The EU plan to introduce a mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence framework for corporates was substantially progressed on 23 February 2022.

Independent Newspapers looks set to challenge Ireland's defamation laws after reportedly filing papers with the European Court of Human Rights.

Independent Newspapers looks set to challenge Ireland's defamation laws after reportedly filing papers with the European Court of Human Rights.

Domestic violence leave is a new type of leave providing for five days paid leave per year for an employee who is suffering, or has suffered, domestic violence.

After a volatile political journey, the Council of the European Union, on 24 May 2024, finally endorsed the new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CS3D").

Following the commencement of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (the "Act") at the end of April 2024 (discussed in our previous update here)...

The Council of the EU gave its final approval to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) last Friday.

"In what circumstances does a democracy tolerate State mandated electronic surveillance of every citizen who uses a telephone device?"

Across the EU, data retention legislation stemming from the now defunct Data Retention Directive has been subject to challenge.

On 23 March, the Ombudsman’s oversight of a number of new bodies came into effect.

The package includes a Commission FAQ clarifying the tests for Taxonomy-aligned investments and SFDR sustainable investments.

It is noteworthy that the court made a number of references to the harmful nature of the internet through its judgement.

Recent legislation provides that a family member could receive free legal aid or advice at an inquest where it is in the public interest.

Marie Fleming's challenge under Irish law to the ban on assisted suicide came to an end on April 29 2013.

This is the final article in our three part series dealing with legal professional privilege (See Parts 1 and Part 2).

By Lisa Mansfield & Therese Collins

TheECtHR has overruled a 2018 decision of its lower Chamber regarding the use of hidden camera footage to dismiss employees of a Barcelona supermarket, after the footage showed the employers engaging in theft.

June is the month of Pride for the LGBTQIA+ community. There has been a lot of change in the last few decades concerning LGBTQIA+ rights. We, from the D&I committee in FOD...