Apr 2016

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Laura Mulleady, Insurance Partner, looks at the potential for regulatory enforcement in relation to Solvency II and the value to companies in being prepared. This article was first printed for conference delegates at the European Insurance Forum 2016 in Dublin

Apr 2016

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The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the current text of the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC as well as the possible changes to the existing legal framework to make sure it is up to date with the new challenges of the digital age.

Apr 2016

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Regulated funds in some countries in Europe, including Ireland, have been permitted to originate loans subject to a variety of conditions. Unfortunately for the asset management community, these conditions vary from country to country and in some cases are contradictory.

Apr 2016

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It was confirmed yesterday that the Construction Contracts Act 2013 will apply to construction contracts entered into after 25 July 2016.

Apr 2016

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Any person Convicted of a Competition Law Offence in Ireland may be Disqualified from Acting as a Director of an Irish Company in Certain Circumstances

Apr 2016

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Freeman V Bank of Scotland plc, Simon Davidson and Lloyd Daly & Associates Ltd [2016] IESC 14 This Supreme Court decision is as a result of an appeal from a judgment of McGovern J in the High Court which was delivered on 29th May 2014.

Apr 2016

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Dr Vincent Power, EU & Competition Partner, discusses the lessons from Ireland's EU referendums for the UK's Brexit referendum on 23 June 2016.

Apr 2016

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Shannon v O'Sullivan [2016] IECA 93 concerned personal injury awards to Mr and Mrs Shannon arising out of a road traffic accident. The defendant, in the High Court had contested the extent of the injuries suffered by the plaintiffs noting that they had not proceeded to hospital directly after the collision but had only gone there some hours later and had only sought medical attention several weeks

Apr 2016

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On the Domestic Front: EU (Consumer Mortgage Credit Agreements) Regulations 2016; Central Bank introduces new authorisation process model for various industry sectors; On the EU Front: ECB announces a new series of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO II); EBA publishes the report on SMEs and the SME Supporting Factor

Apr 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland issues a press release with regard to its themed inspection in relation to conflicts of interest in Investment Firms New Member Firm Rules and Market Parameters published by the Irish Stock Exchange; On the EU Front: ESMA publishes its Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities Report No. 1 2016 on European Union (EU) securities markets