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There have been several significant legal developments concerning workplace suspensions in recent years. We distil below some key principles which have emerged in case law.

On 22 May 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced the conclusion of its inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta). This inquiry concerned the manner in which Meta transferred personal data out of the EU to the US.

The High Court recently considered the grounds under which a personal injuries claim can be dismissed for inordinate and inexcusable delay.

World Intellectual Property Day was marked on Wednesday, 26 April. Since then, we received many queries from clients looking for clarification on copyright and trade mark infringements.

Implementation of a new requirement for directors of Irish companies to include their personal public service numbers (“PPS Numbers”) on certain applications and filings made to the Companies Registration Office (the “CRO”) has been paused for now. 

Hayes solicitors LLP is delighted to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2023 with you. This year's theme is "Empowering Women Innovators: Generating Solutions for Global Challenges" and we are excited to recognise the immense contributions of women to the field of intellectual property.