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Legal Updates & Insights

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    ‘Don’t look back in anger’ | Understanding dynamic pricing in Ireland

    Dynamic pricing has become a hot topic after its controversial use in the sale of tickets for Oasis's highly anticipated reunion tour – but what does ‘dynamic pricing’ really mean and is it permitted under Irish consumer law?

    Investigations
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    EIOPA finalises Statement on third-country reinsurance: What has changed?

    The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) issued its long-awaited Supervisory Statement (the Statement) on arrangements with third-country reinsurers (TCRs) in April.

    Insurance & Reinsurance
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    Introduction of Irish dividend participation exemption. Takeaways from the Second Feedback statement

    The Department of Finance has published a second Feedback Statement on the introduction of a participation exemption in respect of tax on foreign dividends received by Irish holding companies.

    Tax
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    “Dear CEO” Letter on Consumer Protection Risk Management Frameworks in Insurance Firms: A steer in the direction of “securing customers interests”?

    On 29 August 2024, the CBI issued a Dear CEO letter to the insurance industry, detailing its findings following a recent targeted CPRA of insurance firms’ consumer protection risk management frameworks.

    Insurance & Reinsurance
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    NIS2 - Highly anticipated General Scheme for the National Cyber Security Bill published

    Last Friday the government published the General Scheme for the National Cyber Security Bill 2004 (the General Scheme).

    Technology
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    EU sanctions update for the aviation sector

    Several developments introduced as part of the EU’s new Belarus sanctions package and its 14th package of sanctions against Russia continue to be of particular relevance for the aviation sector. In our latest publication, we outline these developments, and discuss relevant guidance in order to assist lessors with ongoing EU sanctions obligations.

    Sanctions
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    Open for business? The role of regulators in developing the insurance market

    In this article, we explore how the PRA and FCA have embedded the CGO in the UK and consider potential lessons for Ireland in terms of the growth of our insurance industry.

    Insurance & Reinsurance
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    The Encyclopedia of International Commercial Litigation - Ireland

    Sarah Murphy, Partner, Orla Clayton, Knowledge Consultant, and Colleen Barrett, Solicitor, from our Disputes & Investigations Group have authored the Irish chapter of the Encyclopedia of International Commercial Litigation.

    Disputes
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    AI-generated music: how will the existing copyright framework cope?

    The use of increasingly sophisticated AI tools to generate musical works poses a number of challenges from a legal perspective, particularly in relation to how they may impact intellectual property rights. In our latest publication we explore some of these legal considerations in further detail.

    Technology
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – August 2024

    ESMA guidelines on funds’ names, ESA Q&As on the SFDR, ESMA opinion on the sustainable finance framework, draft ELTIF RTS.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – August 2024

    Deadlines and 1907 limited partnerships.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    CBL Insurance Europe DAC: High Court gives directions on the treatment of insurance contracts and claims in liquidation

    On 31 July 2024, the High Court delivered a judgment in the matter of CBL Insurance Europe Designated Activity Company (CBL).

    Insurance & Reinsurance