In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Ian O'Mara partner in the Financial Institutions Group joins Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer to discuss the new guidance...

n this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Niamh Mulholland partner in the Financial Institutions Group joins Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer to discuss the specific requirements...

A new EU Council Directive was passed in the final quarter of 2011, which will control the use of hydrogen peroxide in teeth whitening products. The aim of the new Directive is to heighten patient awareness and safety in terms of the provision of teeth whitening treatments.

In June of this year, the Minister for Finance gave effect to the European Union (Payment Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (the "Payment Services Regulations").

The proposals to date have raised a number of concerns.

A recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has set limits on the ability of national courts to intervene to save a contract which contains unfair terms.

Whilst the consolidation of the policy framework is a primary strategic priority for 2019-2021, the Strategic Plan refers to two significant challenges that call for particular strategic focus namely,

The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2022 session has been published.

Interesting reading from the CBI on consumer behaviours in two key consumer insurance markets - motor and home. The letter emphasises the importance of...

EIOPA has published its seventh annual consumer trends report and accompanying press release outlining key developments in the European insurance and pensions sector.

This privacy statement outlines how the organization handles cookies and user data collection through its digital platforms. It explains the consent mechanism for different categories of cookies, including analytics and targeting technologies that track user behavior and preferences.

In this episode of Matheson Talks Financial Regulation, Niamh Mulholland and Ian O'Mara partners in the Financial Institutions Group join Claire Scannell, professional support lawyer...

The background to this case is that a German plaintiff received breast implants in 2008.

In the case of Hickey v McGowan and Cosgrove, the plaintiff had his award of damages reduced by 10% from €350,000 to €315,000.

Key members from Walkers' Global offices across the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Ireland were delighted to attend the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference in Dublin recently.

On 4 October 2022, the Digital Services Act (DSA) was formally adopted by the European Council, following the European Parliament's adoption in July.

Northern Ireland's Food Standards Agency and Department of Health are consulting on new restrictions for promoting products high in fat, sugar and salt, aiming to align with UK-wide measures while grappling with which nutrient profiling model to adopt. The proposed regulations would limit volume price promotions, product placement in prominent retail locations, and free refill promotions for sugar-sweetened drinks, with enforcement handled by local councils.

Member States were required to adopt national transposing legislation relating to the revised Consumer Credit Directive...

The much-anticipated Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023Opens in new window was published today. The purpose of the bill is to transpose...

As the landscape of product liability and AI legislation is set to undergo a makeover so that it can keep up with the ever-evolving world of emerging technology, learn from legal specialists and members of the European Commission and Parliament about the changes these proposed reforms seek to bring about and how they will be significant for customers and producers or importers of products in the EU.