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How America Wins the AI Race With Open Source
Speaking in Shanghai on July 17, Xi Jinping offered the world a vision of AI “for the positive, for good and for humanity.” He called for open source, openness, and sharing. He cautioned against stretching national security to cover the field.
PRS Rent Reform - Legislation Considerations
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. The Government announced changes to rent controls and increased tenant protections in the private rented sector on 10 June 2025 Ireland Real Estate and Construction
Government Announces Measures On PRS Rent Reform
The Government has today announced changes to rent controls and increased tenant protections in the private rented sector to achieve its stated aims of enhancing security for tenants and certainty for landlords and investors. Based on the Government's press release on reforms to the rental sector, the following measures will be implemented.
Real Estate Update
This is our Real Estate Update, a round-up of recent Irish and international legal and regulatory news.
国家安全保障をブロックチェーンとデジタル資産は強化できるか──CIA、FBI、シークレットサービス出身者が語る | CoinDesk JAPAN（コインデスク・ジャパン）
規制の明確性があれば、国家安全保障におけるデジタル資産とブロックチェーン技術のメリットは飛躍的に拡大すると4人の国家安全保障の専門家は語る。 ◇◇◇ 国家安全保障の専門家として、我々は常に、リスク、緩和方法、安全に焦点をあてた視点で新興テクノロジーを捉えている。我々は米国政府において数多くの国家安全保障に関する役職で数十年にわたる経験を積んでいる。FBI（連邦捜査局）、CIA（中央情報局）、シークレットサービス、司法省、財務省などだ。我々の経験は、初のデジタル資産に関する違法金融捜査ユニットの設立から、CIAのサイバーインテリジェンスセンターにおける幹部職、国際組織犯罪グループの解体まで多岐にわたる。 米国の国家安全保障における優位性は、新しい技術を開発したり活用する能力に立脚しており、我々はブロックチェーンイノベーションプロジェクトに参加して、米国の国家安全保障がブロックチェーン技術の実装からどのように恩恵を受けることができるかについて経験を共有してきた。...
Real Estate Update
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. This is our Real Estate Update: a round-up of recent Irish and international legal and regulatory news.
Opportunità per blockchain e asset digitali per supportare e migliorare la sicurezza nazionale degli Stati Uniti
In qualità di esperti di sicurezza nazionale, osserviamo invariabilmente le tecnologie emergenti attraverso una lente che si concentra su rischio, mitigazione e sicurezza. Abbiamo decenni di esperienza combinata in numerosi ruoli di sicurezza nazionale nel governo degli Stati Uniti, tra cui Carriere presso l'FBI, la CIA, i servizi Secret statunitensi e i dipartimenti di giustizia e del Tesoro.
Возможности блокчейнов и цифровых активов для поддержки и укрепления национальной безопасности США
Как эксперты по национальной безопасности, мы неизменно рассматриваем новые технологии через призму, которая фокусируется на риске, смягчении и безопасности. У нас есть десятилетия совокупного опыта на многочисленных должностях в сфере национальной безопасности в правительстве США, включая Вакансии в ФБР, ЦРУ, Secret службе США и Министерствах юстиции и финансов.
Можливості для блокчейнів і цифрових активів для підтримки та посилення національної безпеки США
Як експерти з національної безпеки, ми незмінно розглядаємо нові технології через призму, яка фокусується на ризиках, пом’якшенні та безпеці. Ми маємо десятиліття спільного досвіду роботи на численних посадах у сфері національної безпеки в уряді США, включаючи Кар'єра в ФБР, ЦРУ, Secret службі США, а також у міністерствах юстиції та фінансів.
Les opportunités offertes par les blockchains et les actifs numériques pour soutenir et renforcer la sécurité nationale des États-Unis
En tant qu'experts en sécurité nationale, nous envisageons invariablement les technologies émergentes sous l'angle du risque, de l'atténuation et de la sécurité. Nous avons des décennies d'expérience combinée dans de nombreux rôles de sécurité nationale au sein du gouvernement américain, y compris des Offres d’emploi au FBI, à la CIA, aux services Secret américains et aux ministères de la Justice et du Trésor.
