European Union (Copyright & Related Rights) Regulations 2012

Client Briefings

13 April 2012

The European Union (Copyright and Related Rights) Regulations 2012 - S.I. No. 59/2012 was signed into law by junior minister of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Sean Sherlock on Wednesday, 29 February 2012.

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The International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment & Climate Change Law 2012

Articles

10 April 2012

This article appeared in the 2012 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Environment & Climate Change Law; published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London.

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The Commercial Lease Database - Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011

Client Briefings

05 April 2012

On 4 April 2012 Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, announced the establishment of the Property Services Regulation Authority. The establishment of the Authority was provided for in the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 which was signed into law on the 19th of December 2011.

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Proposed New Irish Corporate Fund Structure

Client Briefings

27 March 2012

The Irish Minister for Finance has approved, in principle, the development of legislation for a new corporate structure for funds which is intended to meet US ‘check the box’ requirements and reduce administrative costs. This step is consistent with the Irish government’s on-going commitment to the continued development of the funds industry in Ireland.

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Important Changes to Security over Registered Land: New One Page Form

Client Briefings

29 February 2012

From 1 March 2012, the Property Registration Authority (“PRA”) has introduced a new one page form of charge that must be used for taking security over registered land (with very limited exceptions). This requirement applies to commercial and residential mortgages a similar approach to that adopted by the Irish Banking Federation for the creation of mortgages over residential property.

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Changes to the Market Abuse Regime for Irish-listed Funds

Client Briefings

08 February 2012

The unwinding of the delegation arrangements between the Central Bank of Ireland and the Irish Stock Exchange Limited will have an impact on investment funds listed on the ISE’s Main Securities Market.

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New Laws Proposed for Personal Insolvency

Client Briefings

27 January 2012

Government proposals for new legislation would alter the law and procedures of personal insolvency in radical ways. The proposals include the establishment of an independent Insolvency Service and the introduction of non-judicial procedures for addressing unsecured debts (of any value) and secured debts (in the range €20,000 to €3 million). Current bankruptcy laws would also be amended.

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Regulatory Update for Irish-authorised Funds

Client Briefings

26 January 2012

This briefing summarises the main legal and regulatory developments affecting Irish funds for the period from October 2010 to January 2011.

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State broadcaster abandons ‘share deal’ trading practices after competition law investigation

Articles

20 January 2012

An article written by Philip Andrews, entitled "State broadcaster abandons ‘share deal’ trading practices after competition law investigation", was published in the December 2011 edition of Antitrust - Newsletter of the International Bar Association Legal Practice Division.

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Review of Irish Merger Control Decisions 2003-2011

Client Briefings

19 January 2012

The number of merger transactions notified to the Competition Authority fell slightly to 40 in 2011, from 46 in 2010. However, levels still remain above 2009 lows. These and other facts arising from a review of Irish merger control decisions 2003-2011 along with expected key developments in 2012 can be found in these briefings.

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