COVID-19 & The Doctrine of Frustration

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to uncertainty as to the enforceability of certain commercial contracts. Where parties to a contract have not specifically included a force majeure/material adverse change clause, the common law doctrine of frustration may be brought to bear to bring the contract to an end.

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COVID-19: Impact on the Irish Planning System

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Over the past number weeks, all areas of Government, business and daily life have experienced unprecedented disruption in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. At both national and local level, the planning system is facing significant challenges and is coming under great pressure to identify solutions

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COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme – FAQs from employers

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In our update on 25 March 2020, we outlined details of the newly announced Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (the TWSS) operated by Revenue. The legislation underpinning the scheme, the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the Act) was enacted on Friday 27 March 2020 following an expedited legislative process.

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COVID-19: Environmental compliance issues

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During the COVID-19 crisis, the evolving nature of the public health emergency will create new challenges for companies that are licensed by the Environmental protection Agency (EPA) in trying to comply with environmental regulatory matters. Below are some practical suggestions on how to integrate environmental compliance information that can be used to check compliance status.

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COVID-19: Essential Workers – Employer Guidance

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On Friday 27 March 2020 the Government announced that, due to COVID-19, everyone in Ireland should stay at home until 12 April 2020 except in a limited number of situations. One of the exceptions is where an individual is considered an essential worker and needs to travel to and from work.

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