Mga Pagkakataon para sa Mga Blockchain at Digital na Asset para Suportahan at Pahusayin ang Pambansang Seguridad ng U.S
Bilang mga eksperto sa pambansang seguridad, palagi naming tinitingnan ang mga umuusbong na teknolohiya sa pamamagitan ng isang lente na nakatuon sa panganib, pagpapagaan at kaligtasan. Mayroon kaming mga dekada ng pinagsamang karanasan sa maraming tungkulin sa pambansang seguridad sa buong gobyerno ng US, kabilang ang mga Careers sa FBI, CIA, US Secret Service, at Departments of Justice and Treasury.
Oportunidades para Blockchains e Ativos Digitais para Apoiar e Melhorar a Segurança Nacional dos EUA
Como especialistas em segurança nacional, invariavelmente vemos as tecnologias emergentes por meio de uma lente que foca em risco, mitigação e segurança. Temos décadas de experiência combinada em várias funções de segurança nacional no governo dos EUA, incluindo Carreiras no FBI, CIA, Serviço Secret dos EUA e Departamentos de Justiça e Tesouro.
Opportunities for Blockchains and Digital Assets to Support and Enhance U.S. National Security Original
As national security experts, we invariably view emerging technologies through a lens that focuses on risk, mitigation and safety. We have decades of combined experience in numerous national security roles across the U.S. government, including careers at the FBI, CIA, U.S. Secret Service, and Departments of Justice and Treasury.
Rent Controls Extended To 31 December 2025
The was signed by the President on 17 October 2024. The sections of the Act that amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019 came into force on 18 October 2024 and extend rent controls for another year to 31 December 2025 (the previous regime was due to expire on 31 December 2024). This means that current restrictions on rent setting will continue to apply until 31 December 2025.
Rent Controls Extended to 31 December 2025
The was signed by the President on 17 October 2024. The sections of the Act that amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019 came into force on 18 October 2024 and extend rent controls for another year to 31 December 2025 (the previous regime was due to expire on 31 December 2024). This means that current restrictions on rent setting will continue to apply until 31 December 2025.
Finance Bill Provides Some Clarity On The Application Of The New 6% Rate Of Stamp Duty To Residential Property
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. The Finance Bill has brought some clarity to the application of the 6% "mansion tax" rate of stamp duty to residential property. Ireland Real Estate and Construction
Increase In Stamp Duty Rates On Certain Property Transactions
AC Arthur Cox More Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of developments in the legal profession in Ireland. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. The firm has offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and Silicon Valley. As part of Budget 2025, the Minister for Finance announced two stamp duty rate increases that are effective from 2 October 2024. Ireland Real Estate and Construction
Finance Bill provides some clarity on the application of the new 6% rate of stamp duty to residential property
The Finance Bill has brought some clarity to the application of the 6% “mansion tax” rate of stamp duty to residential property. The increased rate of stamp duty on bulk purchases of residential units has also been included in the Bill. Application of 6% rate to residential property The new 6% rate will apply to consideration over €1.5 million when the consideration is attributable to two or less apartments in an “apartment block” (one which has three or more apartments in it).
Real Estate Legislation Expected In Autumn 2024
The Government has published its Autumn 2024 Legislation Programme. Real estate-related legislation is summarised below. LEGISLATION FOR PRIORITY PUBLICATION IN THIS SESSION STATUS Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Miscellaneous amendments and additions to reflect Government housing priorities to the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 and the Affordable Housing Act 2021. Bill published 27 September 2024 and has completed Dáil Éireann First Stage.
Increase in Stamp Duty Rates on Certain Property Transactions
As part of Budget 2025, the Minister for Finance announced two stamp duty rate increases that are effective from 2 October 2024. Rate Increases The two stamp duty rate increases (the “New Measures”) are: An increase in the higher rate of stamp duty that applies on the “bulk purchase” of ten or more residential units (excluding apartments) in a twelve-month period from 10% to 15%. The introduction of a third rate of stamp duty on the sale of residential properties valued at more than €1.5 million.
