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  • Article

    Private Wires - Guiding Principles for Policy Formulation

    The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications recently published the Private Wires Guiding Principles for Policy Formation.

    Energy & Natural Resources
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    Independent review of the Central Bank’s fitness and probity regime published

    The Central Bank of Ireland has published the outcome of an independent review of the Central Bank’s fitness and probity approval process.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    ALG advises PTC on landmark cross-border division into Ireland

    On 17 June 2024, the Irish High Court made an order approving the first cross-border division of an entity incorporated in an EEA member state into Ireland.

    Corporate & M&A
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    Proposed overhaul of EU’s Consumer ADR Directive – is the end of the EU’s Online Dispute Resolution Platform nigh?

    What is the current status of the proposed reform of the EU’s ADR legislative framework for consumers?

    Disputes
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    Celebrating disability Pride Month: Spotlight on Reasonable Accommodation

    To mark Disability Pride Month, we provide some insights into how Reasonable Accommodation operates in the workplace and some key takeaways for employers.

    Employment
  • Article

    ESAs set out regulatory approach to greenwashing in the financial sector

    This article explores the recent final reports on greenwashing published by the European Supervisory Authorities in response to the European Commission’s input on greenwashing risks and the supervision of sustainable finance policies.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    EU ban on products made with forced and child labour imminent

    This article provides an overview of the key elements of the EU’s proposed new regulation banning products made with forced labour from being placed and made available in the EU or exporting from the EU.

    ESG & Sustainability
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    Gender diversity – are companies making progress?

    This article examines the progress being made by companies towards achieving gender balance, not only at board level but also at senior leadership and management levels. It also briefly considers the requirements introduced by the Gender Balance on Boards Directive.

    Employment
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    Business and human rights advisory series | Part 1 – Overview of EU mandatory due diligence and reporting obligations

    In this article, we focus on the human rights aspects of the legislative initiatives being introduced and provide an overview of the mandatory due diligence and reporting obligations being introduced in the EU.

    ESG & Sustainability
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    Supreme Court dismisses challenge to solar development

    The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a group of residents who sought to challenge the validity of a decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for a photovoltaic solar farm on a site of approximately 90 hectares in Co. Offaly.

    Energy & Natural Resources
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    Competition & FDI Screening 2024. Your key considerations

    This report outlines the main changes and implications of the enhanced regimes that have been introduced or will come into force in the near future.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    UK Government consults on the future of the Commercial Agents Regulations

    The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade have launched a public consultation on the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993, with a view to potentially deregulating this area of law.

    Commercial & Technology Belfast