Legal Updates & Insights

Jul 2015

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank identifies weaknesses in lenders’ compliance with the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears. The IBRC Commission of Investigation's Terms of Reference are revised. Regulations...

Jul 2015

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On the Domestic Front: New Regulations regarding insurers' financial statements are introduced. Central Bank publishes its findings from a themed review of the retail intermediary sector and its presentation to...

Jun 2015

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A recent determination from the Employment Appeals Tribunal provides a useful reminder of an employer's obligations when managing employees who are absent on sick leave.

Jun 2015

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As usual, the Data Protection Commissioner's Annual Report reveals some interesting trends, statistics and case-studies, and provides an insight into priority areas being pursued by the DPC.

Jun 2015

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On 8 May 2015, the European Commission announced that DG Competition will host the second Global Maritime Regulatory Summit on 18 June 2015 in Brussels. It will be a follow-up to the first Summit...

Jun 2015

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Peter Maher, Partner and Head of Tax, A&L Goodbody provides an overview of the tax issues and opportunities in Ireland.

Jun 2015

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John Whelan, Resident Partner San Francisco and Head of International Technology Practice at A&L Goodbody shares some insights on the advantages of Ireland’s legal offering for the international...

Jun 2015

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The Northern Irish Court of Appeal has, this morning, held that the Belfast Tribunal ruled in error on its interpretation of Bear Scotland.

Jun 2015

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On the Domestic Front, we look at Gareth Murphy's speech (which includes consideration of AIFMD 3rd country passport), Board and Corporate Governance Requirements, Central Bank Q&A on the Companies...

Jun 2015

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On 14 May 2015, the Private Security (Licensing and Standards) (Private Investigator) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No 195 of 2015) were signed into law.