Jul 2015

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Barton J in McGarry v McGarry & ors [2015] IEHC 426 also went on to strongly criticise the fact that the Book of Quantum in relation to personal injuries had not been kept updated to reflect awards of the courts in line with assurances given by the Government at the time of its introduction.

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 Belgard Motors and In the Matter of East Coast Car Parts Limited (In Liquidation) and In the Matter of the Companies Acts 1963 to 2009 (the Companies)

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 Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007 (the Regulations).

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 a surprise was the recent announcement by the Westminster Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) that the main form of subsidy for wind farms would suddenly be closed in March 2016.

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 maintain a register of persons having significant control of the company (a PSC register). Whilst not currently the case, it is expected that the requirement to create and maintain a PSC register will be

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 to disclose more information about the taxes they pay could highlight and help tackle tax avoidance and aggressive tax practices within the EU. One of the proposed initiatives is that companies could be r

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 a "holding suspension" on employees. Tread carefully, check your facts and seek advice are the learning points from the latest judicial guidance on this tricky issue.

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 writing. The case illustrates the importance of producing strong corroborative evidence in proving the existence of an oral agreement.

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).