Data Analytics in Ireland Mar 2015 Article A&L Goodbody's IP & Technology group provide an overview of 'Data Analytics in Ireland' and outline what your organisation needs to consider when engaged in data analytics. READ MORE
Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: Price Transparency and Discriminatory Practices - the Glasnevin Case Mar 2015 Article The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ("CCPC") is the successor institution to the Irish Competition Authority ("ICA") and the National Consumer Agency. Unlike the European Commission, the CCPC may... READ MORE
Ireland’s Competition and Communications Agencies conclude Cooperation Agreement Mar 2015 Article Ireland’s Competition and Communications Agencies conclude Cooperation Agreement Ireland’s competition and consumer agency is the “Competition and Consumer Protection Commission” (the “CCPC”). READ MORE
Fair procedures in redundancy cases Mar 2015 Article A recent determination from the Employment Appeals Tribunal (the EAT) reiterates the key elements of fairness necessary when effecting a redundancy dismissal (Desmond McGuire v Sleedagh Farms Limited UD1320/2012). READ MORE
European Court considers safety of Safe Harbour Mar 2015 Article The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is due to hear questions concerning the validity of the Safe Harbour regime today, Tuesday 24 March 2015, in Maximillian Schrems v Data... READ MORE
High Court rules Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears does not require a Lender to participate in Mortgage to Rent Scheme Mar 2015 Article In Stepstone Mortgage Funding Ltd -v- Clarke & anor [2015] IEHC 105, High Court, White Michael J, 15 January 2015 the High Court held, in an application for possession of a property, that while the... READ MORE
OCS v DAA Appeal: Supreme Court Judgment on Automatic Suspension - 30 January 2015 Mar 2015 Article On 30 January 2015, Mr Justice Frank Clarke issued a detailed judgment outlining the reasons for the Supreme Court's dismissal of an appeal by Dublin Airport Authority ("DAA") against the High Court... READ MORE
Changes to Irish Media Merger Control Mar 2015 Article The Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 (the "2014 Act") has introduced significant changes to Irish media mergers effective from the 31 October 2014. The 2014 Act now mandates dual notification of media mergers to... READ MORE
Irish Merger Control in the Context of Property Transactions Mar 2015 Article This article addresses Irish merger control under the Competition Act 2002 (as amended) (Act) and its possible application in the context of property transactions. READ MORE
If you can’t beat them, join them lawfully - Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Guide for SMEs on Consortium Bidding Mar 2015 Article The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published a guidance document for SMEs on consortium bidding for public contracts. The guide outlines how SMEs can comply with competition law... READ MORE