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Podcast: Inside The AI Act: Barry Scannell And John O’Connor On The Transparency Obligations

As the EU AI Act's Article 50 transparency obligations approach their 2 August 2026 enforcement date, organizations face critical requirements to disclose AI interactions, label deepfakes, and mark synthetic content. This session examines the practical implications of these transparency mandates, drawing on the European Commission's recently published Guidelines and Code of Practice to help stakeholders prepare for compliance.

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Update: Ireland Considers Social Media Ban For Users Under The Age Of Sixteen

Following recent legislative developments in Australia, which introduced a ban on social media access for users under the age of sixteen from December 2025...

Ireland Media & IT

M

Matheson

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction November 2025 - Digital Infrastructure

ComReg published a Universal Funding Update Information Notice. Pursuant to the European Union (Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022, a universal service provider ("USP") may submit a request for compensation.

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

Fair Play And Fan Conduct: Legal Lessons From The 2025 Ryder Cup

As Ireland prepares to host the 2027 edition of the historic competition, stakeholders across the sports, sponsorship, and legal industries will be aware of several talking...

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

The European Media Freedom Act – The EU Seeks To Protect Independent Media

Ireland Media & IT

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McCann Fitzgerald

Touchdown In Ireland – William Fry Advises On Historic NFL Game In Croke Park

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Influencer Marketing In Ireland - A New Era Of Regulation And What It Means For You

Ireland Media & IT

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RDJ LLP

Digital Infrastructure - Horizon Scanner Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, May 2025

Ireland Media & IT

AC

Arthur Cox

Technology And Innovation Client Update: January To March 2025 - Digital Regulation

Ireland Media & IT

AC

Arthur Cox

Protecting Your Reputation: Legal Strategies For Effective Reputation Management

Ireland Privacy

RL

RDJ LLP

Reputation Matters: High Court Dismisses Defamation Claim Over Untrue Article Where No Damage Caused To Plaintiff's Reputation

Ireland Litigation

RL

RDJ LLP

Digital Services Bill 2023: A Step Closer To Increased Digital Services Accountability And Enhanced User Safety

Ireland Consumer

RL

RDJ LLP

One-Zero, eSports, Tech & The Ever Evolving Legal Landscape (Podcast)

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Irish Government Publishes General Scheme Of Digital Services Bill 2023

Ireland Media & IT

M

Matheson

The Maples Irish Employment Law Podcast – Legal Update For Employers In Ireland – AI Regulation Of Workforce Practices

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

Beyond The Black Box: Defensibility And Validation In Gen AI (Video)

Ireland Media & IT

AC

Arthur Cox

Corporate Update August 2026 - Sustainability Reporting & ESG

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Authorisation Processes In Ireland (Podcast)

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Life Sciences Outlook 2026 - Mergers And Acquisitions (Video)

Ireland Strategy

AC

Arthur Cox

Ep2 - What You Should Know About The Liability Of Your Sports Club/bodies (Podcast)

The next episode of the Sports, Entertainment & the Law podcast series is hosted by Employment Associate Elaine Egan, who is joined by Craig Sowman, Partner and head of the Sports...

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Ep 1- Legal Professional Privilege: John Delaney & The Corporate Enforcement Authority (Podcast)

In episode one our host Craig Sowman, Partner and head of the Sports and Entertainment Group, is joined by colleagues, Derek Hegarty, Partner and Patrick Murphy, Senior Associate.

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Ireland Broadcasting Update - European Commission Takes Legal Action Against Ireland For Failing To Implement Digital And Media Legislation

Ireland is one of nineteen Member States to face legal action for failure to transpose EU legislation within the required timeframe.

Ireland Media & IT

M

Matheson

TMT Industry: Fully Charged Or On Standby?

Our research revealed five key trends that resonated with industry leaders around the world.

Ireland Technology

GT

Grant Thornton

Irish Media And Broadcasting Law Update

Ireland Anti-trust

M

Matheson

Change In Law Allows For Identification Of Deceased Children By Media In Certain Cases

Ireland Government

RL

RDJ LLP

Lights Out For Illegal Streaming Of European Soccer Matches As UEFA Secures High Court Order

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Unintended Consequences Of The Law

Ireland Media & IT

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Dillon Eustace

Irish Media And Broadcasting Law Update - Summer 2020

Ireland Media & IT

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Matheson

Tough Love For Manchester City FC On Valentine's Day 2020

Ireland Media & IT

AC

Arthur Cox

Seek And Destroy - Hosting Providers' Obligations To Track Down Illegal Content May Be Extended By European Court

Ireland Media & IT

RL

RDJ LLP

Implementation Of The Audiovisual Media Service Directive: Update For Businesses

Ireland Media & IT

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Matheson

New Law To Protect Children And General Public Online

Ireland Media & IT

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Media Merger Regime: Four Years Later - What You Need To Know

European Union Media & IT

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Matheson

Seek And Destroy - Hosting Providers' Obligations To Track Down Illegal Content May Be Extended By European Court

Advocate General Szpunar (the "AG") of the Court of Justice ("CJEU") has stated in a noteworthy opinion that the E-Commerce Directive1 (the "Directive") does not preclude host providers from being ordered,

Ireland Media & IT

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RDJ LLP

Implementation Of The Audiovisual Media Service Directive: Update For Businesses

Further to our recent article on the new rules for broadcasters under the revised Audiovisual Media Service Directive (the "AVMSD"), the Minister for Communications

Ireland Media & IT

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Matheson

New Law To Protect Children And General Public Online

Online video-sharing and platform providers that have head offices here should take note; they may fall under the purview of the Online Safety Act (Act).

Ireland Media & IT

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Media Merger Regime: Four Years Later - What You Need To Know

The Irish media merger regime has a long history and remains a complex part of the Irish regulatory law and politics.

European Union Media & IT

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Matheson

"Face-Off": Facebook, The Data Breach And The DPC

European Union Privacy

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RDJ LLP

IP Update: Dallas Buyers Club Attempt To Hold Digital Pirates To Ransom

Rights holders are using increasingly novel methods to protect their copyright from the scourge of global internet piracy.

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

Public Consultation On Media Merger Guidelines

The Department of Communication, Energy and Natural Resources held a public consultation concerning draft Guidelines on Media Mergers.

Ireland Anti-trust

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Matheson

Recent Media Friendly Privacy Decisions

A judgment was given by the High Court in this breach of privacy claim on 3 November 2010. RDJ represented one of the Defendants.

Ireland Media & IT

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RDJ LLP

Will The Millennium Time-Bomb Detonate For Directors?

Ireland Media & IT

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A&L Goodbody

Legal Implications of Y2K non-compliance

Ireland Media & IT

AG

A&L Goodbody

New Irish Broadcasting Bill published

Ireland Media & IT

AG

A&L Goodbody

The Millenium Timebomb

Ireland Media & IT

AG

A&L Goodbody

The Millennium Timebomb - Legal Considerations For Computer Users

Ireland Media & IT

AG

A&L Goodbody

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