Over the last few weeks representatives from the EU Commission and the Office of the US Trade Representative have held meetings in Brussels to discuss the scope of a potential EU-US Trade deal. At the end of last year, leaders … Continue reading
Transparency is currently one of the hottest topics among policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic. What can be done to give investors more information about companies, transactions, markets and risks? Can greater levels of corporate disclosure enhance regulatory and … Continue reading
Following an almost year-long process, ICC UK has today launched its guidance to help companies comply with new EU rules on the use of cookies. Changes in European law mean that web site operators must now ask for web site … Continue reading
ICC will be holding an international conference on cross-border sales in London on 19 April. The event – entitled “Cross-Border Sales: What is the best legal framework for business-to-business contracts?” – is being organized under the auspices of the ICC … Continue reading
Earlier this week the US launched a case against India at the World Trade Organisation, asserting that India’s ban on poultry imports—imposed to prevent avian flu—violated global trade rules. The move has been interpreted as a sign that the US … Continue reading
2012 could be a crucial year for the future of the Internet and international telecommunications. A major intergovernmental conference at the end of the year—the 12th World Conference on International Telecommunications (or WCIT-12)—will revise the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs). These … Continue reading
The Financial Times ran a hard-hitting editorial last week on proposed disclosure rules for natural resources firms. The editorial rightly highlights the merits of enhanced transparency in the extractive sector; but regrettably falls into the trap of framing industry concerns … Continue reading
Yesterday marked the final day for responses to the Ministry of Justice’s call for evidence on the European Commission’s data protection proposals which were published in January. As we’ve noted in previous posts, the draft Data Protection Regulation represents a … Continue reading
Media reports in the run up to this month’s EU – India Summit have focused on European car makers’ concerns about how the EU-India Free Trade Agreement seems to be turning out. European manufacturers complain that the EU Commission has … Continue reading
The latest edition of the ICC IP Roadmap is now available! The 2012 Roadmap serves as an invaluable tool for policymakers and business leaders alike to keep up to date on important IP issues. Key issues edition include the decision … Continue reading
