The Front Page - Q&A: Sep 2016 Sep 2016 Article We are delighted with readers' response to our new Question of the month in the Front Page. Thank you. We invite readers to send topical questions which would be of... READ MORE
The Front Page, Asset Management & Investment Funds: Central Bank Deadlines for Pre-Christmas/Year-End Applications Sep 2016 Article The Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has issued details of its deadlines for receipt of applications. READ MORE
Central Bank Publishes New Cross Industry Guidance on IT and Cyber Security Risks Sep 2016 Article On 13 September 2016, the Central Bank of Ireland (the CBI) published new guidance on IT risk management and cybersecurity for financial service firms. READ MORE
Free Wifi Providers Not Liable For Users’ Copyright Infringements Sep 2016 Article The CJEU has confirmed the AG's Opinion, in McFadden v Sony Music Entertainment Germany (C-484/14), that operators of a free Wi-Fi service, who offer that service to the public, are... READ MORE
And the whistle is finally blown… First order for interim relief under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 Sep 2016 Article Two employees of Lifeline Ambulance Service were dismissed by reason of redundancy in June, 2016. Recently, they secured an interim Order from the Circuit Court (the "Court") directing their continued payment... READ MORE
High Court refuses oral hearing of complaint to the Data Protection Commissioner Sep 2016 Article In Martin v Data Protection Commissioner [2016] IEHC 479, Mr Martin sought to challenge the Data Protection Commissioner’s (DPC) refusal to investigate disputed facts of his data protection complaint via an... READ MORE
Fixed Views on Mobile Mergers? Sep 2016 Article EU Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, gave an interesting perspective on mergers in the mobile phone market in a speech to the Forum for EU-US Legal-Economic Affairs in Paris on 15 September 2016. READ MORE
State Aid in Ireland 2016 Sep 2016 Article Dr Vincent Power, Partner and Head of A&L Goodbody's EU, Competition & Procurement Group provides an overview of State Aid law and policy in Ireland. This article was first published... READ MORE
Top Eleven Key Questions for CEOs, General Counsel and Executives on Brexit Evaluation and Planning for Businesses Sep 2016 Article While each company and organisation has its own specific needs relating to Brexit, there are eleven key questions, from the legal perspective, which every CEO, General Counsel and executive should... READ MORE
Court Affirms Central Bank’s Powers to Conduct Inquiries Sep 2016 Article The High Court recently published its judgment in the case of Purcell v Central Bank of Ireland & Ors. The proceedings relate to a challenge to the Central Bank's powers to... READ MORE