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The Calcutta Run is a flagship charity fundraising event organised by Ireland’s legal sector, which has raised an incredible €5.6 million since 1999 to support vital homelessness services. Hayes solicitors is proud to champion this inspiring initiative once again.

In this, the fifth in our ‘Embracing Change’ series, Hayes solicitors LLP is delighted to join patients and clinicians’ representatives in endorsing the letter recently sent by Medical Protection to the Minsters for Justice and Health calling for the urgent implementation of Pre-Action Protocols.

Commenting on the new promotions announced at Hayes solicitors, Joe O’Malley, Managing Partner said: “I’m delighted to announce our new promotions which reflect our continued growth and enhance our delivery of excellent service to our clients."

The Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 (“the Act”) was signed into law in October 2018 and has been slowly phased into operation across Ireland. The Act has brought about changes in how alcohol can be advertised and presented to the public generally.

The High Court recently considered the legality and enforceability of surcharge/default interest in circumstances where the underlying loan agreement allowed for surcharge interest at a rate of 9% per annum.  

Between High Court decisions and upcoming legislative amendments, the law of defamation in Ireland continues to develop.