Energy Efficiency Targets Nov 2017 Article John Dallas, Partner, A&l Goodbody looks at the current status of the energy efficiency targets in the Public Sector and looks at what is next? READ MORE
Class Actions Bill presented to Oireachtas Nov 2017 Article There has been a considerable amount of political and media discussion recently on the topic of multi-party or class actions and whether Ireland should introduce procedures to allow for such... READ MORE
Anti-harassment policy in the workplace Nov 2017 Article In recent weeks, the complex legality of defining sexual harassment has come into sharp focus. Irish law defines sexual harassment as “unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual... READ MORE
EU Competition Commissioner Addresses 2017 Web Summit Nov 2017 Article European Competition Commissioner Vestager gave a wide-ranging speech, entitled "Clearing the Path for Innovation", at the Web Summit in Lisbon on 7 November 2017. READ MORE
European Commission Gives State Aid Approval to Belgian Maritime Transport Package Nov 2017 Article On 6 November 2017, the European Commission approved, under the European Union's State aid rules, various Belgian tax measures designed to assist the maritime transport sector. READ MORE
Successfully Doing Business Overseas: The Case for an EU-Wide Sandbox Initiative Nov 2017 Article Last month, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its "Regulatory Sandbox – Lessons Learned Report". In the Report, the FCA evaluated the progress of the UK financial regulatory sandbox during... READ MORE
Compulsory Retirement: High Court reminds employers of an essential prerequisite Nov 2017 Article Within the last two weeks the High Court has issued a judgment which serves as a useful reminder that when it comes to the proposed retirement of an employee, the... READ MORE
Publication of New Anti-Bribery and Corruption Legislation: Practical Implications for Companies Nov 2017 Article The Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill, 2017, has been published by the Minister for Justice and Equality. This Bill is one of the actions identified by the Government last week, as... READ MORE
Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral Oct 2017 Nov 2017 Article From a domestic perspective, the Central Bank has published new application forms and related guidance for authorisation as a Payment Institution and Electronic Money Institution. New guidance has also been... READ MORE
Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Investment Firms Oct 2017 Nov 2017 Article From a domestic perspective, it has been a relatively quiet month for investment firms. However, at a European level, ESMA has been occupied with MiFID II/MiFIR related activity. ESMA... READ MORE