‘Sufficient progress’ made on Phase 1 of the Brexit Talks Dec 2017 Article European Commission and UK report sufficient progress made on Phase 1 of the Brexit Talks READ MORE
‘Tis the season to apply fair procedures – a timely warning in advance of the Christmas party Dec 2017 Article Here's a reminder to employers that their Christmas events are workplace events and that a reasonable investigation is necessary even where serious misconduct is admitted. READ MORE
New factors to consider in deciding whether to report ‘white collar crime’ Dec 2017 Article A recent High Court decision indirectly calls into question the constitutionality of the current mandatory reporting requirement regarding information about 'white collar crimes' which may have been committed by other... READ MORE
Asset Management & Investment Funds Q&A: November 2017 Nov 2017 Article How do I assess whether an Irish regulated fund is in scope to produce a PRIIP KID from 1 January 2018? READ MORE
Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments Nov 2017 Article From an international perspective, we look at ESMA Q&As on the AIFMD and the UCITS Directive, MMFs, EuVECAs and EuSEFs, MiFID II and MiFIR, ESMA on charges and mutual... READ MORE
Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments Nov 2017 Article From an Irish practice and domestic perspective, we look at some approaching compliance deadlines, Central Bank Christmas deadlines, Central Bank Markets Update, Central Bank ETF conference, MMIF Regulatory Reporting and... READ MORE
Ireland, a Jurisdiction of Choice and Gateway to Europe for Financial Institutions Nov 2017 Article Maria McElhinney, Finance Partner, New York, outlines why Ireland is a jurisdiction of choice and gateway to Europe for many US financial institutions. READ MORE
Is it discriminatory not to top-up state paternity pay? Nov 2017 Article New figures released by the Department of Social Protection show that over 27,000 fathers (or "relevant parents") in Ireland have taken statutory paternity leave since the introduction of this benefit via... READ MORE
Borrower could not re-litigate possession proceedings using Unfair Terms Directive Nov 2017 Article In Cronin v Dublin City Sheriff & anor [2017] IEHC 685, Ní Raifeartaigh J, 17 October 2017 the High Court refused to set aside a repossession order in respect of a family home on the... READ MORE
Recruitment Do’s and Don’ts - A Costly Question Nov 2017 Article Last month, the Workplace Relations Commission (the WRC) found that the Minister of State with special responsibility for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development, Mr John Halligan, illegally discriminated against... READ MORE