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Crystallisation of Floating Charge and Liability to Pay Preferential Creditors
June 2011
The High Court has held that, under Irish law, preferential creditors in a winding up must be paid in priority to the claims of the holders of debentures under floating…
Anglo Irish Bank: Court Criticises Inaction in Criminal Wrongdoing Case
May 2011
In the matter of Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Limited and the Companies Acts 2011, the High Court strongly criticised delays and inaction by the State in the prosecution…
International Corporate Tax for Inbound, Outbound and Exporting Clients
May 2011
Stephen Walker, partner in Whitney Moore’s corporate department, co-presented at the International Corporate Tax for Inbound, Outbound and Exporting Clients Seminar…
Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011
May 2011
Julie Fitzgerald, of Whitney Moore’s property department, presented a breakfast seminar on some of the key changes introduced by The Multi-Unit Developments Act…
Changes in Multi-Unit Development Requirements
April 2011
The Multi-Unit Developments Act was signed into law on 24 January 2011 and became fully operational on 1 April 2011. It provides a statutory framework for new and…
The United Kingdom and Ireland within your Reach
April 2011
Brendan Ringrose, from Whitney Moore’s corporate department, spoke at a conference organized by the World Trade Centre and the British Consulate-General, in…
Meritas Employment Law News
March 2011
Ireland has been in the international headlines for all the wrong reasons in late 2010 … so what is Ireland doing to get back on its feet and are there positive…
Internet and e-mail Policies
March 2011
A recent survey worldwide showed that only 20% of all employers have a social media use policy. In light of recent case law, employers should ensure that they develop a…
European Court of Justice – Achats Case
March 2011
The European Court of Justice handed down its decision in the Association Belge des Consommateurs Test – Achats case on 1 March 2011. The ECJ ruled that the use…
Developments in Employment Law
March 2011
John Lynch and Emma Richmond, experts in their fields of employment law and related social media issues, presented a breakfast seminar on recent developments in…
Family Business – “Blood is thicker than water” Overcoming HR Challenges in Family Businesses
Family businesses are by their nature a unique blend of personal dynamics and professional responsibilities. Thus when an employee complains that the CEO’s daughter has been…
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