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One of the most commercially significant battlegrounds in modern intellectual property law sits at the intersection of generative AI, persona exploitation and corporate valuation. As The Art of War ...

Delivering new wind projects is essential for securing Ireland’s future energy supply and meeting our climate targets. As part of our ongoing commitment to the sector, we are sponsoring the Wind ...

Catherine O’Flynn, Employment & Benefits Partner, discusses how the EU Pay Transparency Directive will reshape pay and hiring. While implementation in Ireland may be delayed, employers have time to ...

The national minimum hourly rate of pay may also include the following maximum allowances: For board only €1.21 per hour worked. For lodgings only €31.89 per week, or €4.55 per day. The Sick Leave Act ...

A recent decision of the Irish High Court provides important clarity on the Dunne Principles in assessing whether clinical negligence occurred. It reiterates that while clinical guidelines serve as a ...

The UK Privy Council’s Judicial Committee has abolished the principle that a shareholder is entitled to seek disclosure of legal advice provided to the company, holding that it should no longer be ...

Healthcare litigation costs particularly in catastrophic injury cases continue to rise. This article reviews proposals regarding Periodic Payment Orders (PPOs) and the appropriate discount rate to be ...

The High Court has recently reconfirmed the finality of arbitral awards. There is scope for recourse against an award in limited circumstances. However, the decision confirms again that an award may ...

Legal submissions and citations are not exempt from the phenomenon of AI hallucinations. This occurs when an AI model generates an incorrect or misleading result. Cases from various jurisdictions ...

The Government Spring 2025 Legislative Programme includes reference to the ‘Pay Transparency Bill’. If enacted, this bill will transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into Irish law. Our ...

New data highlights that most personal injury claims still proceed to litigation, despite reforms aimed at streamlining the process. Our Insurance & Risk team explores why costs and timelines are ...