ArticleBank Denied Summary Judgment On Foot Of Ex-Partner's Guarantee For "Emotionally Transmitted Debt"Ms. Geraghty was in a romantic relationship with the Third Named Defendant in the proceedings,IrelandFinance and BankingRDJ LLP
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ArticleWhat's In A Name? Liberalisation Of Irish Domain Name Registration PolicyFollowing public consultation which closed on 30th September 2017, the IEDR, will be liberalising the application process effective from March 2018.IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRDJ LLP
ArticleRoad Ahead For Financial Services Post-Brexit Is Still UnclearWhile we were assured for months that it was oven-ready, the UK-EU trade deal was finally agreed on Christmas eve.European UnionFinance and BankingRDJ LLP
ArticleTesting Times: Exam Scripts May Be Personal DataThe Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that the definition of "personal data" encompasses a handwritten examination script for the purposes of the Data Protection Directive.European UnionPrivacyRDJ LLP
ArticleEU Parliament Urges Commission To Suspend EU-U.S Privacy ShieldIn July 2016 the European Commission adopted Implementing Decision 2016/1250GlobalPrivacyRDJ LLP
ArticleCOVID 19 And The Impact It Will Have On Personal Injury ClaimsDue to the ongoing global pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus, the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) has recently introduced new measures when submitting personal injury applications.IrelandCoronavirus (COVID-19)RDJ LLP
ArticleLiability Of Sports Clubs In The Context Of Return To PlayIt is now been over 3 months since sports clubs in this jurisdiction have enjoyed competitive action in their chosen discipline. June 29th is identified as the day upon which sport can resume in Ireland, with training under strict ...IrelandCoronavirus (COVID-19)RDJ LLP
ArticleCompanies Act 2014 To Come Into Force On 1 June 2015The Companies Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2015 (S.I. 169 of 2015) was signed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, on 1 May 2015.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawRDJ LLP
ArticleAbsence During ProbationMany employers hold the mistaken view that they can easily dismiss an employee during their probationary period, as the employee does not have recourse to the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 - 2015. IrelandEmployment and HRRDJ LLP
ArticleDefamation Reform Moves One Step CloserMinister for Justice, Simon Harris, received cabinet approval on 28 March 2023 for draft legislation to overhaul Ireland's Defamation Laws.IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleHigh Court Confirms Cooke -v- Cronin On Requirement For Expert Report In Professional Negligence ProceedingsThomas Loomes Practising as Thomas Loomes & Company Solicitors v Rippington & Ors (Approved) [2020] IEHC 237 (06 March 2020)IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleNew Mediation Act Places Statutory Obligation On Litigants To Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution MethodsThe Mediation Act (the "Act"), which was signed into law on 2 October 2017, places a new statutory obligation on litigants to consider mediation as a means of resolving a dispute.IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleUpdate On Personal Injury GuidelinesThe Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee (the "Committee") have carried out a review of the Personal Injuries Guidelines (the "Guidelines") having regard to the following two matters...IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleWelcome Direction On The Role Of "McKenzie Friends"A Practice Direction has been issued by the Presidents of the High Court and the Court of Appeal to clarify the position of so-called McKenzie Friends.IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
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ArticleRepossessions Update: Relying On The Rateable Valuation Of A Property In Proceedings In The Circuit CourtOn 12 December 2017, the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Frank Clarke delivered a long awaited unanimous decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Permanent TSB plc –v- David Langan and the Attorney General. IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
ArticleResidential Tenancies – Deferral Of Termination Dates And Wider Impacts On The Rental Market And The Property MarketOn 18 October 2022, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien, received Cabinet approval for legislation which will provide a temporary and conditional stay on tenancyIrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
ArticleTemplate Checklist From The OGP For The Re-opening Of Construction SitesSave for essential construction projects, construction sites in Ireland have been closed since 28 March 2020. Phase 1 of the Government's Roadmap for the Reopening of Society...IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
VideoRDJ Unveils New Brand And Shortened NameLaw firm Ronan Daly Jermyn has launched a full rebrand, revamping its logo, website and identity with a bold modern look and shortening its name to RDJ.IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRDJ LLP