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EU Fines BMW, Volkswagen $1B Over Delaying Clean Emissions Technology

Risk & Compliance

EU Fines BMW, Volkswagen $1B Over Delaying Clean Emissions Technology

The carmakers were accused of breaching EU antitrust rules between 2006 to 2014.

By Lauren Muskett | July 8, 2021

EU Agrees to $857B Economic Recovery Plan

EU Agrees to $857B Economic Recovery Plan

"This is a good deal, this is a strong deal, and most importantly, this is the right deal for Europe right now."

By Matthew Heller | July 21, 2020

Apple Wins Appeal on $15B Irish Tax Bill

Apple Wins Appeal on $15B Irish Tax Bill

The decision by the EU court could have wide-ranging effects on multinationals.

By Lauren Muskett | July 15, 2020

For Post-Brexit Britain, Now the Hard Work Starts

For Post-Brexit Britain, Now the Hard Work Starts

Britain faces what could be 11 months of "hellish negotiations" as it tries to redefine its relationship with the EU.

By Matthew Heller | January 31, 2020

UK Lawmakers Reject Fast Track for Brexit Bill

UK Lawmakers Reject Fast Track for Brexit Bill

In a defeat for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, "Parliament has thrown the whole [Brexit] process into a legislative netherworld."

By Matthew Heller | October 23, 2019

U.S. Proposes $4B More European Tariffs Over Aircraft Subsidies

U.S. Proposes $4B More European Tariffs Over Aircraft Subsidies

As part of the long running Airbus-Boeing dispute, the U.S. Trade Representative is considering tariffs on 89 additional items.

By Lauren Muskett | July 2, 2019

British Steel Goes Insolvent, Blaming Brexit

Global Business

British Steel Goes Insolvent, Blaming Brexit

"There are a number of reasons why [British Steel's] turnaround has been very badly blown off course but the main one is Brexit,” its owner says.

By Matthew Heller | May 23, 2019

U.S. Threatens New Tariffs on EU

U.S. Threatens New Tariffs on EU

The spat centered on subsidies allegedly given to Boeing and Airbus.

By Lauren Muskett | April 9, 2019

EU Fines Nike Over Restrictions On Cross-Border Sales

Risk & Compliance

EU Fines Nike Over Restrictions On Cross-Border Sales

The case involved "geo-blocking" of the merchandise of top European football sports franchises.

By Vincent Ryan | March 25, 2019

Brexit: No Cause for Celebration

Brexit: No Cause for Celebration

Deeply concerned about the U.K.'s future relationship with the European Union, businesses are waiting anxiously for the rules of separation.

By Kevin Butler and TMF Group | October 18, 2018

Some Companies Are Ignoring GDPR Risk

Some Companies Are Ignoring GDPR Risk

About one in eight companies polled by Deloitte are waiting to see how regulators enforce GDPR before putting much effort into compliance.

By David McCann | August 9, 2018

Trump Tariffs Backfire With Harley-Davidson Move

Trump Tariffs Backfire With Harley-Davidson Move

The iconic bike manufacturer says shifting some production overseas is its only option after the EU retaliiated against U.S. tariffs.

By Matthew Heller | June 25, 2018

GDPR: We’re Just Getting Started

Risk Management

GDPR: We’re Just Getting Started

May 25 is only the kickoff: the GDPR requires an ongoing commitment to protecting sensitive data.

By Information Security Forum and Steve Durbin | May 24, 2018

EU Suggests U.S. Products for Tariff Retaliation

EU Suggests U.S. Products for Tariff Retaliation

"They’re trying to wake up American legislators, who are the only ones in government who can influence the president on this issue."

By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2018

U.K. Planning Revenue Tax on Digital Firms

U.K. Planning Revenue Tax on Digital Firms

The switch from a tax on profits would expose the huge U.K. sales of global internet companies to tax authorities.

By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2018

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