14 Mar
EACC & Member News

Sustainability in Transportation – Bridging the Transatlantic Gap

"Green solutions are available now" and "This is not a sprint but a marathon" This were the key messages underpinning our program on "Sustainability in Transportation - Bridging the Transatlantic Gap" held at Greenberg Traurig on March 13 and moderated by EACC Florida President Alan Sutin from Greenberg Traurig. The introduction Keynote by Samuel Skinner, Former...

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23 Feb
EACC & Member News

Industry Roundtable with EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders

An Industry Roundtable with EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders was held in Miami on Thursday February 23 in the offices of Greenberg Traurig. The event was hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland in Miami and organized in cooperation with EACC Florida and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. It is the first time...

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23 Feb
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Welcomes Pernod Ricard as a New Member

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Pernod Ricard as a new Corporate Member and looks forward to engaging with its Florida-based teams moving forward. In their own words: Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales amounting to €10,701 million in fiscal year FY22. The Group, which owns 17 of...

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22 Feb
EACC & Member News

Business in Flux – Perspectives from a Transatlantic Panel of C-Suite Women

  “It looks less bad than expected. But less bad does not mean good.” This statement borrowed from the 2023 Economic World Forum in Davos is a perfect illustration of the exchanges between Arancha Gonzalez Laya, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain and Dean of the School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in...

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03 Feb
EACC & Member News

Kaufman Rossin – 10 Tax and Reporting Considerations for U.S. Taxpayers with Foreign Ties

As the 2023 tax season gets underway for the 2022 tax year, individuals and businesses with foreign tax connections have extra considerations to keep in mind. Although no significant U.S. tax laws came into effect for international businesses in the 2022 tax year, reporting requirements have become more complicated in recent years as the...

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03 Feb
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Certain Conditional Permanent Residents

USCIS announced that it will be extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (i.e., Green Cards) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

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03 Feb
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – Possible Options for Non-immigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment

On December 19, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released information regarding nonimmigrant workers whose employment is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. USCIS indicated that nonimmigrant workers may have several options for remaining in the United States in a period of authorized stay based on existing rules and regulations. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

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06 Jan
EACC & Member News

Greenberg Traurig – New Cosmetic Regulatory Requirements: What Cosmetic Manufacturers Need to Know

In December 2022, President Biden signed into law the “Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act of 2022,”1 which requires increased Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of cosmetics and the ingredients in them. This GT Alert outlines the law’s key provisions, including timelines for FDA actions and enforcement. The law creates new requirements that may...

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06 Jan
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – DOS Extends Interview Waivers for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

On December 23, 2022, the Department of State announced that the Secretary of State made a determination extending the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain nonimmigrant visa categories through December 31, 2023. Consular officers are authorized, through December 31, 2023, to continue to waive in-person interviews on a case-by-case basis...

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06 Dec
EACC & Member News

Greenberg Traurig – How to Navigate Legal Challenges in Miami’s Global Real Estate Market

If you are a South Florida landlord leasing space or a property owner seeking to sell, there’s a good chance your tenant or buyer is the resident of another country. Likewise, you might be a landlord or seller who resides overseas, while your tenant or buyer resides in Miami. In either scenario, the real...

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06 Dec
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – FinCEN Issues Final Regulation for Beneficial Ownership Reporting

This first regulation enhances recent updates to a number of sections of the Bank Secrecy Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, reflecting the Treasury’s efforts to address increasingly inventive means of sheltering illegal profit-making in U.S. real estate and business organizations. This regulation will require most business entities created in or registered to do...

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06 Dec
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – Non-U.S. Nonimmigrants to Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Prior to U.S. Entry

All nonimmigrant foreign nationals are required to present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to boarding a flight to the United States from a foreign country. This applies only to nonimmigrant foreign nationals entering the United States.Nonimmigrant means someone who is NOT a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling...

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28 Nov
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Meeting Members & Friends in the Fall

The Fall in Miami was back to pre-Pandemic "busy" with diverse events and encounters including a number of international legal conferences held here, the opening of the first citizenM hotel - an EACC Florida member - in Miami, consular receptions, trade delegations and more. This year's Annual Conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) was...

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04 Nov
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – Important Changes to European Patent Practice

The European Patent Office is replacing the existing regional patent system that has local enforcement with a new Unitary Patent (UP) system that has enforcement throughout Europe by a Unified Patent Court (UPC). Not only will Unitary Patents (UPs) be subject to the UPC, but existing European patents will also be subject to the...

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04 Nov
EACC & Member News

GT – Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements: FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Implementation of Corporate Transparency Act

The final Rule requires U.S. entities and foreign entities registered to conduct business in the U.S. to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN unless they meet an enumerated exception. Beneficial owners include each individual who, directly or indirectly, either (1) exercises substantial control over a reporting company, or (2) owns or controls at least...

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31 Oct
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Welcomes New Consul General for Ireland

The Consular Reception held by Miami Dade County's International Trade Consortium (ITC) in Miami on October 26 was a lovely opportunity to meet the Consular Corps present in Florida, local officials and key actors of Miami's international community.   Notably, EACC Florida extends a warm welcome to Sarah Kavanagh, Consul General of Ireland in Florida. This...

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21 Oct
EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Podcasts

Podcasts – Deep Dive: Cybersecurity

This month’s Deep Dive in cooperation with Miami Global Net is on Cybersecurity. Podcast host Alejandro Servalli speaks with EACC Florida Member Company CyCommSec, a Polish cybersecurity company now in Miami to explain Cybersecurity and the services they provide. Cybersecurity, as part of information security, is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information...

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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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