A recent ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the case of Barbulescu v Romania, has been the hot topic of conversation at water coolers (and, somewhat ironically, on social media) all over Europe in relation to whether employers may be entitled to trample employees' privacy rights and access personal employee messages sent while employees are at work.
EmploymentThe Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has published updated guidance on the use of CCTV, and new guidance on the use of Body Worn Cameras and Drones. While guidance issued by the DPC is not legally binding, it is regarded as best practice, and organisations should take steps to comply with same.
Privacy & Data SecurityIn Cahill -v- O'Brien & anor [2015] IEHC 817, the Court considered an application for the restriction of two directors pursuant to Section 150 of the Companies Act, 1990 together with an application extending the time for the making of the application.
DisputesThe High Court has recently considered two cases involving defences of undue influence and independent legal advice in the context of enforcement of guarantees.
FinanceSeaports have to be cautious that any support which they obtain from a European Union Member State does not constitute State aid.
EU, Competition & ProcurementIreland leads the way as an aircraft leasing jurisdiction and new developments for 2016 will further strengthen Ireland’s position. Ireland is already one of the most popular jurisdictions for aircraft leasing due largely to the fact that Ireland’s fiscal regime offers substantial advantages to the aircraft leasing industry.
Ireland leads the way as an aircraft leasing jurisdiction and new developments for 2016 will further strengthen Ireland’s position. Ireland is already one of the most popular jurisdictions for aircraft leasing due largely to the fact that Ireland’s fiscal regime offers substantial advantages to the aircraft leasing industry.
Aviation & Transport FinanceIreland leads the way as an aircraft leasing jurisdiction and new developments for 2016 will further strengthen Ireland’s position. Ireland is already one of the most popular jurisdictions for aircraft leasing due largely to the fact that Ireland’s fiscal regime offers substantial advantages to the aircraft leasing industry.
Investing in IrelandCorporate law firm A&L Goodbody has, for the fourth consecutive year, been ranked as the leading legal advisor by value of total deals transacted in Northern Ireland in 2015.
BelfastThe European Commission may impose fines for breaches of competition law. In particular, it may impose fines on "undertakings" (e.g., businesses) and "associations of undertakings" (e.g., trade associations). These fines can be very significant: fines may be up to 10% of worldwide turnover.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis case concerned an appeal by the Plaintiff of a High Court order which dismissed his application to join IBRC as co-defendant in proceedings.
FinanceIn 2015 we saw a substantial increase in M&A deals notified to Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Read our analysis.
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