In Grant & ors -v- The Minister for Communications & ors [2016] IEHC 328 the High Court refused the Plaintiffs' request to invite the parties to use mediation to settle or determine the proceedings...
DisputesThis case concerned a challenge to a High Court judgment which was entered against Mr Hanley for failure to repay monies borrowed pursuant to a loan agreement.
Financial RegulationThe Companies Act 2014 (the Act) was signed into law in December 2014 and the bulk of the act commenced (that is, to enter into force) on 1 June 2015.
Companies ActThe US government has asked the Irish High Court to be joined as an amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the case between Schrems and Facebook, concerning the validity...
Privacy & Data SecurityThe recently published Government Legislative programme notes that the introduction of paternity leave is a priority for the newly formed Government with the publication of the Paternity Leave and Paternity...
Employment, Pensions & IncentivesA man who took a Snapchat video of himself snorting cocaine while wearing a T-shirt from a Dublin restaurant of which he was an employee has lost his claim for...
Employment, Pensions & IncentivesThe Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) will commence a new process for the application of International Security Identification Numbers (ISIN) for Irish domiciled debt securities and investment funds intending to list...
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published a new Markets Update (Issue 3 2016 dated 2 June)
Asset Management & Investment FundsFinally, the latest consultation on CP86 has issued. It addresses managerial functions, operational issues and procedural matters. While there is a lot of detail in the consultation, we would highlight...
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe recent Technology & Construction Court judgment in Grove Developments Ltd –v- Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for the construction industry. Although the judgment...
Projects & InfrastructureOn the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes research on consumer perceptions of complaints handling in regulated firms; Minster for Finance publishes two reports prepared by the Credit Union...
Financial RegulationOn the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland Governor comments on risks facing investment industry. On the EU Front: EU Council confirms delayed application of MiFID II and MiFIR; EU...
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