act will give the Dutch government significantly enhanced powers to scrutinize and intervene in certain acquisitions that could harm national security. It confers broad powers, including in relation to acquisitions of minority interests in certain entities and acquisitions of certain assets. The Act is also likely to have retroactive effect....

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06 May
EACC & Member News

Managing Supply Chain Consequences of Russian Sanctions

This article discusses how President Joe Biden has issued executive orders restricting trade with Russia and has revoked Russia's permanent normal trade relations. The cumulative effect of these actions by the Biden administration uses trade as a weapon to restrict the import and export of goods from Russia. These measures will further negatively affect...

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02 May
EACC & Member News

Welcome to Trillions+1 as a New EACC Florida Member !

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Trillions+1 as a new Corporate Member !   Who we are: A team committed to transform companies to a sustainable mindset, searching for the most cutting-edge technologies for our customers We have already found a smart green solution to one of the big environmental problems of the planet, the plastic. Vision: Living a smart...

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18 Apr
EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Podcasts

Podcasts – Deep Dive: Decarbonization of Transportation

This month’s Deep Dive in cooperation with Miami Global Net is on Decarbonization of Transportation. The EU aims to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The EU's Green Deal includes an ambitious package of measures to reach that goal, such as cutting greenhouse gas emissions, investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, preserving Europe's natural...

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01 Apr
EACC & Member News

Welcome to Squire Patton Boggs as a new EACC Florida Member !

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Squire Patton Boggs, a global law firm with offices in 20 countries, as a Corporate Member. As a full-service global law firm, we provide insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving our clientsa voice, supporting their ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team of more...

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01 Apr
EACC & Member News

Welcome to reesmarx as a new EACC Florida Member!

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome reesmarx, a talent acquisition and expansion firm, as a new Corporate Member ! reesmarx is the boutique global talent acquisition and expansion firm serving mid-market companies and agile enterprises for new market entry and worldwide recruiting needs. Our consultants will guide your business expansion in the Americas, EMEA, and...

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11 Mar
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Kicks Off “Why Florida?” Series with Business Delegation from Poland

EACC Florida kicked off its "Why Florida?" series on March 9th with a presentation to a delegation of Polish companies visiting Miami in the framework of the Air Cargo Americas / Supply Chain Americas trade show. Fourteen Polish companies from across a variety of industries were represented at this event. Speakers included Jordan Chisholm (Cozen...

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07 Mar
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Successfully Hosts Official EU Visit to Miami on Resilience

On March 2 and 3, EACC Florida hosted a delegation of EU officials to Miami for two full days of specialized meetings on resilience, transportation and climate-related issues. This was the first visit to Miami in this capacity of Mercedes Garcia Perez, Head of Global Issues and Innovation at the Delegation of the European Union...

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07 Mar
EACC & Member News

United States Issues Significant Bank Sanctions and Historic Export Controls Targeting Russia

On Feb. 24, 2022, President Biden announced significant new export controls and sanctions against Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The latest sanctions package comes on the heels of a first wave of U.S. sanctions announced over the past several days, and combines financial restrictions implemented by the U.S. Department of...

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07 Mar
EACC & Member News

COVID-19 and Event Cancellation Claims: Post-pandemic Developments [Practical Guidance]

This practice note examines event cancellation coverage to identify the issues that will be at the forefront of legal disputes in the coming years. The practice note examines how the few reported cases to date may or will affect coverage going forward, and what the event cancellation insurance market might look like post-COVID-19. Read...

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24 Feb
EACC & Member News

Welcome on board to Azamara Cruise Lines !

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Azamara Cruise Lines as a Corporate Member. Azamara is an upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, Azamara Journey® and its newest ship, Azamara Onward®, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the...

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17 Feb
EACC & Member News

Europe Accounts for 62% of all FDI Employment in Florida

According to Enterprise Florida's latest figures (updated January 2022), Majority foreign-owned companies from Europe account for the largest share BY FAR at 62 percent of all FDI employment in Florida That represents 227,600 jobs with the UK, Germany, France and Switzerland in the top 5 and Ireland, Netherlands and Italy in the top 10. Read...

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10 Feb
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Meets New Consul General of France in Miami

EACC Florida President, Alan Sutin, and Executive Director, Christina Sleszynska, were delighted to meet with Vincent Floreani, Consul General of France in Miami, during a productive and tasty working breakfast. We were joined by Nathalie Cluzet-Berthot, Head of Public Affairs & Press Attaché at the French Consulate and her colleague Luisa Dorianna Bemba. The...

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