Oct 2022

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Following the publication of the General Scheme of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interest of Consumers Bill 2022 (the Bill), two sessions of pre-legislative scrutiny (PLS) have taken place.

Oct 2022

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The Irish Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has announced that Ireland is likely to introduce legislation removing the current restriction on third party funding of international arbitration in Ireland.

Oct 2022

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There is certainly nothing “mini” about the anticipated changes to employment law announced in recent weeks.

Oct 2022

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On 28 September 2022, the European Commission published two draft pieces of legislation, which if ultimately adopted, will significantly reshape the consumer products landscape.

Oct 2022

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It's been a year like no other in respect of employment law changes in Ireland and anyone can be forgiven for losing track of where we have gotten to as we head towards the end of 2022.

Oct 2022

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On 4 October 2022, the European Union's Economic and Financial Affairs Council adopted formally the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is known formally as the "Regulation on a Single Market for Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC" and is designed to create a safe digital space for both citizens and businesses.

Oct 2022

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The Irish Government has published the long awaited Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022 which will introduce a screening regime for foreign direct investments in Ireland by parties established in third countries. 

Oct 2022

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The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in England and Wales has recently given judgment in Essential Living (Greenwich) Limited v Elements (Europe) Limited  in relation the extent to which an adjudicator's decision is binding on the parties for the purpose of an ongoing final account process.

Sep 2022

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Key messages from the Irish Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and the Irish Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath on 27 September 2022.

Sep 2022

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Octopus Energy and the National Grid Electricity System Operator (National Grid ESO) have successfully trialled the use of electric vehicles (EV) to assist with balancing the demands of Britain's power system.