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Central Bank of Ireland issues fine of 200,000

2017-12-19

Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) issues first fine, of €200,000, for breaches of requirements relating to process for ensuring compliance with F&P Standards on an on-going basis. Introduction The Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (&ld...

The General Data Protection Regulation: Top Tips for HR

2017-12-18

The General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) is undoubtedly one of the most talked-about developments in data protection law of 2017, but what does it mean for HR managers? If you have responsibility for the HR function in y...

Supreme Court "cracks" the case on property defects

2017-12-15

The Supreme in Brandley and WJB Developments Limited –v Hubert Dean T/A Hubert Dean & Associates and John Lohan T/A John Lohan Ground Works and Tractors case - (The High Court 2010/10994P and Appeal 2015/245) Court has held that the commen...

The GDPR and Consent

2017-12-14

The Article 29 Data Protection Working Party (“WP29”) has provided some much-needed road signs on the journey towards the GDPR with the publication of its draft guidelines on consent. The draft guidelines have been issued for consultatio...

Competition, EU and Regulatory newsletter

2017-12-12

Investigation AB InBev under investigation for preventing cheaper imports of beer The European Commission has informed AB InBev of its preliminary view that the company has abused its dominant position on the Belgian beer market, by hindering ...

Meeting the threshold the commencement of the Children First Act 2015 (the Act)

2017-12-11

Overview The full commencement of the Act on 11 December 2017 places an obligation on public and private organisations to ensure procedures are in place to facilitate compliance with the Act. In particular, the Act identifies specific groups of prof...

Eversheds Sutherland named "Law Firm of the Year 2017" and "Newcomer of the Year 2017"

2017-12-08

Eversheds Sutherland is delighted to have been awarded “Law Firm of the Year ” and "Newcomer of the Year " at the InBUSINESS Recognition Awards 2017. The awards took place on Wednesday 6th December at the Westin Hotel, Dublin. Other winn...

Court of Appeal decision in IBM v Dalgleish and others

2017-12-08

In a judgement that will be of comfort to employers considering scheme restructurings, the UK Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court’s decision that IBM had breached its duty of faith to its employees by introducing a number of benefit ...

Lessons from Across the Pond: Defined Contributions Plans in the US and Ireland

2017-12-08

The 401(k) plan, also known as a defined contribution (“DC”) plan, is now firmly entrenched as the primary employer-based retirement vehicle in the US. DC plans are likewise becoming the primary workplace pension vehicle in Ireland. Part...

Looking Forward: Pensions Law Developments in 2018

2017-12-08

2017 has proven to be something of a fallow period in terms of developments in Irish pensions law. This is somewhat surprising given the amount of public discourse and analysis, both at the Ministerial level and among sectoral interests, over the pa...

GDPR for Trustees what do you need to know?

2017-12-07

What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) will have direct effect in Ireland from 25 May 2018, and will replace current national data protection legislation. It has become something of a bete noire among Irish dat...

Bradbury v British Broadcasting Corporation (Court of Appeal)

2017-12-07

Capping Pensionable Pay Sponsors of defined benefit schemes seeking to cap future service liabilities whilst continuing accrual may be interested in a recent UK Court of Appeal case. Bradbury v British Broadcasting Corporation explains how the parti...

EU Data Protection Regulators Express Dissatisfaction with Privacy Shield

2017-12-07

The EU – US Privacy Shield (the “Privacy Shield”) is a cross-Atlantic agreement that allows data to be transferred from the European Union to the United States. The mechanism was developed when the previous regime, the Safe H...

Personal Injuries Commission's report is first steps toward international benchmarking of personal injury awards

2017-12-07

Motor car insurance premiums increased by 70% in the years 2013 - 2016. Against this backdrop, the Cost of Insurance Working Group (CIWG) was established in July 2016. Its report, published in January 2017, identified measures that could be introduc...

GDPR obligations on Educational Bodies

2017-12-06

The General Data Protection Regulation EU 2016/679 (the “GDPR”) is effective on each member state from 25 May 2018 and will replace the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 (as amended). In Ireland, the GDPR will be implemented by the Data...

Commercial Contracts and the Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

2017-11-30

A practical quandary has arisen in recent years whether there is a general principle of good faith and fair dealing in Irish commercial contract law, in particular, in respect of parties to a Shareholders’ Agreement. Resolution of this Quandar...

Contractual interpretation and the importance of drafting in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner

2017-11-30

There are few clauses in a contract which are more important to buyers and sellers than an indemnity clause. The recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in Wood v Capita Insurance Services Limited1 demonstrates the importance of clear and...

Business leaders gather in Belfast to discuss border impasse and Brexit at British Irish Chamber of Commerce event sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland

2017-11-29

Managing Brexit, A Business Response: The panellists and speakers at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce Brexit event today at the Titanic Hotel Belfast sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland. Pictured above (l-r): Liam Reid f...