Real Estate Legislation Expected in Autumn 2024
The Government has published its Autumn 2024 Legislation Programme. Real estate-related legislation is summarised below. LEGISLATION FOR PRIORITY PUBLICATION IN THIS SESSION STATUS Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Miscellaneous amendments and additions to reflect Government housing priorities to the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 and the Affordable Housing Act 2021. Bill published 27 September 2024 and has completed Dáil Éireann First Stage.
Mind The Gap - Implications For Landlords Of Tenants Withdrawing Statutory Renewal Claims
A recent Circuit Court judgment has cast some light on the rules that apply when a commercial tenant claims statutory renewal rights, and then withdraws that claim. In Howard and Ors v Crown Paints Ireland Limited1, the tenant's ten-year lease expired in August 2018. It served the usual notice of intention to claim a statutory renewal.
Real Estate Update - July 2024
Legislation Enacted Banning Student Accommodation Contracts Exceeding 41 Weeks The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2024 was signed into law by the President on 12 July 2024. The Act will only apply to student-specific accommodation tenancies and licences created after the legislation is commenced. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien, is expected to issue a commencement order shortly. We consider the Bill's provisions in more detail here.
Legislation Banning Student Accommodation Contracts For More Than 41 Weeks Is Commenced
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien, has commenced the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2024. The commencement date is 19 July 2024. Tenancies and licences of student-specific accommodation created on or after 20 July 2024 must comply with the Act, the main provision of which is to prohibit any such tenancy or licence exceeding 41 weeks. The Minister's press release is . We consider the Act's provisions in more detail here.
Commercial Rates Abatement And Waiver Schemes Regulations Published
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published regulations dealing with rates abatement and rates waiver schemes under the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 (the "Act"). The Act underpins the new commercial rates regime which was commenced on 1 January 2024. Our summary of the new rules is here. These regulations prescribe rules concerning schemes for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties.
Update - Legislation Banning Student Accommodation Contracts For More Than 41 Weeks Signed Into Law And Expected To Be Commenced Shortly
The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2024 was signed into law by the President of Ireland on Friday, 12 July 2024. The Act will only apply to student-specific accommodation tenancies and licences created after the legislation is commenced. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien, is expected to issue a commence order shortly. We consider the Bill's provisions in more detail here.
Irish Government To Enact Legislation This Week Banning Student Accommodation Contracts For More Than 41 Weeks
The Irish Government has approved the publication of the for priority passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas this week, with the aim of enacting the Bill before the Oireachtas rises for the summer recess on Thursday 11 July.
Real Estate Update
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Adopted by EU Council The Recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has been adopted by the Council and will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union shortly. It will enter into force 20 days later. Member states will have two years to incorporate the provisions of the Directive into their national legislation, subject to some exceptions.
Real Estate Update
Decarbonisation of Buildings Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Adopted by EU Council The Recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has been adopted by the Council and will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union shortly. It will enter into force 20 days later. Member states will have two years to incorporate the provisions of the Directive into their national legislation, subject to some exceptions.
The Supreme Court And E-Conveyancing - Conveyancing - Ireland
Two related developments on 11 April last caught our attention. Early that Thursday morning the Legal Services Regulatory Authority announced that it had submitted its report to the Minister for Justice on the proposal that a new profession of 'conveyancer' might be established. The Authority concluded that such an innovation would only be viable as part of a wide range of other more significant reforms, including digitising conveyancing with greater use of technology.
The Supreme Court and e-Conveyancing
Two related developments on 11 April last caught our attention. Early that Thursday morning the Legal Services Regulatory Authority announced that it had submitted its report to the Minister for Justice on the proposal that a new profession of ‘conveyancer’ might be established. The Authority concluded that such an innovation would only be viable as part of a wide range of other more significant reforms, including digitising conveyancing with greater use of technology.
