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Meta joins EU data transfer appeals that could set precedent for future cases

Meta joins EU data transfer appeals that could set precedent for future cases

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LinkedIn revises EU data use plans for AI training after regulator recommendations

LinkedIn revises EU data use plans for AI training after regulator recommendations

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Meta warns of regulatory ‘headwinds’ in US, EU, losses from addictive-design cases

Meta warns of regulatory ‘headwinds’ in US, EU, losses from addictive-design cases

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EU judges to rule on Ryanair’s fight against Italian watchdog over Irish raid

EU judges to rule on Ryanair’s fight against Italian watchdog over Irish raid

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Ireland—The relationship between Irish and English contract law

Ireland—The relationship between Irish and English contract law

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 deeds

Ireland—Executing simple contracts and deeds

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 contract

Ireland—Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contract

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 liability

Ireland—Exclusion and limitation of liability

Ireland—Exclusion and limitation of liabilityThis Practice Note provides guidance on the common law and statutory controls affecting exclusion and...

Practice notes

Ireland—Assigning rights under contracts

Ireland—Assigning rights under contractsWhat is an assignment?An assignment is an immediate transfer of an existing proprietary right, vested or...
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Produced in partnership with Arlene Walsh-Wallace BL of The Bar of Ireland and David Whelan BL of The Bar of Ireland
13th Oct
Practice notes

Ireland—Protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights

Ireland—Protecting and enforcing intellectual property rightsIntroductionIrish law protects a range of intellectual property (IP) rights that will be...
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2nd Jun
News

Smurfit Kappa-WestRock deal received clearances from many countries, still needs at least EU, Mexico approval

The required merger control clearances and non-objections in respect of the US, the UK, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Serbia and South Africa have...
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3rd Jun
Precedents

Ireland—Notice of assignment of contract—from assignee

Ireland—Notice of assignment of contract—from assigneeThis Precedent is a notice to be issued by the assignee to the original contractual counterparty...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

Ireland—Sale of goods

Ireland—Sale of goodsThis Practice Note provides an overview of the law and practice relating to contracts for the sale and supply of goods. It...
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Produced in partnership with Róisín Haughey BL of The Bar of Ireland
13th Oct
News

EU Commission told to pay damages over illicit Facebook log-in data transfer

The Commission must pay damages to a user of its one of its websites over the transfer of personal data to the US without the necessary safeguards, EU...
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3rd Jun
Checklists

Ireland—Software development agreement—checklist

Ireland—Software development agreement—checklistHow to use this ChecklistThis Checklist sets out the key provisions to include when drafting a...
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2nd Jun
News

Digital platforms whistleblower tools rolled out by EU Commission

Whistleblowers can provide relevant information anonymously or not, in any of the EU official languages and in any relevant format (for example,...
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3rd Jun
News

Meta Platforms' GDPR legal basis for training AI under scrutiny by Schrems campaign group

 Meta Platforms' decision to use the General Data Protection Regulation legal basis 'legitimate interests' to process personal data to train its...
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3rd Jun
Practice notes

Ireland—Supply of services

Ireland—Supply of services This Practice Note provides an overview of the legislation and regulation impacting business to business (B2B) and business...
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Produced in partnership with Róisín Haughey BL of The Bar of Ireland
13th Oct
Checklists

Ireland—Contracting on another party’s standard terms and conditions (B2B)—checklist

Ireland—Contracting on another party’s standard terms and conditions (B2B)—checklistThis Checklist sets out the key issues to consider when...
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2nd Jun
News

TikTok to challenge EU's 'gatekeeper' designation at 29 April 2024 court hearing

The company has already failed to suspend the application of the legislation in interim court proceedings, and now the lower-tier General Court is...
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3rd Jun
Practice notes

Ireland—Contract interpretation—implied terms

Ireland—Contract interpretation—implied termsThis Practice Note provides an overview of the distinction between express and implied terms and outlines...
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Produced in partnership with David Whelan BL of The Bar of Ireland and Arlene Walsh-Wallace BL of The Bar of Ireland
13th Oct
Practice notes

Ireland—Execution formalities—partnerships

Ireland—Execution formalities—partnershipsThis Practice Note provides practical guidance on proper execution of simple contracts and deeds for general...
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2nd Jun
News

Irish Google adtech case is being investigated properly, appeal court rules

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2nd Jun
Precedents

Ireland—Deed of variation

Ireland—Deed of variationThis Deed is made on [date]PartiesWhen deciding which persons are needed as signatories to this deed, consider if any third...
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Produced in partnership with Kamila McCarthy of Clark Hill
13th Oct

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If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the

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