Cartels at the Top of the European Commission's Anti-trust Agenda (09/07/2010): The European Commission's anti-trust arm, DG Competition, has secured a number of high-profile enforcement wins this year against groups of competitors who illegally co-operate, for example, to fix prices, limit production, share markets or rig bids (i.e. cartels).
Data Protection Commissioner approves Data Security Breach Code of Practice (07/27/2010): The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has approved a personal Data Security Breach Code of Practice to help organisations when they become aware of data security breach incidents involving customers or employees.
EU Mandates Share Awards For Banks (07/27/2010): On 7 July the European Parliament approved new rules which will apply to remuneration in credit institutions.
Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 (07/20/2010): The Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 (the 2010 Act), which was approximately 2 years in development, has passed through the Dáil and Seanad and is expected to be signed into Irish law by the President in the week commencing 19 July 2010.
Central Bank Reform Act 2010 update (07/20/2010): The Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (the Act) has been passed by the Oireachtas and was signed into law by the President on 17 July.
Money Laundering Act becomes law on Thursday 15 July and Law Society issues related guidance (07/13/2010): The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 (the Act) will commence on Thursday 15 July 2010 and solicitors must therefore be prepared to comply with the obligations set out in the legislation from that date.
EU-US Financial Data Transfer Agreement due to enter into force in August (07/13/2010): On Thursday 8 July, 2010 the European Parliament approved the revised draft Agreement between the E.U. and the U.S. on the transfer of financial data, known as the SWIFT Agreement.
European Commission adopts Draft Agreement on the transfer of financial data from the E.U. to the U.S. (07/06/2010): The European Commission has adopted a draft Agreement between the E.U. and the U.S. on the transfer of financial data of E.U. citizens, for the purpose of tracking terrorist finance.
Irish Stock Exchange commences consultation on proposed new Irish Corporate Governance Code (07/06/2010): On 1 July 2010, the Irish Stock Exchange (the ISE) unveiled their proposal for a new Irish Corporate Governance Code (the Code) and commenced a related consultation process which runs until Friday 13 August 2010.
European Union General Court rules on Ryanair's bid for Aer Lingus (07/06/2010): The European Union's General Court (the old Court of First Instance) to day ruled on two appeals relating to the European Commission's prohibition of Ryanair's bid for Aer Lingus.

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