EU Circular Economy - New law on more sustainable, circular and safe batteries enters into force
A new law to ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe is entering into force today. The new Batteries Regulation will ensure that, in the future, batteries have a low carbon footprint, use minimal harmful substances, need less raw materials from non-EU countries, and are collected, reused and recycled to a high degree in Europe. This will support the shift to a circular economy, increase security of supply for raw materials and energy, and enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy. In
Chips Act
The Council has today approved the regulation to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem, better known as the ‘Chips Act’. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. The Chips Act aims to create the conditions for the development of a European industrial base in the field of semiconductors, attract investment, promote research and innovation and prepare Europe for any future chip supply crisis. The programme should mobilise €43 billion in public and private investment (€3.3 billion from
The War in Ukraine - Guidance for Business
The international community has reacted strongly and swiftly to Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, imposing unprecedented economic sanctions to isolate Russia. Review this guidance from some of our member law firms and government agencies to ensure your organization remains in full compliance.Frost Brown Todd LLCImmediate Restrictions to Russian and Ukrainian Exports Issued - Feb. 25, 2022Russian Sanctions: Four Things for Businesses to Consider- Feb. 25, 2022Porter Wright Morris & Arthur
March 2021 Transatlantic Trade Updates
When two economies as large as the U.S. and Europe rub up against one another, it’s bound to create friction. And the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union only added confusion. But now with Brexit in the rearview mirror and a new U.S. Administration, we’re starting to see tentative steps to reduce tensions. For example, US quotas on imports of European agricultural products have finally, after two years of negotiation, been adjusted to reflect Britain’s departure from the EU, with the UK
