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Time Waits For No Man

Delay defeated application to prevent publication of ‘The Times Irish Edition’


‘Hot Water’ Bottle Causes Trouble for Bank

National laws must strike a “fair balance” between opposing fundamental rights when it comes to disclosure of information to trade mark owners.


Smells Like Irish Spirit

Minister for Agriculture strengthens protection for Irish spirits


Taxand Weekly News 7 August

The Taxand Weekly News Alert


UK Supreme Court to consider damages for data breaches

Google has been granted permission by the UK Supreme Court to appeal a recent decision which allows data subjects in the UK to recover damages for mere distress.


EMIR Update

This update covers: the extension of transitional periods for pension scheme arrangements; ISDA classification letter and guidance; Central Bank feedback on supervision of NFCs; and the proposal to include ETDs in interoperability arrangements for CCPs.


AIFMD Update

This update covers: Central Bank clarification on the conditions for access to Stock Connect and the investment by a QIAIF in unregulated funds; and ESMA guidance on reporting to NCAs and calculation of AuM



ESMA Publishes Consultation Paper on UCITS V Remuneration Rules

Draft rules closely aligned with AIFMD Remuneration rules