ArticleExaminership – An Underutilised Option For Vulnerable But Viable CompaniesThis year marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the examinership framework in Ireland and given the current challenges facing businesses, ...IrelandCoronavirus (COVID-19)RDJ LLP
ArticleRuling Demonstrates Importance Of Process Agent Clauses In Cross-border Commercial ContractsThe High Court .of England and Wales (the "Court") recently considered whether a party to a contract had been correctly served.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawRDJ LLP
ArticleUnderstanding Employee Consultation Obligations Within The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) FrameworkThis Insight provides a high level overview of the mandatory sustainability reporting requirements that will apply to Irish companies following the introduction of the CRSD...IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawRDJ LLP
ArticleDoes An Employee Have The Right To Legal Representation In A Disciplinary Hearing?Over the last number of years, and particularly in the last 18 months, employment lawyers have faced the above question on a daily basis from their clients.IrelandEmployment and HRRDJ LLP
ArticleMaintaining Employee Rest BreaksEnsuring that employees get suitable rest breaks is vitally important in maintaining a happy and healthy workforce. However, the reality for employers is that it can be difficult to provide employeesIrelandEmployment and HRRDJ LLP
ArticleThe Impact Of Extreme Weather On Employee AttendanceWith some of Ireland's worst storms in years having caused floods and wind damage across the country, employers are facing absenteeism,...IrelandEmployment and HRRDJ LLP
ArticleTips And GratuitiesThe Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act, 2022 ("the Act") became law on 20th July 2022.IrelandEmployment and HRRDJ LLP
ArticleDefamation By HyperlinkDefamation by means of hyperlink may be a relatively new concept, however the importance of this topic has grown exponentially due to the manner in which we interact IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleNo Time Limit: Court Of Appeal Rules 12-Year Limitation Period Cannot Prevent Execution Of Possession OrdersThe Court of Appeal¹ has this month issued an important judgment clarifying the law on the enforcement of possession orders in Ireland. The Court held that the 12-year limitation period prescribed by the Statute of Limitations 1957 for "actions upon a judgment" does not apply to applications for leave to issue execution of a possession order. IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleSuing For Losses From Investment Advice: The "Belfry Funds" CaseIn the recent High Court case of Geraldine Cantrell v Allied Irish Banks Plc, the Second Belfry Properties (UK) Plc and Others, the Plaintiff sought an order for damages for breach of contract,IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleSupreme Court Addresses Difficult Issue As To Calculation Of Damages For Professional Negligence Occurring In Fluctuating Property MarketThe Irish Supreme Court has greatly reduced a High Court order against law firm, LK Shields, to pay their former client, Rosbeg Partners, IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleGeo-Blocking: A Step In The Right DirectionGeo-blocking is a system which restricts a user's access to the internet based on their geographical location.IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRDJ LLP
ArticleSeek And Destroy - Hosting Providers' Obligations To Track Down Illegal Content May Be Extended By European CourtAdvocate General Szpunar (the "AG") of the Court of Justice ("CJEU") has stated in a noteworthy opinion that the E-Commerce Directive1 (the "Directive") does not preclude host providers from being ordered,IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRDJ LLP
ArticleA Balancing Act: New Guidance From The DPC On How To Deal With Mixed Personal Data In Subject Access RequestsUnderstanding when an organisation is separately entitled or obliged to restrict access to personal data pursuant to a data access request continues to be one of the main areas of confusion for data controllers.IrelandPrivacyRDJ LLP
ArticleAdministrative Fines Under The GDPR – The New Tool In The ArsenalThe General Data Protection Regulation (the ‘GDPR') came into force on 25 May 2018 and is directly effective in each Member State of the European UnionIrelandPrivacyRDJ LLP
ArticleTaking The Biscuit: Cookies, Online Privacy And GDPROn 1 April last, The Irish Times reported on the results of its investigation, based on research compiled by Danish firm CookieBot ...IrelandPrivacyRDJ LLP
ArticleWork Phones And Personal Data: Who's In Control?A recent judgment issued by Justice Barry O Donnell saw the dismissal of a Judicial Review (JR) concerning personal data on a work phone provided by the HSE.IrelandPrivacyRDJ LLP
ArticleClause For Concern: The Impact Of Tariffs On Construction Projects In IrelandNever has a press conference on US trade policy been such required viewing for those involved in construction across Ireland.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
ArticleIs The Introduction Of The Vienna Model In Ireland As A Response To Housing Affordability The Right Solution At The Right Time?Ireland and in particular, Dublin, is in the midst of an ongoing affordable housing crisis driven by strong demand and limited supply, so there is no doubt that it is the right time for innovative solutions.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
ArticleEU Fines Apple And Meta €700m For Non-compliance With Digital Markets ActOn 23 April 2025, the European Commission ("the Commission") issued its first fines for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (the "DMA") to Apple and Meta.IrelandTechnologyRDJ LLP