Optimizing Brazil’s Ports: The Path to Competitiveness.
Brazil’s port sector has undergone significant transformations aimed at improving operational efficiency and capacity through major reforms in 1993 and 2015, focusing on integrating private initiatives in leased and private terminals.
Thailand Privilege Visa Updates
There have been various updates regarding the Thailand Privilege Visa packages effective since October 1, 2023.
When Is Keyword Use Infringing
Following its nuanced August 2023 ruling on keyword infringement in Google LLC v. DRS Logistics (P) Ltd. & Ors. (‘DRS order’ – previously reported by us here),
It’s a Goal!
In a case argued by the Firm, the Delhi High Court has upheld the registration of the ‘Premier League’ trademark saying that the appellants had no monopoly rights over ‘Premier’ per se.
Market Abuse: Zip Your Lip!
In March 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) gave a preliminary ruling[1] in yet another case about the unlawful disclosure of inside information – this time by a journalist (Mr A) who informed some sources about a story he was going to publish in a prominent British newspaper regarding two takeover bids which were …
Tiktok’s request for suspension of “Gatekeeper” status under Digital Markets Act dismissed by EU General Court
On 9 February 2024, the General Court of the European Union (the “GC”) rejected the application issued by Bytedance Ltd – TikTok’s parent company (the “Applicant”) – for interim measures vis-à-vis the EU Commission’s challenged decision to designate it as a “Gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (the “Decision”).
Sick Leave Versus Statute
The Sick Leave Act 2022 (the “2022 Act”) has been in force since 1 January 2023 and provides employees with a statutory entitlement to sick pay in Ireland.
Guidance on the introduction to Domestic Violence Leave
Domestic violence leave was introduced by the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”).
Exploring the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant : A Path To Rejuvenation
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage through the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund, offers substantial financial assistance.
EU Credit Servicing Directive Transposed Into EU Law
The European Union (Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers) Regulations 2023[1] (the “Regulations”) transposed into Irish law the EU Credit Servicing Directive 2021/2167[2] (the “Directive”) with an effective date of 30 December 2023.