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Extension of Maternity Benefit for mothers of Premature Babies
October 2017
With effect from 1 October 2017, the period for which maternity benefit will be paid has been extended in cases where a baby is born prematurely. The extended period…
Guide to Debt Collection in Europe
October 2017
This new Guide to Debt Collection provides an overview of recovery proceedings for claims across Europe. Notwithstanding the EU initiatives to facilitate the recovery…
Whitney Moore proudly supports The Wexford Cycle
September 2017
Whitney Moore proudly supported The Wexford Cycle 2017 which took place on Saturday 16 September. Over 250 cyclists took part in this year’s event, raising over…
New Practice Direction on the Role of McKenzie Friends
September 2017
On 31 July 2017, the Presidents of the High Court and the Court of Appeal issued a much welcomed Practice Direction to clarify the role of McKenzie Friends when…
Whitney Moore advises Graebel Companies Inc. on establishment in Ireland
September 2017
Whitney Moore were delighted to attend the announcement by An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald TD of the official…
Central Bank Credit Register
September 2017
The Central Bank Credit Register is a new centralised system which has been established for the purpose of collecting personal and credit information on consumer…
Changes to Residential Rent Reviews
September 2017
Landlords and tenants should be aware of recent legislative changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (the Principal Act) regarding rent reviews. The Planning…
The GDPR and the Digital Age of Consent
September 2017
“The internet is a city and, like any great city, it has monumental libraries and theatres and museums and places in which you can learn and pick up information…
Pension Reform – Legislative Update
September 2017
The General Scheme of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017 contains key measures designed to increase protections for members of defined benefit occupational…
Cartel convicted following CCPC investigation
September 2017
In May 2017 the Central Criminal Court convicted and sentenced both Aston Carpets & Flooring and its company director for engaging in bid-rigging in the…
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE EU ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT
Overview
The Council of the European Union defines artificial intelligence (AI) as “the use of digital technology to create systems capable of performing tasks commonly thought…