ArticleEDPB Statement On The Role Of Data Protection Authorities In The AI ActEDPB releases statement on DPAs' role in AI Act...IrelandPrivacyMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleCredit Reporting: Guarantee Data Going LiveThe reporting of guarantee data to the Central Bank of Ireland's Central Credit Register will commence on 1 February 2025.IrelandStrategyMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleLease Or Licence? An Irish Lens On A Recent UK DecisionThe UK Court of Appeal's recent decision in AP Wireless II v On Tower has drawn attention because it treated a mast site arrangement with a 10 year ...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleLIBOR's Tough Legacy: English High Court Judgment Guides The WayThe English High Court has published a judgment on how a LIBOR-referencing contract should be interpreted now that LIBOR is no longer published as a benchmark rate.IrelandFinance and BankingMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleAre You Ready? The First Provisions Of The AI Act Come Into Force In Less Than A MonthThe first provisions of the AI Act come into force from 2 February 2025. If you haven't already, it is time to start thinking about what you need to do to ensure...IrelandTechnologyMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleDORA: Subcontracting RTS AdoptedDORA: The European Commission has adopted the Subcontracting RTS on 24 March, however, financial entities should note that they will still need to assess the subcontracting chain.IrelandTechnologyMcCann FitzGerald LLP
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ArticleSmooth Moves: Guidance On Master Trusts Moves For Employers And Trustees PublishedThe pensions landscape has seen radical change over the last 18 months with a deluge of employers choosing to wind-up their standalone DC schemes and move to a Master Trust vehicle.IrelandEmployment and HRMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleSteer Clear Of Conduct Unbecoming: Revised Code Of Conduct For PRSA ProvidersOn 31 January 2025, following public consultation, the Pensions Authority (the "Authority") published a revised ‘Code of Conduct for PRSA Providers with respect to the producing, marketing and selling of PRSA.IrelandEmployment and HRMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleWhat To Expect: Noyb, Ireland's Second Qualified Entity Under The Representative Actions Act 2023The European Center for Digital Rights or ‘noyb', chaired by Max Schrems, was designated as a "qualified entity" ("QE") under the Representative Actions Act for the Protection...IrelandPrivacyMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleDutch Airline Found To Have Breached EU Law And Misled Consumers With Vague Sustainability AdvertisementsThe Green Claims Directive ("GCD") proposal was adopted by the European Commission in March 2023 and is expected to commence in the latter part of 2024. A more detailed note on the GCD can be found here. NetherlandsTransportMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleEU Hits Pause On Third‑Party Litigation Funding: What's Next?The European Commission has confirmed that it will not progress the regulation of Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF).European UnionLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCann FitzGerald LLP
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ArticleCourt Protection of Insolvent Companies - Review Group ReportIrelandCorporate/Commercial LawMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleCSRD Update: Omnibus Progressing SwiftlyThe European Parliament has adopted, at first reading, the Commission's proposal for a two-year postponement of incoming reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (2022/2464/EU, "CSRD").IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleResidential Rental Sector Reforms: What's Changing And Why It MattersThe Government's much-anticipated proposals to reform the rules on rent and security of tenure in the residential tenancy sector were finally announced on 10 June.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleNew Companies Bill PublishedOn 9 April 2009 the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment introduced the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009. The Bill proposes to change the Companies Acts in three important respects and the Minister has indicated that the Bill is to be enacted as a priority.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawMcCann FitzGerald LLP
ArticleFSPO Amendment Act 2025: Greater Access To FSPO For ConsumersThe Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2025 (the "Act" - here) has now been commenced, coming into force on 9 May 2025.IrelandFinance and BankingMcCann FitzGerald LLP
