Mar 2016

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David Baxter, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency, assesses alternative corporate restructuring processes available in Ireland, and highlights recent cases whereby these processes have been applied successfully to execute a deal.

Mar 2016

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In today's world it’s sometimes difficult to spot what is harmless banter and what is actionable harassment. It pays to know the difference

Mar 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - First Central Bank of Ireland Commission Meeting Minutes published - Financial Services Ombudsman and Office of the Pensions Ombudsman introduces changes to its complaint handling processes

Mar 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following – Central Bank of Ireland publishes consultation on a capital requirement framework for market operators.

Mar 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Investor Money Regulations/ Umbrella Cash Account Update On the EU Front: Items including the following - ESMA Q&A gives detail on the timing of documentation updates for the remuneration and depositary requirements of UCITS V - UCITS V Delegated Regulation on the obligations of depositaries

Mar 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items including the following - Central Bank of Ireland issues statement following Banking Inquiry - Central Bank of Ireland publishes Feedback Statement following consultation on a Central Credit Register

Mar 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Items include - Central Bank publishes programme of themed inspections in insurance sector - CBI publishes latest Solvency II Matters Newsletter On the European Front: Items include - Solvency II Implementing Regulation on calculation of technical provisions and basic own funds published - EIOPA publishes 2016 work program

Mar 2016

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A recent High Court judgement shows that the Courts will be reluctant to grant an injunction to prevent media from publishing defamatory material. An injunction will only be granted in clear cases where the defendant has a weak defence (or none at all).

Mar 2016

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The Commercial Court rules have, since its establishment, permitted the judge to adjourn proceedings so that the parties may consider whether the proceedings ought to be referred to a process of mediation, conciliation or arbitration.

Mar 2016

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Following on from the recent decision of the English High Court's approving of the use of Predictive Coding in discovery the Irish Court of Appeal has now approved the use of Technology Assisted Review (TAR) in a discovery process.