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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.

European companies will receive significant relief from looming sustainability reporting rules under an EU proposal that received the overwhelming endorsement of the European Parliament...

The High Court’s recent consideration of the relevant criteria to be assessed in respect of the awarding of a differential costs order is noteworthy. It formed part of Ms Justice Emily Egan’s March 2025 judgment in the case of Martina Quinlan v Michael Quinlan [2025] IEHC 170.

In this fourth article in the ‘ Embracing Change’ series Louise O’Rourke and Martha Wilson welcome the introduction of Practice Directions HC131 and HC132 which come into effect on 28th April 2025.