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Legal Updates & Insights

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    International Comparative Legal Guide - Patents 2024

    See the latest edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Patents 2024 published by Global Legal Group.

    Commercial & Technology
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    First tranche of draft RTS and ITS published under DORA

    As a measure to enhance the overall digital operational resilience of the EU financial sector, Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA) entered into force on 16 January 2023 and will apply to in-scope financial services entities from 17 January 2025.

    DORA
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    Supporting employees with dyslexia

    In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness week, we highlight how dyslexia may cause difficulties for employees and what steps employers can take to create a supporting environment for those employees. Read more here.

    Belfast
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    Environmental, social and corporate governance is on everyone’s lips

    It's on everyone's lips, but what does it really mean and why should we be listening? We explain what ESG is and why the more recent focus. Read more here.

    Belfast
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    Trends and developments in aviation finance and leasing in Ireland 2023

    The chapter covers a wide range of topics and case studies, including market volatility, sanctions, rising costs and green aviation.

    Aviation & Transport Finance
  • Article

    Drone regulation in Ireland 2023

    The Irish chapter discusses regulatory, licensing and operating requirements, along with current sector trends and Irish regulatory developments.

    Aviation & Transport Finance
  • Article

    Ireland at a crossroads

    The heady days of the late 1980s and early 1990s don't seem that long ago. It is just over 36 years since the International Financial Services Centre was established in Dublin.

    Insurance & Reinsurance
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    Irish Budget 2024

    Key messages from the Irish Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, and the Irish Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, contained in their Budget speeches on 10 October 2023:

    Tax
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    Possible new Irish Legislation relating to EU and Competition Law

    The Irish Government has published its Autumn Legislative Programme. What is in the Programme which would be relevant to those impacted by European Union and Competition Law?

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    The right to mental health in the workplace

    In-keeping with this year’s official theme for World Mental Health Day, “Mental health is a universal human right”, it is useful to remind employers of the rights of employees in terms of their mental health and wellbeing and how this can be best supported in the workplace. Read more here.

    Belfast
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    Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme roll out

    The UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will begin to roll out from 25 October 2023, starting with Qatari nationals before gradually being introduced through 2024 for most nationals who do not currently need a visa to come to the UK.

    Belfast
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    Government planning significant increases to immigration fees

    Earlier this year, the government announced plans to increase immigration fees to ensure a sustainable and efficient immigration and nationality system. It was also suggested that the significant rise in certain visa fees would help to fund public sector pay increases.

    Belfast