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Legal Updates & Insights

  • article

    Gender Balance in Business Survey 2023

    Large Irish enterprises will be required to provide information on the make-up of their boards and senior executive teams as part of the Gender Balance in Business Survey.

    Corporate & M&A
  • article

    MEPs’ proposal on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

    It was reported today, 25 April 2023, that MEPs in the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee have adopted their position (the MEP proposal) on the proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the Directive) and put forward some significant amendments to the Commission's proposed draft.

    Corporate & M&A
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    Introduction of liability caps to the Public Works Standard Conditions of Engagement

    The Office of Government Procurement has introduced monetary caps on liability in the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical) and the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Archaeological Services.

    Construction
  • article

    Work Life Balance: New law is wide-ranging

    The eagerly anticipated Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 has recently been signed into law. Read more here.

    Employment
  • article

    The CBI’s obsession with culture

    A subtle but palpable shift in the emphasis of regulation is underway. Have you noticed the CBI's increasing emphasis on culture?

    Insurance & Reinsurance
  • article

    Supreme Court to hear appeals concerning the nature of, and challenges to, local development plans

    The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal in respect of two legal challenges brought by developers regarding zoning elements of the Meath County Development Plan for 2021 to 2027.

    Environmental & Planning
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    New Q&As on Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) adopted by the European Commission (EC)

    The European Securities Authorities (ESAs) issued a series of questions to the EC in relation to the interpretation of SFDR in September 2022.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Taxonomy Regulation – Proposed technical screening criteria and amendments published

    The European Commission has published draft technical screening criteria in respect of four of the environmental objectives under the Taxonomy Regulation and proposed amendments to the Taxonomy Article 8 Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Consumer and advertising law in 2023: What’s on the horizon?

    Last year marked a number of significant legal developments for the protection of consumers. In 2023, attention now shifts to the enforcement of these rights.

    Disputes
  • article

    Ireland publishes Bill to implement Collective Redress Directive

    On 13 March 2023, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023 (the Bill) was published.

    Disputes
  • publication

    IAF Update: Publication of ALG guide on the Central Bank of Ireland’s IAF Consultation

    In this guide, we provide a detailed overview of the IAF Consultation, together with analyses of what is now clearer and what remains to be clarified. We also set out practical guidance on what this means for you and your firm.

    Regulatory Risk & Investigations
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    ALG guides to both the IAF and SEAR, and the Central Bank IAF Consultation

    ALG guides to both the IAF and SEAR, and the Central Bank IAF Consultation.

    Regulatory Risk & Investigations