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Ireland—Commercial analysis: This article was written by Niamh McGovern, partner (Energy and Infrastructure), James Downey, senior associate (Energy...
The European Commission published guidance to assist manufacturers, developer and businesses in meeting their obligations under Regulation (EU)...
Law360, London: The Unified Patent Court (UPC) hit Disney with a pan-European injunction on 23 July 2026, barring the media giant from infringing...
The European Commission has sent TikTok preliminary findings indicating that minors' accounts on the platform do not meet the safety standards...
Ireland—The relationship between Irish and English contract lawThis Practice Note provides an overview of the general application and interpretation...
Ireland—Executing simple contracts and deedsThis Practice Note summarises the law, guidance and practice relating to the execution of simple contracts...
Ireland—Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contractThis Practice Note discusses the common law doctrine of privity of contract,...
Ireland—Exclusion and limitation of liabilityThis Practice Note provides guidance on the common law and statutory controls affecting exclusion and...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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