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Amendments to the Competition Act and Consumer Affairs Act are now in force Legal Updates

Amendments to the Competition Act and Consumer Affairs Act are now in force

On 29 July 2019, Legal Notice 179 of 2019 brought the Competition Act and Consumer Affairs Act and other Laws (Amendment) Act ("the Amendment Act") into force. The Act introduced extensive amendments to the Competition Act (read more here) and the Consumer Affairs Act (read more here). These amendments are a welcome change intended to ensure that the procedure adopted by the relevant administrative authorities in competition and consumer cases comply with the right to a fair hearing enshrined in the Constitution of Malta. Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or tax advice. Should you require…
MamoTCV Advocates
31st July 2019
Mamo TCV Welcomes Trainees for Summer 2019 News

Mamo TCV Welcomes Trainees for Summer 2019

Mamo TCV Advocates has the pleasure of welcoming a number of legal trainees for its Summer 2019 Internship Program.The trainees will be participating in one or more of the areas of practice of the Firm, including:​Corporate/ CommercialImmigrationIntellectual Property/ Data ProtectionLitigationShipping/ AviationFinancial ServicesEmploymentBanking & Finance The programme is designed to give students practical, hands-on experience by working at a leading law firm with experts in various fields.This is intended to help trainees prepare for their future careers in their chosen area of specialisation.The trainees will be involved in projects that will expose them to the chosen area of practice in a…
MamoTCV Advocates
29th July 2019
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The New Work-life Balance Directive Employment and Industrial Relations

The New Work-life Balance Directive

On the 13th June 2019, the European Council adopted a Directive aimed at bridging the gap between males and females in the workforce by catering for possible flexible working arrangements for parents and carers. Each Member State will need to implement this Directive into their national law. The main features of the Directive are the following:Paternal Leave: The Directive introduces the right for fathers to avail themselves of not less than ten working days of paternal leave on the occasion of the birth of their child. This right to paternity leave is applicable without any prejudice to marital or family…
Christine Calleja
29th July 2019
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The New Work-life Balance Directive Employment and Industrial Relations

The New Work-life Balance Directive

On the 13th June 2019, the European Council adopted a Directive aimed at bridging the gap between males and females in the workforce by catering for possible flexible working arrangements for parents and carers. Each Member State will need to implement this Directive into their national law. The main features of the Directive are the following:Paternal Leave: The Directive introduces the right for fathers to avail themselves of not less than ten working days of paternal leave on the occasion of the birth of their child. This right to paternity leave is applicable without any prejudice to marital or family…
Christine Calleja
29th July 2019
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New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance Telecoms, Media & Technology

New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance

In today's world, video surveillance has become ubiquitous to the point that most people hardly even notice the presence of cameras and in some instances even expect cameras to be in place. Such an attitude towards the use of cameras belies how commonplace they have become and how accustomed we have grown to being constantly under surveillance. Acknowledging this reality, the European Data Protection Board ('EDPB'), which was established just over a year ago with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR'), has recently made available for public consultation its Guidelines on the processing of personal data through…
Warren Ciantar
22nd July 2019
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New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance Telecoms, Media & Technology

New GDPR Guidelines on CCTV Surveillance

In today's world, video surveillance has become ubiquitous to the point that most people hardly even notice the presence of cameras and in some instances even expect cameras to be in place. Such an attitude towards the use of cameras belies how commonplace they have become and how accustomed we have grown to being constantly under surveillance. Acknowledging this reality, the European Data Protection Board ('EDPB'), which was established just over a year ago with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR'), has recently made available for public consultation its Guidelines on the processing of personal data through…
Warren Ciantar
22nd July 2019