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Over 90 firms, practitioners and in-house teams attended last Friday’s ceremony which was opened by Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan and hosted by RTÉ presenter Mi...
The glamourous world of fashion was revealed when a high-flying PR executive was dismissed after a fashion show fell flat amid suspicions that she was planning to start her own company with a pr...
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Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 A Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) Adjudicator has rejected an allegation of gross misconduct against a former [i]Abbott employee (“the Complainant”) and instead awarded compensation of €35,000 for a breach of the Unfair Dismissals Act...
Bank of Ireland recently notified their customers of a smishing scam where some of their credit card customers had received a text message claiming to be from the bank.
It was recently reported that the HSE had disclosed to an employer that one of their employees had tested positive for Covid-19 prior to informing the employee of their own test results. The HSE explained in a statement that in “exceptional circumstances”, “if it is considered essential for the public health good”, they would inform an employer of a Covid-19 positive test result prior to informing the employee.
Unfortunately, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees are being faced with the prospect of redundancy. However, regardless of the economic climate, employers are required to ensure that redundancy is both fair and valid.
As business activity has reduced and cash-flow stopped in many sectors as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, tenant inability to pay situations are an inevitability.
In response to the Covid -19 epidemic, the houses of the Oireachtas have enacted the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid -19) Act 2020, (“the Act”).
The first Periodic Payment Order (PPO) was approved by an Irish Court in February 2019.
New legislation has been enacted to protect cyclists from dangerous overtaking by drivers on the road. The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 came into force on the 12th of November 2019 and introduces a fixed €120 charge and three penalty points for any driver successfully prosecuted under the legislation.
First time buyers will welcome the news that the Help to Buy scheme (the “HTB”) was extended for a further two years to 31 December 2021 in Budget 2020.
Many of the provisions of the Mediation Act 2017 (“the Act”) which became effective on 1st January 2018, placed already existing practices in relation to mediation on a statutory footing. However the Act’s statutory promotion of mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings is no doubt a welcome introduction for litigants in Ireland.
The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 (“the Bill”) which is now at committee stage is expected to be enacted later this year. The Bill if enacted will have wide ranging effects for employers, in particular regarding “low hour” or “zero-hour” contracts.
D-DAY is 25th May 2018 when all business must be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation.
In the aftermath of Storm Emma, we answer five common questions from employers on the impact of severe weather conditions on the employer/ employee relationship.
The Children’s First Act 2015 came into effect on 11th December 2017. This means the Children First National Guidelines for the protection and welfare of children are now law.
Any valuer in the corporate finance area will tell you that valuing a shareholding in a private limited company is not an exact science...
Buying a house is the biggest deal you can do in the course of your lifetime. It brings all sorts of challenges from finding your dream house to getting your finances ship-shape and negotiating the best price for you and your family. Amorys solictiors offer us some advice.
Employees who have been dismissed may require legal advice as to whether or not grounds exist to support a claim against their previous employer under unfair dismissal, equality or legislation applicable to their circumstances.
A shareholders' agreement is a private contract between some or all of the shareholders of a company, and often the company itself. This agreement will typically govern the ongoing relationship between the parties and may set out how the company is to be managed and controlled.
This article provides a summary as to what to expect if you are considering buying or selling a business in Ireland. The primary focus will be on the purchase/disposal, of shares/assets and the different structures and procedures you will need to consider.
A commercial lease can be an extremely onerous contract and expert legal advice is essential from the negotiation stage through to the point of signing the original lease and related documents.
The tax structure of a business acquisition can be the deciding factor when assessing the merits of buying a business.
On 1st June 2017 the Supreme Court delivered a long-awaited judgment overturning a previous decision of the High Court to hold an auctioneering firm liable in damages to a purchaser for inaccurate and misleading measurements contained in a sales brochure.
Privacy Rights Campaigner Max Schrems claims the transfer of his personal data by Facebook from Europe to its US parent company is unlawful and in breach of his right to privacy under article 7 and 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
The Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2016 which is making its way through the Oireachtas at the moment creates 2 new criminal offences which will have significant impact on Healthcare service providers.
Amorys solicitors offer some sage advice to business owners...
The European union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2016 (“the new AML Regulations”) which took effect from 15th November 2016, require most Irish registered companies to gather and retain on a register information on individuals who are its beneficial owners.
Paternity Leave rights for Fathers Commence 1st September 2016 - Amorys Solicitors have given us some pointers on your entitlements...
The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 - what you need to know...
Whilst being a director of a company with a community development objective on a voluntary or unpaid basis could be a prestigious position, it could be an onerous one too.
At the moment, the Data Protection Acts 1988-2003 provide that employees have the right to request their employer (who are “data controllers”) to rectify, erase, or block personal data accessible by them if it is incomplete, inaccurate or not up to date.
A summary of recent legal changes by the European Court...
Commission and connection with insurer not disclosed...
The Monkey Selfie lawsuit – how would the High Court of Ireland decide a similar case?
The Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2015 (“the Act”) an overview...
Changes have been introduced to the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (“EIIS”) in section 16 of the Finance Bill 2015 which will no doubt be welcomed by investors and businesses alike...
Some clarification on the Budget 2016 announcements.
The Workplace Relations Act 2015 comes into force on 1 October 2015 and it changes the way in which employment claims are made, the procedures to deal with claims, and standardises the time-limits for claims and appeals.
"Lender cannot repossess where breach of the moratorium required by the code of conduct on mortgage arrears", Supreme Court says...
This Act has overhauled family law to update provisions in relation to guardianship, custody, and access to children, and in relation to adoption, IVF and other types of assisted human reproduction. The Act does not deal with surrogacy...
What are the pitfalls for business?
Failure to make Full and Frank Disclosure of Assets in Divorce proceedings may result in lions’ share of property given to other party...
There has been much comment in the media recently about how Revenue intends to tax gifts made by parents to their children towards the purchase of their first home.
An EPA will allow you to appoint someone of your choice to control your affairs should you become mentally incapacitated if, for example through brain damage, Alzheimer’s disease, or other forms of dementia. It will allow you to avoid a Ward of Court application being made for you in the future which could be a costly and time consuming process.
Up until the introduction of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 (“the 2013 Act”) which became operative in January 2014 members of the press and other forms of media were excluded from the hearings of family law cases which are heard otherwise than in public or “in camera”.
Clauses which prevent an employee from taking up employment with a competitor within a certain timeframe (usually 6 or 12 months) after termination are included in many contracts of employment.
At present all applications for examinership must be made to the High Court.
The purchase of a property, especially for the first time, can seem like a daunting prospect – dealing with estate agents, mortgage advisors and planning your future in a new home.