Legal News (Commercial & Business)

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

David Phelan discusses the media law context around a recent Circuit Court award of damages for online defamation.

Matthew Austin reports on a recent Supreme Court decision clarifying the position of creditors seeking to prove a contractual debt in summary judgment proceedings.

The position of company director carries duties and responsibilities - even if the director takes a passive role. Deirdre Nally outlines a case in point.

On 1 February 2016 the Consumer Protection Act 2007 (Grocery Goods Undertakings) Regulations 2016 were signed into law by the Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. David Phelan and John Deignan outline the key points.

Breda McMahon discusses the data protection options for European companies transferring data to the US following the end of the Safe Harbour framework.