Labour Court Overturns WRC Decision on Mandatory Retirement of Civilian Garda Driver
The Labour Court recently issued its decision on an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision which found that Mr Tom Ronan, a civilian garda driver (the “Complainant”), was discriminated against when he was forced to retire at 70. The WRC Adjudicator, Brian Dalton, ordered re-engagement of the Complainant in his role as a …
Supreme Court Recognises Claim For Damages For Emotional Stress Short Of Psychiatric Injury But Not As A ‘Personal Injury’ Claim
The Supreme Court judgement (of O’Donnell CJ, Dunne J, Hogan J, Murray J and Collins J) in Patrick Dillon v. Irish Life Assurance PLC which was handed down on 24th July 2025, considered whether claims for emotional distress as a result of a data breach falls within the definition of ‘personal injury’ under the Personal …
Teacher Told in Interview to “enjoy every moment at home with the baby” Awarded €85,000 as Compensation for Discrimination
In Emily Williams v Board of Management, St Tola’s National School (ADJ-00055461) the Complainant alleged she was discriminated against by reason of her family status by the Respondent primary school. The Complainant submitted a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 (the “Acts”).
Workplace harassment has been strictly regulated in Romania
Strict regulations and additional obligations for employers in Romania Workplace harassment in Romania represents a major issue that affects both the health of employees and their productivity at work. Recently, working law in Romania has undergone significant changes, imposing stricter measures for preventing and combating workplace harassment in Romania. The new labor law regulations place increased responsibility on employers, who …
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Lawyer’s analysis. What types of debt recovery solutions does the Romanian state have at its disposal for recovering the stolen treasury?
Methods of debt collection in Romania The procedure of debt recovery in Romania can be a significant challenge in legal relations between parties, aiming to protect the rights and interests of creditors. This process is governed by the Romanian Civil Procedure Code or applicable legislation, depending on the source of the damage. When dealing with damages resulting …
The legal regime of sequestration in insolvency proceedings of Nordis in Romania
Plaintiff or creditor in Romania ? This article analyzes the impact of criminal proceedings on the insolvency procedure in Romania, in light of case law addressing the relationship between precautionary measures imposed in criminal proceedings and insolvency proceedings in Romania, specifically Decision no. 1/2020, which establishes that the existence of precautionary measures applied in a criminal case …
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Creditors’ Table of Nordis Management SRL
What is the stage of the insolvency proceedings in Romania for Nordis Management SRL? The beginning of this week starts with the publication of the preliminary debt table for the debtor, Nordis Management SRL, an essential document in the insolvency procedure in Romania that sets the amount and structure of the company’s debts towards creditors. This provides …
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Lawyer analysis. What are the most common lawsuits between companies in Romania and how can you protect your business?
Legal strategies to prevent conflicts and protect your business from costly lawsuits Given the evolving legislative framework and the constantly changing business environment, many companies in Romania find themselves involved in legal disputes that can impact their operations and stability. Most often, these disputes involve commercial debt recovery in Romania from commercial conflicts, tax issues, labor disputes, …
M.S.L. v. Ukraine case: did the ECtHR break a new ground on Ukraine`s NSDC sanctions?
On 16 October 2025, the European Court of Human Rights delivered its judgment in the case of M.S.L. LLC v. Ukraine. The case concerned one of the first sanction packages introduced by a Presidential Decree back in 2015 under the recently enacted Law of Ukraine «On Sanctions». Citing threats to national security, the Ukrainian applicant …
NO FACTS, NO FORUM: CONVICTED SOLELY FOR BEING AT THE 8 JANUARY ENCAMPMENT
I. INTRODUCTION In this essay, I propose to develop critical reflections on Criminal Case No. 1,666/DF, adjudicated by the Supreme Federal Court, with Justice Alexandre de Moraes acting as the reporting Justice, in a judgment delivered by that Court’s Full Bench. This is a paradigmatic case in which not only the conduct imputed …
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