Tiktok’s request for suspension of “Gatekeeper” status under Digital Markets Act dismissed by EU General Court
On 9 February 2024, the General Court of the European Union (the “GC”) rejected the application issued by Bytedance Ltd – TikTok’s parent company (the “Applicant”) – for interim measures vis-à-vis the EU Commission’s challenged decision to designate it as a “Gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (the “Decision”).
Sick Leave Versus Statute
The Sick Leave Act 2022 (the “2022 Act”) has been in force since 1 January 2023 and provides employees with a statutory entitlement to sick pay in Ireland.
Guidance on the introduction to Domestic Violence Leave
Domestic violence leave was introduced by the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”).
Exploring the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant : A Path To Rejuvenation
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage through the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund, offers substantial financial assistance.
EU Credit Servicing Directive Transposed Into EU Law
The European Union (Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers) Regulations 2023[1] (the “Regulations”) transposed into Irish law the EU Credit Servicing Directive 2021/2167[2] (the “Directive”) with an effective date of 30 December 2023.
Company Insolvency: Lenders is your security fixed or floating?
Fixed or Floating? Recent guidance discussed below will be of interest to Lenders active in commercial lending where a suite of fixed and floating security is usually taken as collateral.
2024 Changes to Commercial Rates
Introduction The Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 (the “Act”) as amended by sections 262 to 274 of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,
Hong Kong Will Soon Launch The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme: Residence by Investment Option
Hong Kong Residency Simplified Hong Kong will soon reintroduce a residence-by-investment to Hong Kong: the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.
Development of Implementing Regulations for Arbitration in Indonesia under the Supreme Court Regulation No. 3 of 2023
In October 2023, the Indonesian Supreme Court (“MA”) issued the latest implementing regulation relating to arbitration,
What Is the Legal Recourse for Employees When Their Resignation Is Denied by The Employer?
Introduction Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, employees and employers have specific rights and obligations regarding the termination of employment contracts.