New Commercial Rates Rules
New commercial rates rules came into force on 1 January 2024, implemented, by way of a lesson in not judging a book by its cover, via amending measures contained in the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023. The changes amend the Local Government Rates and other Matters Act 2019 and it should be noted that: Failure to pay rates before completion of a sale is now a criminal offence.
Purchasers Of Residential Investment Property Must Establish Letting History To Comply With RPZ Rules
An interesting judgment was issued recently concerning the impact that the letting history of a property can have on the ability of a subsequent owner to set rents in a rent pressure zone (RPZ). In the Circuit Court, Judge John J. O'Connor held that a purchaser of a property is bound by RPZ restrictions even if the purchaser (now landlord) is not actually aware of the property's letting history.
4 Signs That It’s Time To Hire a Lawyer
When you are dealing with a legal issue, it is important to have the right lawyer on your side. Not every lawyer is right for every situation, so it is important to know when it is time to hire one. If you are experiencing any of the following signs, it is time to call the Law Offices of Kenneth G. Egan and schedule a consultation.
Clarification Of The Law On Prescriptive Easements And Profits À Prendre: Land And Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2021
Ireland: Clarification Of The Law On Prescriptive Easements And Profits À Prendre: Land And Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2021 02 December 2021 by Kenneth Egan , Deirdre Barrett , Simon Hannigan , Brian O'Rourke , Órlaith Molloy , Deidre Sheehan and Dearbhla Considine Arthur Cox Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Government Housing For All Plan – Snapshot Of Key Measures - Real Estate and Construction - Ireland
Ireland: Government Housing For All Plan – Snapshot Of Key Measures 06 September 2021 by Kenneth Egan , Deirdre Barrett , Simon Hannigan , Brian O'Rourke , Órlaith Molloy and Deidre Sheehan Arthur Cox Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Government's Housing for All plan was published yesterday. The Plan aims to address some of the key issues surrounding housing, namely cost and supply.
Minister For Housing Announces Significant Amendments To Rent Pressure Zone Legislation In Ireland
Ireland: Minister For Housing Announces Significant Amendments To Rent Pressure Zone Legislation In Ireland 05 July 2021 by Kenneth Egan (Dublin 2) , Deirdre Barrett (Dublin 2), Simon Hannigan (Dublin 2), Brian O'Rourke (Dublin 2), Deidre Sheehan (Dublin 2), Órlaith Molloy (Dublin 2) and Dearbhla Considine (Dublin 2) Arthur Cox Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Government Announces Stamp Duty And Planning Measures To Prevent The Bulk Acquisition Of Houses And Duplexes
Ireland: Government Announces Stamp Duty And Planning Measures To Prevent The Bulk Acquisition Of Houses And Duplexes 20 May 2021 Arthur Cox Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Government announces stamp duty and planning measures to prevent the bulk acquisition of houses and duplexes | Lexology
In its press release published last night, the Government announced that the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, will bring a financial resolution to the Dáil this evening to impose a stamp duty charge of 10% on the purchase of 10 or more residential units. The main points of the Government announcement are summarised below. The 10% rate will apply to houses and duplexes, but not apartments.
COVID-19 Practical Considerations: New Legislation Assists Residential Tenants But Creates Uncertainty For Commercial Property
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Emergency legislation enacted on 27 March 2020 puts government measures to assist renters on a statutory footing, but a late amendment to the legislation has created uncertainty for landlords and tenants of commercial property.
COVID-19 Practical Considerations: Legislative Measures To Assist Residential Tenants
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COVID-19 Practical Considerations: New legislation assists residential tenants but creates uncertainty for commercial property | Lexology
Emergency legislation enacted on 27 March 2020 puts government measures to assist renters on a statutory footing, but a late amendment to the legislation has created uncertainty for landlords and tenants of commercial property. The Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the “Act”) was signed by the President last Friday evening, 27 March 2020. The text of the Bill as passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas is linked here.
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