Jan 2023

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Two recent cases relating to sexual harassment in the workplace have highlighted how vital it is that employers are live to this issue and, more specifically, that any allegations of sexual harassment are dealt with efficiently and correctly.

Jan 2023

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While there was certainly no shortage of developments on the employment law front in 2022, there is no doubt that 2023 is due to bring further significant reform on the employment law front. In this briefing we take a look at the main upcoming employment law developments.

Jan 2023

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Domestically, the Consumer Rights Act 2022 commencement order was published and the Central Bank IAF Bill 2022 is progressing through Dáil Éireann. At European level, the Council adopted its position on an anti-money laundering regulation and new directive (AMLD6).

Jan 2023

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Domestically, the CBI issued a letter to fund management companies following its thematic review of governance, management and effectiveness. At European level, ESMA issued updated AIFMD Q&As with a new Q&A concerning SPACs.

Jan 2023

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Domestically, the CBI has published a letter detailing its research on insurance engagement and switching. At European level, EIOPA published a discussion paper on the prudential treatment of sustainability risks and is seeking feedback from stakeholders.

Jan 2023

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Domestically, the European Union (Recovery and Resolution of Central Counterparties) Regulations 2022 [S.I. No. 547 of 2022] was published. At European level, ESMA published guidelines and technical documentation on reporting under EMIR REFIT and published a practical guide on national rules on notifications of major holdings under the Transparency Directive.

Jan 2023

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Domestically, the European Union (Access to Anti-Money Laundering Information by Tax Authorities) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 was signed into law by the Minster for Finance. At European level, the EBA published a roadmap on sustainable finance.

Dec 2022

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The first draft delegated regulation supplementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) was published by the European Commission yesterday.

Dec 2022

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On 19 December 2022, the Commissioner for Internal Market of the EU published an update on the date when very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs) will be required to comply with the provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Dec 2022

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The European Commission is currently consulting on an updated draft of its Notice on the Definition of the Relevant Market for the Purposes of Union Competition Law (Market Definition Notice).