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MLex: Enforcement of the EU's keystone AI law is proving a struggle for the bloc's Member States as they try to coordinate across fragmented national...
MLex: Big tech companies are starting to face private litigation to force compliance with the EU's digital services law, raising questions about how...
The European Commission has announced that the EU and India have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at strengthening trade...
MLex: Elis plans to buy rival O.C.L. Laundry Services are now being probed in full, the Irish competition authority said this week. Both companies are...
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
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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