Undertakings in Interim Suspension Applications: Recent Judgment
Summary In the recent case of Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland v A.B. [2020] IEHC 481, Mr Justice Humphreys has considered the role of undertakings offered by a pharmacist not to prac...
DPC and Guidelines on COVID-19 contact tracing
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has published guidelines for businesses who must collect contact details from customers, to assist them in navigating their data protection obligations to pr...
Regulated Professionals (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 – Update
The Regulated Professionals (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 (the Bill) is back before the Dáil on Wednesday 7 October 2020 having passed through all stages in the Seanad. The Bill, fir...
Supreme Court confirms independent decision-making function of Mental Health (Criminal Law) Review Board
Summary In the recent case of MC v Clinical Director of the Central Mental Hospital, the Supreme Court has found that the Clinical Director of the Central Mental Hospital (Clinical Director) is requi...
Employment law update - September 2020
The economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to impact almost every area of society. The Government recently published its medium-term strategy for living with COVID -19. This is part of the Governme...
Data protection guidance for receivers
The Data Protection Commission has issued guidance on data protection considerations relating to receiverships. As the receiver, on appointment, will have the name of the relevant borrower as well as...
The Residential Tenancies and Valuation Act 2020
The Residential Tenancies and Valuation Act 2020 (the Act), enacted on 1 August 2020, modifies the protections for tenants in earlier emergency legislation (the Emergency Measures Act) enacted in Marc...
Keep Company Records Up To Date
Partner, Edward Evans, recently wrote an article for Business Plus on the importance of keeping Company Records up to date. Read the original article here or below. Keeping Company Records Up To Date...
Legal Health Check For Family Firms
Partner, Edward Evans, recently wrote an article for Business Plus on how right now is a good time to review all contracts underpinning your business. Read the original article here or below. Legal H...
The future of work
Employment Partner, Sandra Masterson Power and senior associate, Paul Gough recently wrote an article for eolas Magazine's Future of Work report on the importance now more than ever, due to challenges...
Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 – Corporate Governance
The Covid-19 crisis has had a significant impact on how companies are operating. In particular it has affected company's ability to ensure compliance with their corporate governance obligations under ...
The Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 – changes to insolvency regime
The Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the Act) was enacted on 31 July 2020. The Act provides for some amendments to the insolvency regime, in addition to amendments to the Com...
The Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 – Admissibility of business records in civil proceedings
The Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 was signed into law on 6 August 2020. The majority of the Act will commence on 21 August next with the remaining sections commencing ...
The Apple of Ireland's Eye: EU General Court rules in Ireland's favour in Apple State aid case
On 15 July 2020, the European General Court annulled the decision taken by the European Commission (Commission) regarding Irish tax rulings in relation to Apple. What is State aid? Article 107(1) of...
Solar is the big winner in the RESS 1 Provisional Auction Results
The RESS 1 Provisional Auction Results were released by EirGrid earlier today. Of the 82 projects which have been declared provisionally successful, 63 are solar with a total offer quantity of 796MW...