A new practice direction which came into play on 01 June 2015 is set to bring about more focus on the use of expert witnesses and the asssociated costs in commercial litigation...
BelfastThe government's monthly immigration cap for non-EU skilled workers has been reached for the first time in the history of the United Kingdom's Points Based System, blocking, or at best,...
BelfastConsultation on the impact of procurement law challenges The European Commission is consulting on the effectiveness of the remedies available to tenderers in the context of breaches of public procurement...
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis article discusses some practical strategies for avoiding cyber security breaches and mitigating damage if they do occur.
Investing in IrelandThe Data Protection Commissioner has written to a random selection of 40 organisations to raise awareness of, and ensure compliance with, legislation introduced last year prohibiting 'enforced access requests' by employers.
GDPROn 20 May 2015 the Minister for Finance published the European Union (European Venture Capital Funds) Regulations 2015 (SI 167/2015). This legislation designates the Central Bank as the Competent Authority for the purposes European...
Asset Management & Investment FundsMark Rasdale, Partner in A&L Goodbody's IP & Technology group, looks at some recent key developments in relation to data protection, cybercrime and cyber security in Ireland. This was published...
Commercial & TechnologyOn 20 May 2015 the Minister for Finance published the European Union (European Venture Capital Funds) Regulations 2015 (SI 167/2015)
Investing in IrelandTougher curbs on migration from outside the European Union have already had a significant impact on the numbers of students and family members travelling from countries such as India and...
Employment, Pensions & IncentivesDr Vincent Power, examines the Irish regime relating to cartels and leniency in Ireland.
EU, Competition & ProcurementLars Frisell, advisor to the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, gave an address entitled 'Resolution of the Irish banking crisis: Hard-earned lessons for Europe' to the Financial Safety...
FinanceIn its report, the CBI discusses the improvements that the Irish economy and banking sector were displaying throughout 2014 and continue to display.
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