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This Act was signed into law in June 2018 and it introduces important powers to combat corruption and bribery in Ireland.

Ken Casey considers the implications for Irish directors of changes in international expectations of board quality, culture and communication and the shift to long-termism, sustainable growth and recognition of broader stakeholder interests.

Matthew Austin and Mark Collins analyse the recent High Court decision overturning a Circuit Court Order in relation to a person’s “right to be forgotten” concerning posts on the internet.

As the above maxim suggests it is an essential tenet of the effective administration of justice that proceedings must progress to hearing without significant delay. Accordingly, the courts have the right to strike out proceedings for want of prosecution.

Under the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015, all planning authorities are required to introduce and maintain a register of vacant sites within their boundaries.