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This article discusses the interaction between Subject Access Requests under Data Protection Legislation and Discovery in litigation. The aim of this article is to provide a user-friendly summary of the position for employment lawyers and those working in HR. This summary is particularly relevant where a Subject Access Request is made in circumstances where there is existing or anticipated litigation.

Since 31 March 2015, it is obligatory for all health professionals providing cross-border healthcare in the State under the Cross-Border Directive to have professional liability insurance (Regulation 15, European Union (Application of Patients’ Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare) (Amendment) Regulations 2015, SI No. 65/2015).

On 9 July 2015, Ms Justice Iseult O’Malley ruled that an acutely ill and profoundly disabled 10 year old girl who resides in state care should not be resuscitated or receive emergency lifesaving intervention. The girl has been resident in state care since she was admitted to hospital with serious brain damage aged 4 months.

Following the downturn in the economy, this question has been tested before the courts over the last number of years as borrowers have sought to defend judgment or repossession proceedings. Jeremy Erwin reviews some key cases.

After years of much talk and expectation, the Companies Act 2014 (“the Act”) finally came into effect on 1 June 2015. Sabrina Burke identifies some key changes to Irish company law.

In the current climate of housing shortages and increasing rents, many people find themselves looking for cheaper and more convenient accommodation, particularly in city centre locations. This can take numerous forms and, for some, can last for many years. Jackie Buckley and John Deignan look at the potential pitfalls involved.