Jan 2016

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The European Commission may impose fines for breaches of competition law. In particular, it may impose fines on "undertakings" (e.g., businesses) and "associations of undertakings" (e.g., trade associations). These fines can be very significant: fines may be up to 10% of worldwide turnover.

Jan 2016

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This case concerned an appeal by the Plaintiff of a High Court order which dismissed his application to join IBRC as co-defendant in proceedings.

Jan 2016

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In 2015 we saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Read our analysis.

Jan 2016

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On 8 January 2016, the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”) warned one trade association in particular, but also trade associations generally, not to issue minimum price recommendations to their members.

Jan 2016

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Alan Casey, Resident Partner, New York looks at the key factors that have been driving Ireland's M&A market and outlines future prospects for M&A activity. This article was first published in The Global M&A Guide 2016 by American Lawyer.

Jan 2016

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The Court of Appeal (the “CA”) recently overturned the largest ever bullying award in a decision which sends a salutary signal on any attempt to widen the parameters of what may be held to constitute workplace bullying.

Jan 2016

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The Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 was signed into law on 10 December last and is due to commence early in 2016. The Act makes numerous amendments to employment equality legislation. Of note for employers are the changes to the compulsory retirement age.

Jan 2016

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The increase in the national minimum wage to €9.15 per hour came into effect on 1 January last. The increase is expected to benefit approximately 140,000 workers nationwide.

Jan 2016

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As insurers and reinsurers will be aware, the Solvency II regime came into force on 1 January 2016.

Jan 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Amended Transparency Regulations and New Transparency Rule - New Central Bank list of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions - Central Bank introduces consumer protection standards for credit servicing firms