ArticleRevised Financial Thresholds For Merger Notifications In IrelandOn 2 October 2018, Minister Heather Humphries, the Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation, signed the Competition Act 2002 (section 27) Order 2018.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawRDJ LLP
ArticleVirtual Meetings Extended To December 2023Minister of State Dara Calleary has announced the extension of certain Company Act measures (temporarily introduced under emergency pandemic legislation) to 31 December 2023.IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawRDJ LLP
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ArticleLegal Fees And "Wagatha Christie"When Rebekah Vardy lost her High Court defamation claim earlier this year against Coleen Rooney, one of the matters left over for determination was the issue of costs.IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleSupreme Court Clarifies Emotional Distress Claims: PIAB Authorisation Not RequiredOn 25 July 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a pivotal decision in Dillon v Irish Life Assurance Plc [2025] IESC 37, which clarifies the treatment of emotional distress claims...IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleHistoric Licencing Law Overhaul To See Nightclubs Open Until 6amThe Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee is presenting a general scheme for the Sale of Alcohol Bill to the cabinet today which proposes to introduce the biggest overhaul...IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRDJ LLP
ArticleCourt Confirms Landlord Was Not Required To Insure Against Covid-Era Rent LossLast week, Justice Barry O'Donnell (High Court) gave judgement in an application for summary judgement brought by BVK Elektra 2 Liffey Phase 1 ICAV -V - Elite Gastrobars Limited and Bunker Estates Limited.IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
Article2019 American Chamber Of Commerce's Future Leaders HackathonThe 2019 American Chamber of Commerce's Future Leaders Hackathon took place over the course of three days, from 7 – 9 February 2019.IrelandTechnologyRDJ LLP
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ArticleFoundations For Success: Procurement That Builds ResultsRDJ recently held a construction panel discussion ‘Foundations for Success: Procurement that Builds Results' at its Cork office at 85 South Mall.IrelandGovernment, Public SectorRDJ LLP
ArticleTesco Have No Choice But To Accept Closure Of Hardware StoreWhen a tenant operating at a loss seeks to close their premises despite contractual keep-open obligations, can a landlord successfully obtain an injunction to force continued trading? IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
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
ArticleSustainable Fuels: The Future Of FuelsSocietal change in response to climate change is not a new topic. However, as the global climate crisis grows, more and more organisations are taking steps to curb their impact on the environment. European UnionEnergy and Natural ResourcesRDJ LLP
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Article"Beyond Concerning" - Seeking And Following Advice From The "Wrong Person"A recent High Court decision of Mr. Justice Heslin in Start Mortgages Limited v Michael Ryan and Agnes Ryan[1] , has sounded the klaxon for lay litigants...IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP
ArticleCurrent Trends In AdjudicationAdjudication has become increasingly popular as a forum for resolving payment disputes in Ireland. With mounting materials costs and ongoing labour shortages, construction disputes are on the rise. IrelandReal Estate and ConstructionRDJ LLP
ArticleRate Of Start-Ups Continues To RiseFigures recently released show that the rate of new company formations in Ireland has increased 6.8% on 2016, with the numbers of new companies surpassing 20,000 to date. IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawRDJ LLP
ArticlePicture This: Matute -v- Medtronic IrelandAn Engineer who was refused permission to photograph the Defendant's premises in the course of an engineering inspection has been granted an order permitting him to re inspect the property, ...IrelandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRDJ LLP