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Described by many as “an Act for Everyone”, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the “Act”) stands to overhaul entirely the manner in which capacity is assessed and approached in this jurisdiction.

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

A recent Court of  Appeal decision provides helpful recognition of the right of journalists to protect their sources. 

In Ladislav Kunzo v Kepak Longford Unlimited Company, [2021] IEHC 180, the High Court accepted the defendant’s argument that an accident investigation report form was privileged because its dominant purpose was to allow the defendant seek legal advice and assess its exposure

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has announced that the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the “Act”)[1] has been extended to 31 December 2022 following recent approval by the Government.

Managing Partner, Joe O'Malley features in the 2022 edition of the Business Plus Law Firms Who's Who guide.