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Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Consumer Rights Act 2022, was signed by the President on 7 November 2022 having completed its passage through both Houses of the Oireachtas on 26 October 2022.
DisputesDuring the pandemic, the enactment of emergency legislation to tackle the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic changed the landscape for commercial landlords in respect of rent arrears.
BelfastIn a significant announcement on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment outlined that the right to request remote working legislation is to be fast-tracked by way of integrating it into the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022.
EmploymentAs set out in the cabinet office green paper published in December 2020, the UK Government views the UK's exit from the European Union as a historic opportunity to overhaul the complex public procurement regime.
BelfastOn 10 October 2022, the European Commission published its long-awaited report on the functioning of the Securitisation Regulation.
Capital Markets - DebtOn 21 September 2022, the Court of Appeal delivered judgment in Right to Know CLG -v- Commissioner for Environmental Information [2022] IECA 210, overturning an earlier decision of the High Court.
Environmental & PlanningAs previously highlighted, in April 2022 the CBI lodged proceedings with the High Court seeking confirmation of an assessment that an individual engaged in insider dealing, contrary to the Market Abuse Regulations 2005.
Financial RegulationThe Minister of Justice, Naomi Long announced a consultation on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking on International Anti-Slavery Day.
ESG & SustainabilityThe Electoral Reform Act 2022 (the Act), brings about significant changes to the electoral system in Ireland.
TechnologyThe Digital Services Act (DSA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union today. It will enter into force on 16 November 2022, i.e. 20 days from the date of publication in the Official Journal.
TechnologyThe Irish chapter provides an overview of the Irish M&A market, private equity developments and the latest legal information across a number of areas including the regulatory framework, transaction structuring, due diligence, deal terms, management incentivisation and exits.