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Our Data and Digital Leadership Forum took place in Dublin this week, looking at new and evolving trends in data protection and digital regulation. Presentations and panel sessions covered topics such as: 🔍 AI: developing an implementation strategy 📜 Digital Services Act: one year on ⚖️ Data Protection: recent case law and enforcement trends 🔒 Cyber: adopting a proactive strategy for cyber security Keep an eye on our channels for video coverage from the event over the coming weeks, for more on our Technology and Innovation Group visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eHSJkdmf #AI #DataProtection #DigitalRegulation #Cybersecurity 

We have been named "Ireland: Law Firm of the Year" at the Lexology Index 2024 Awards, which took place this week in London. The awards recognise the individuals and firms that have performed exceptionally well in Lexology research. Through an in-depth assessment of their findings, Lexology Index announced awards for the leading firms in over 70 jurisdictions. To read more on the awards, visit the Lexology Index website here: https://lnkd.in/eX4YPAKC 🏆 #lawfirm #legalawards

The shortlist for the ETF Stream Awards has now been released, and we have been included on the shortlist for ETF Law Firm of the Year. The ETF Steam Awards are the benchmark of success for the ETF industry and celebrate the achievements of the European ecosystem in 2024. The awards ceremony will be held on 28 November in London. For more, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/erjJqVBT #ETF

Our Managing Partner Geoff Moore appears in the 2024 Legal Business Magazine Ireland Report in an article by Tom Cox, discussing the Irish legal market, the trends he is seeing in the legal world as well as the general economic outlook. You can read the full report here (paywall): https://lnkd.in/e_xW34Pt

On Thursday 21 November, Women's Aid Ireland 50th Anniversary Conference will take place at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin 2. We are pleased to support the crucial charity and this year’s Conference, which marks 50 years of providing assistance to women in crisis. The theme of the conference is ‘Maintaining Momentum towards gender equality with a zero tolerance of violence against women’. Clíodhna Golden, Associate in our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations Group, will participate in a session focused on ‘Understanding and addressing coercive control and its impact on women and children.’ For more on the event, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eCE85cWY #WomensAid

In this episode of our bite-sized video series on the Data Act, Ciara Anderson, Senior Associate and Fionn Henderson, Associate in our Technology and Innovation Group discuss data access and sharing obligations. The scope of these obligations is extensive, covering any product that collects or generates data, which can be shared wirelessly or through a physical connection. They delve into: ▪️ New Rights: Consumers and businesses can now access, request, and share data from their connected products and services. ▪️ Scope: This includes a wide range of IoT devices like laptops, smartwatches, smart home devices, connected cars, and more. ▪️ Obligations: Data holders must provide data access either directly (through interfaces) or indirectly (via web portals), ensuring it's easy and free for users. ▪️ Types of Data: Covers product performance data, metadata, and data from related services. For more on this series, please visit https://lnkd.in/dwwDYJ7a #DataAct #DataAccess

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are integral to our identity. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and can thrive. Our EDI efforts are centred around four key pillars: Race and Ethnicity, Gender, LGBTQ+, and Disability and Neurodiversity.  By embracing diverse perspectives, we foster innovation and strengthen our firm. EDI is not just a goal; it’s a continuous journey. Learn more about EDI at Arthur Cox here: https://lnkd.in/ejQAt877 #EDI #Inclusion Richard Ryan Maura McLaughlin Michael Coyle Louise O'Byrne Robert Mac Carthy Clíodhna McHugh Michael Twomey Megan Knežević

Our Managing Partner, Geoff Moore, looks forward to our annual Best Practices Seminar taking place on 27 November, with the theme of “Workplace Evolution – 2025 and Beyond.” The seminar will also feature special guest speakers including Adam Harris from AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity and Dr Eliza Filby, a specialist in generational dynamics. For more information and to register your interest, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e2xTkfH5

Next week, Kevin Langford and Cian Beecher from our Employment Group will lead sessions in two workshops, in association with Stratis Consulting Ltd. at our offices. The workshops are designed to provide attendees with up-to-date insights and best practices in relation to HR and employee relations matters. The first workshop takes place on 13 November on 'Managing Workplace Investigations, Disciplinaries and Appeals' and the second workshop will take place on 14 November, looking at ‘Managing Workplace Absenteeism and Rights to Request Part-Time and Remote Working'. For more information and to register, please click here: https://lnkd.in/exkFsG_n

We are delighted to sponsor the Private Hospitals Association Annual Conference on 14 November at Barberstown Castle, Straffan, Co. Kildare. Joanelle O'Cleirigh, Partner in Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations, will be moderating a panel on “Standards and Excellence in Healthcare” featuring Ciaran Flynn, CFA, Head of Governance and Consulting Services, and Kate O'Donohoe, Of Counsel in Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations. This event is a fantastic opportunity for key opinion leaders in healthcare to come together and discuss the current challenges faced by patients, providers, and the industry. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eHcPDMyf