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Increase in data breach notifications since 25 May 2018
September 2018
Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation “GDPR” on 25 May 2018 there has been a dramatic increase in breach notifications to relevant…
Blockchain and Smart Contracts
September 2018
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies continue to remain an unregulated area with many jurisdictions now in the process of forming, or looking to form, working groups to…
Court halts liquidation of aviation company linked to controversial Russian businessman
September 2018
Colin Hayes, associate in our Dispute Resolution team, recently acted on behalf of a multinational air cargo company in securing an interim injunction restraining…
Labelling of foodstuffs – are you compliant?
August 2018
Producers of foods which are intended for the final consumer should be familiar with the provisions of one of the core pieces of food information legislation –…
The European Commission proposes export manufacturing waiver
June 2018
On 28 May 2018, the European Commission published a proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 on Supplementary Protection Certificates (‘SPC’) for medicinal…
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2018 – The Implications for Landlords
June 2018
The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (the Bill) is currently making its way through the Oireachtas and, if successfully enacted, will have significant…
The gig economy – another nail in the coffin?
June 2018
The U.K Supreme Court in its judgment of Pimlico Plumbers v Smith (June 2018), has confirmed once again that Courts will look behind the written contract and the…
Blockchain Technology and Regulation
June 2018
The very topical distributed ledger technology has become a common discussion subject in not only technology circles but within financial services and legal…
Changes to Central Credit Register Reporting Regime
December 2018
A recent legislative change has closed a loophole in the Credit Reporting Act 2013 (the “Act”) with the effect of bringing HP and PCP arrangements within the…