The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (DBEI) launched a public consultation on the provisions relating to mergers and acquisitions under the Competition Act 2002 on Friday 29 September 2017 (Consultation).
EU, Competition & ProcurementEarlier this summer, as summarised in our previous article, the High Court appeared to significantly expand on an employee's entitlement to fair procedures during internal employee investigations.
EmploymentThe Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has issued details of its deadlines for receipt of applications: for approval of fund and sub-fund applications that have pre-Christmas or pre year-end approval deadlines (this includes self-managed/internally managed investment company/ICAV applications and risk management processes); and for approval of post-authorisation amendments that have pre-Christ
Asset Management & Investment FundsIn Connolly v FAS & Anor [2017] IEHC 472, the High Court held that a machine was a defective product even though it had been certified by an independent certifying authority in France in 2010, as meeting the European Machinery Directives, and its design complied with European standards.
DisputesIn my August blog, I discussed some of the regulatory risks associated with raising capital in the EU through initial coin offerings (ICOs). Since publishing that blog, a lot has been happening in the world of cryptocurrencies and token sales, and the global regulatory environment for ICOs has become more uncertain than ever.
TechnologyEuropean Union negotiations with the US government for an international data protection framework agreement in the law enforcement area have been finalised.
TechnologyOn Wednesday 5 April 2017, A&L Goodbody hosted an ICBA Breakfast Seminar in our Dublin Office.
TechnologyAn update on mergers that are required to be notified to the CCPC in 2017 to date.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has called for submissions on issues of Transparency and International Data Transfers under the GDPR.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will automatically come into force across the EU on 25 May 2018. As the deadline fast approaches, Member States are busy progressing their draft implementing legislation. Article 23 of the GDPR provides Member States with discretion over how certain provisions will apply.
EU, Competition & ProcurementNews reports have confirmed that on Wednesday 26 July, after a public consultation period on the issue, the Irish Government have agreed to set the digital age of consent at 13 years of age. Article 8 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides that a child under the age of 16 cannot consent to the processing of their personal data without the express consent of their parents.
GDPRIn Allied Irish Bank Plc v O'Donovan & anor [2017] IEHC 494, High Court, Eagar J, 27 July 2017 AIB sought summary judgment against the defendants, who were formerly partners in a law firm.
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