EU Commission adopts adequacy decision on EU – US Data Privacy Framework
On the 10th of July 2023, the EU Commission adopted its adequacy decision (the “Decision”) for the EU- US Data Privacy Framework (the “DPF”) through which it concluded that those US companies which subscribe to the DPF and adhere to its provisions will ensure an adequate level of protection,
ESMA issues public statement in relation to sustainability disclosures in prospectuses
On the 11th of July 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a statement[1] underlining its expectations with respect to the nature and extent of sustainability disclosures to be included in both equity and debt prospectuses prepared in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation.[2]
ESMA and EBA issue Inaugural Consultation Packages under MICA
Introduction The Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA), the first European framework for cryptoassets, was published in the Official Journal on 9 June 2023 and entered into force on 29 June 2023.
CJEU paves the way for the General Court to re-assess the effect of the acquisition of O2 by Three
In a judgement delivered by the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “CJEU” or the “Court”) on the 13 July 2023, in the case of Commission vs CK Telecoms UK Investments Ltd (“CK Telecoms”),
CJEU clarifies legal consequences of invalid loan agreement due to unfair terms
Summary On 27 April 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”), in delivering a ruling in the case of MJ vs. AxFina Hungary Zrt. (Case C-705/21),
Damages: Fishing vessel gutted by fire
The First Hall, Civil Court, presided by Mr Justice Francesco Depasquale, on the 6 June 2023, in the case “Emanuel Sant (Mary Sant succeeded the acts in this case on the death of her husband) vs Andrew Schembri and Christopher Sant personally and in representation of Sea Star Cruises Company Limited” held, among other things,
Primer On The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
A. INTRODUCTION Given India’s status as a nation with the world’s largest population and a significant online presence, a substantial volume of personal data of its citizens is processed by digital platforms.
Healing The Future: Indian Startups Paving the Way Through Technology And Innovation
Medical and Healthcare Technology (“MedTech”) is a sunrise sector in the Indian economy, with startups and MNCs growing at rapid pace with an estimated growth from US$ 11 billion to US$ 50 billion by 2030 at 16.4% CAGR.[1]
WRC Awards Employee €20,000 for Penalisation due to Applying for Parental Leave
Paulette Leonard v The Board of Management Farnham NS- ADJ-00033826 concerned two complaints of penalisation under the Parental Leave Act 1998 heard by the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”).
WRC Finds Unfair Dismissal for Want of Fair Procedures
The Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) case of Paul Burke v Dungarvan Insulation Limited ADJ-00035692 involved a number of complaints under the Unfair Dismissals Acts, the Minimum Notice & Terms of Employment Acts, the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act, and the Payment of Wages Act 1991.