The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments Mar 2016 Article On the Domestic Front, we look at Deadlines, UCITS V, Investor Money Regulations / Umbrella Cash Accounts and Conflicts of Interest. READ MORE
Government announces its response to MAC’s recommendations Mar 2016 Article A&L Goodbody reported on the recommendations arising out of the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) Review into Tier 2 Migration in our Immigration E-zine in January 2016. READ MORE
Supreme Court considers the phrase ‘Close of Business’ in the context of a Receiver Appointment Mar 2016 Article In McCann -v- Halpin & anor [2016] IESC 11, the receiver applied to the High Court for directions pursuant to Section 316(1) of the Companies Act 1963, in relation to the exercise of his powers... READ MORE
WiFi providers not liable for copyright infringement by users Mar 2016 Article On 16 March 2016, the Advocate General (AG) delivered an Opinion, in McFadden v Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH Case-484/14, that a business offering free WiFi access to the public cannot be... READ MORE
Legal Privilege in Without Prejudice Correspondence with Regulator Mar 2016 Article In Purcell v Central Bank of Ireland, The AG and Ireland [2016] IECA 50 the Court of Appeal considered the extent to which 'without prejudice' privilege, which attaches to documents and communications... READ MORE
High Court Approves Ratification of Appointment of Receiver by ACC Board Mar 2016 Article In Farrell & Kelly v Petrosyan & Ors (linked to McLoughlin & anor v ACC Loan Management Ltd), High Court, O'Connor J, 2 March 2016 the High Court considered an application for possession on behalf... READ MORE
Court of Appeal upholds €1m health and safety fine against road haulage company Mar 2016 Article In DPP v Roadteam Logistic Solutions (formerly known as Nolan Transport (Oaklands) Ltd [2016] IECA 38 the Court of Appeal upheld a €1 million fine imposed on a road haulage company after an... READ MORE
High Court dismisses “creative” defences in summary judgment application Mar 2016 Article In ACC Loan Management v Patrick Cahalan, High Court, Noonan J, 3 March 2016 the High Court granted summary to ACC and rejected arguments based on claims of reckless lending and illegal... READ MORE
Central Bank report on Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Financial Sanctions in the Irish Life Insurance Sector Mar 2016 Article Earlier today the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published a report on Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Financial Sanctions (AML/CFT/FS) Compliance in the Irish Life... READ MORE
‘Strengthening Accountability in Banking’ initiative and HR implications: what comes next? Mar 2016 Article As you may be aware, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have been in joint consultation in respect of the 'Strengthening Accountability in Banking' initiative. READ MORE