Jun 2025

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On 14 February 2025, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) issued a significant decision in Paul Lingard v Randridge International Ltd (In Examinership) concerning the employment status of a construction / civil works manager and his entitlement to unpaid wages under the Payment of Wages Act, 1991 (the Act).

Jun 2025

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The European Commission has formally approved proposals to sign and conclude an EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement.

Jun 2025

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On 20 June 2025, the European Commission announced the withdrawal of its proposal for a Green Claims Directive (GCD), which had been set for finalisation on 23 June 2025.

Jun 2025

article

Benchmarks, liquidity, supervision of third-party risks, fund data reporting, AIF exposures to CRE, social media companies and unauthorised financial ads, ESMA newsletter, AML/CFT.

Jun 2025

article

Deadlines, AML/CFT/FS.

Jun 2025

publication

The European Commission has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at revitalising the EU securitisation market, marking a pivotal moment for issuers, originators, financial institutions and investors alike.

Jun 2025

article

Succession planning can be a complex and emotional process. Only an estimated 12% of family-owned businesses make it to the third generation and, with it potentially being the culmination of a life’s work, it is important that prior planning is undertaken to set out the succession process, optimise it and ensure that all parties involved are aligned.

Jun 2025

Article

After months of debate, the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Bill has received Royal Assent. Now known as the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, it marks a significant milestone in the UK’s evolving approach to data protection post-Brexit.

Jun 2025

Article

The Supreme Court (the Court) has clarified the circumstances in which litigation can be dismissed for want of prosecution.

Jun 2025

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Domestically, the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 was passed by the Oireachtas. At European level, ESMA calls on social media companies to tackle unauthorised financial ads.