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Take No Comfort but the Level of Fines Imposed by the European Commission in 2015 for Competition Law Breaches was one of the Lowest in Years

Jan 2016

Article

The European Commission may impose fines for breaches of competition law. In particular, it may impose fines on "undertakings" (e.g., businesses) and "associations of undertakings" (e.g., trade associations)....

Original lender joined as co-defendant in proceedings after loan was assigned

Jan 2016

Article

This case concerned an appeal by the Plaintiff of a High Court order which dismissed his application to join IBRC as co-defendant in proceedings.

2015 saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Jan 2016

Article

In 2015 we saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Read our analysis.

Members of Trade Associations need to Make their own Pricing Decisions and not Follow the Lead of any Trade Association

Jan 2016

Article

On 8 January 2016, the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”) warned one trade association in particular, but also trade associations generally, not to issue minimum price recommendations to their...

M&A Activity in Ireland: A Positive Outlook

Jan 2016

Article

Alan Casey, Resident Partner, New York looks at the key factors that have been driving Ireland's M&A market and outlines future prospects for M&A activity. This article was...

Court of Appeal overturns landmark bullying award

Jan 2016

Article

The Court of Appeal (the “CA”) recently overturned the largest ever bullying award in a decision which sends a salutary signal on any attempt to widen the parameters of what...

What’s New? - Compulsory Retirement Age

Jan 2016

Article

The Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 was signed into law on 10 December last and is due to commence early in 2016. The Act makes numerous amendments to employment equality legislation. Of note...

What’s New? - Increase in Minimum Wage

Jan 2016

Article

The increase in the national minimum wage to €9.15 per hour came into effect on 1 January last. The increase is expected to benefit approximately 140,000 workers nationwide.

Solvency II regime now in force

Jan 2016

Article

As insurers and reinsurers will be aware, the Solvency II regime came into force on 1 January 2016.

Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral / Other

Jan 2016

Article

On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Amended Transparency Regulations and New Transparency Rule - New Central Bank list of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions - Central Bank introduces consumer...

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Take No Comfort but the Level of Fines Imposed by the European Commission in 2015 for Competition Law Breaches was one of the Lowest in Years

Original lender joined as co-defendant in proceedings after loan was assigned

2015 saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Members of Trade Associations need to Make their own Pricing Decisions and not Follow the Lead of any Trade Association

M&A Activity in Ireland: A Positive Outlook

Court of Appeal overturns landmark bullying award

What’s New? - Compulsory Retirement Age

What’s New? - Increase in Minimum Wage

Solvency II regime now in force

Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral / Other