Garda Commissioner Unsuccessful in Attempt to Dismiss Garda who had Sexual Encounter with Witness
A recent Court of Appeal decision in the case of Hegarty v The Commissioner of An Garda…
Employer Entitled to Terminate Complainants’ Employment for Repudiatory Acts, but Procedural Failure Renders Dismissals Unfair
Facts: The Complainants in Ms Roxana Doba v AFM Facilities Limited ADJ-00043540 and Ms…
Malta Nomad Residence Permit Income Tax Rules
The Income Tax Rules applicable to the Nomad permit holders in Malta prescribe a tax exemption for one year starting from the date of issue of the residence card.
Non-disclosure Agreements: A Necessity in Business
In a world characterized by an ever-increasing exchange of information, non-disclosure agreements play a significant role in business life.
The interplay between ESG and succession planning in Maltese family businesses
The acronym ESG (which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become one of the buzzwords pervading discussions across various media platforms and at conferences over the recent months and will definitely gain further traction in the years to come.
High Court Rejects Point of Law Appeal from Labour Court regarding Working Time
Walsh v Kerry County Council [2023] IEHC 719 concerned a recent appeal on a point of law from…
Investing in India: An Overview of Legal Considerations
India continues to consistently experience growth in inflow of foreign direct investment (“FDI”).
AIFMD II – A step closer to entry into force
On 26 February 2024, the Council of the European Union announced that it adopted the proposed Directive amending the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU) (“AIFMD”) and the UCITS Directive (2009/65/EU), commonly referred to as the ‘AIFMD II’ (2021/0376 (COD)).
Faster Credit Transfers: EU Council adopts Regulation on Instant Payments
The EU Council has, on 26 February 2024, given the green light for the proposed regulation for instant payments in the single market.
The MFSA consults on a draft Conduct of Business Rulebook for Banks
Deposit accounts, payment accounts, electronic money and certain categories of lending are amongst the in-scope Retail Products