Statutory Review of Irish Defamation Law Nov 2016 Article The Department of Justice and Equality announced on 1 November that it will review the impact of the defamation reforms introduced in 2009. READ MORE
Economic Migration Nov 2016 Article Tier 2 and Tier 5 'A-rated' Sponsors will gladly welcome the introduction of the new priority service in processing change of circumstances applications. READ MORE
“Willy Nilly” expert evidence not allowed Nov 2016 Article New High Court rules regarding expert evidence became effective on 1 October. READ MORE
Economic Migration Update – November 2016 Nov 2016 Article The Autumn changes to the UK Immigration Rules have finally been announced and will, for the most part, be introduced on 24 November 2016. The official announcement confirms that the changes promised... READ MORE
Antitrust – Online businesses and their antitrust obligations Nov 2016 Article EU, Irish and UK competition law prohibit price-fixing between competitors in relation to goods and services. This prohibition applies in whatever way such goods or services are sold to customers.... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Cross Sectoral Nov 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publish Intermediary Times – Issue 4, Central Bank Act 1942 (Section 32D) Regulations 2016 and associated guidance published. On the European Front: Joint Committee of the... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Investment Firms Nov 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Irish Stock Exchange welcomes announcement to review stamp duty on share transactions. On the EU Front: ESMA publishes 2017 Work Programme, ESMA publishes a number of MiFID... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Funds Nov 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: End of transition period for Central Bank UCITS Regulations. On the EU Front: ESMA Q&A on application of AIFMD, ESMA Q&A on application of... READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Banking Nov 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Launch of nationwide Mortgage Arrears Resolution Service, and Ireland offered as the new location for the European Banking Authority. READ MORE
Tracker, Financial Services Regulation & Compliance - Insurance Nov 2016 Article On the Domestic Front: Survey of Irish Insurance CEOs highlights important trends for the industry, CBI publishes Guidance for (Re)insurance Undertakings on Head of Actuarial Function Role, Cyril Roux,... READ MORE