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The Standards in Public Office Commission recently produced its first annual report regarding the Regulation of Lobbying Act, 2015, which commenced on 1 September 2015.

Since 2004, the Commercial Court has had the power to adjourn proceedings so the parties can engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This power to refer matters to ADR, with the consent of both parties, was extended to all High Court cases. The courts have taken the view that ADR should be explored by the parties as a suitable alternative to litigation where appropriate.

The Charities Regulatory Authority will have increased statutory powers when Part 4 of the Charities Act 2009 comes into force on 5 September 2016. The commencement is a timely confidence boost for the charities sector following high profile governance controversies in recent months.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that internet service providers in Ireland must help in targeting copyright infringers.

We outline Cronin v Stevenson [2016] IECA 186 (Court of Appeal, Edwards J, 22 June 2016), a successful appeal against a High Court award for damages in a personal injuries action.

Anne Lyne examines the impact of the new European Directive on trade secrets on employers and employees.