Legal Updates & Insights

Jul 2015

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In the Matter of J.D Brian Limited (In Liquidation) T/A East Coast Print and Publicity, In the Matter of J.D. Brian Motors Limited (In Liquidation) T/A...

Jul 2015

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In Nama v Commissioner for Environmental Information [2015] IESC 51, the Supreme Court held that NAMA is a "public authority" and subject to public access requests for environmental information under the European...

Jul 2015

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Earlier this year, the UK government launched 'Tech Nation'; an interactive data project that shows the growth of digital businesses within specific areas/regions across the UK.

Jul 2015

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Ahead of the recent election it was no secret that the Conservatives wanted to see a cut in taxpayer support for the development of wind farms. What did come as...

Jul 2015

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Recent legislative changes mean that with effect from January 2016 every UK private and public company (subject to certain exemptions in the case of public limited companies) will be required to...

Jul 2015

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The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on the issue of corporate tax transparency in the EU. The objective of the consultation is to establish whether requiring companies...

Jul 2015

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A recent High Court decision, where the reinstatement of an employee was ordered after five years out of the business, should ring alarm bells for employers who are considering imposing...

Jul 2015

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In Hennigan v Roadstone Wood Ltd [2015] IEHC 326, the High Court awarded a Plaintiff damages for breach of contract and misrepresentation despite the fact that the contract was not recorded in...

Jul 2015

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An issue of key concern to the shipping community is whether EU law prevails over international treaty law (in particular, treaties in the maritime sector).

Jul 2015

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On the Domestic Front: The Companies Act 2014 comes into effect. Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) launched its new online application process for International Security Identification Numbers (ISINs). Minister for State, Simon...