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ArticleNew Guidance On IT & Cybersecurity Risks For Financial FirmsThe Central Bank has recently published new guidance for financial firms on IT risk management and cyber security. IrelandTechnologyMason Hayes & Curran LLP
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ArticleThe Companies Act 2014 – Impact On The Irish Funds IndustryIrish funds structured as investment companies under Part XIII of the Companies Act, 1990 will be relieved to hear that the Act is largely a restatement of existing company law. IrelandFinance and BankingMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticlePublic And Administrative Law Update: Clinical Trials In Ireland And Changing LegislationBefore any medicinal product is given permission to access the Irish market, it must be first tested in a clinical trial to verify that it is safe and fit for use.IrelandFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMason Hayes & Curran LLP
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ArticleNolan v Kerry FoodsDefendant’s application to have Plaintiff’s claim dismissed on foot of Section 26 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 was refusedIrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleAnd They’re Off – Changes To Irish Betting LawsAs Cheltenham fever fades for another year, we cast our eye over recently introduced changes to Irish betting rules. IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMason Hayes & Curran LLP