Brexit talks remain at Phase 1

2017-11-24

EU Leaders decided at a summit on 19 and 20 October that insufficient progress has been made on Phase 1 negotiation issues to move to Phase 2 (trade talks). The Phase 1 issues are the Northern Irish border, the rights of EU citizens in the UK, and t...

Future trade deal with UK

2017-11-24

It was reported on 5 November that according to sources in Brussels, European Union negotiators have started drawing up the outlines o...

Border with Northern Ireland

2017-11-24

The UK Government has repeatedly stated that it wants a frictionless border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, however it has yet to make its plans in this regard clear. In the absence of clarity, several options have been mooted....

Brexit trade talks in December?

2017-11-24

It was reported on 8 November that the Taoiseach has said that it is “likely” that Brexit talks will be permitted by EU leaders to advance to the next phase (trade talks) in December. The Taoiseach further stated that it is &l...

Rights of EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit

2017-11-24

On 8 November the UK suffered a setback when the EU Parliament rejected the UKs new offer on the rights of EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit. This offer involved the ability for such EU citizens to apply for settled status. The EU Parliam...

Brexit SME load schemes

2017-11-24

It was reported on 10 November that the European Commission and the Irish Government have established a joint working party to examine how the State can assist SMEs affected by Brexit without breaking EU state aid rules. Ireland has argued that the ...

British parliament to get final vote on Brexit deal

2017-11-24

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Sexual harassment - what responsibilities do employers have to their employees?

2017-11-20

Hardly a day has gone by in recent weeks without a headline about sexual harassment, be it from Hollywood, Ireland or elsewhere. Hopefully, this media attention will assist in creating a more open culture in the workplace, where sexual harassment is...

Eversheds Sutherland celebrates the firms 50th anniversary in Ireland

2017-11-17

Eversheds Sutherland celebrated the firm’s 50th anniversary in Ireland with a gathering of colleagues, friends and clients in the Shelbourne Hotel. The Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan T.D. spoke at the anniversary event and ...

Managing Brexit: The Business Response Breakfast Briefing, 29 November 2017

2017-11-14

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Eversheds Sutherland hosts a seminar on Leadership, Governance and Culture in the financial services sector

2017-11-14

Eversheds Sutherland today hosted a seminar on Leadership, Governance and Culture in the financial services sector. The seminar which was attended by senior executives from across the sector. Speakers at the event included: Keynote speakers:

Competition, EU and Regulatory newsletter

2017-11-09

Investigations Dawn raids of German car manufacturersOn 23 October, the European Commission (the “Commission”) carried out dawn raids at the premises of car manufacturers in Germany. The inspections were related to Commission concerns th...

Data sharing is once again at the forefront as WhatsApp to come under pressure from EU regulators

2017-11-09

WhatsApp and its parent company, Facebook, have been invited to engage with a newly formed taskforce to achieve a “satisfactory resolution” and pacify EU data protection regulators. A change to WhatsApp’s privacy policy that ...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017

2017-11-09

On 2 November 2017, the Government published the Criminal justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 (the “Bill”). The Bill aims to consolidate and modernise the law on white collar crime in Ireland which has been criticised as outdated and...

Dublin BIC - Funding & Scaling Series

2017-10-23

Tomorrow morning, Dublin BIC will host their quarterly breakfast at the Marker Hotel. The event will explore approaches to fundraising and scaling for start-ups. Wondering what to expect? Dublin BIC will speak to two entrepreneu...

Athenry data centre decision provides further clarity for tech giants and developers

2017-10-20

The judgments handed down by Mr Justice McDermott on 12 October rejecting two judicial review challenges1 provide further clarity not only for tech giants engaged in developing data storage centres but also for developers who have sought planning pe...

Recent Brexit events/meetings

2017-10-19

On 16 October Theresa May met with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker amid reports of a deadlock in negotiations. No further progress was reached, with both sides issuing statements that reflected their previous stances. On 19 and 2...

Revision to UK national accounts shows fall in net foreign assets

2017-10-19

New figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics on 16 October revealed that the UK's net international investment position has fallen from a surplus of £469bn to a net deficit of £22bn. Fo...

Eversheds News RSS | Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland issues fine of 200,000

The General Data Protection Regulation: Top Tips for HR

Supreme Court "cracks" the case on property defects

The GDPR and Consent

Competition, EU and Regulatory newsletter

Meeting the threshold  the commencement of the Children First Act 2015 (the Act)

Eversheds Sutherland named "Law Firm of the Year 2017" and "Newcomer of the Year 2017"

Court of Appeal decision in IBM v Dalgleish and others

Lessons from Across the Pond: Defined Contributions Plans in the US and Ireland

Looking Forward: Pensions Law Developments in 2018

GDPR for Trustees  what do you need to know?

Bradbury v British Broadcasting Corporation (Court of Appeal)

EU Data Protection Regulators Express Dissatisfaction with Privacy Shield

Personal Injuries Commission's report is first steps toward international benchmarking of personal injury awards

GDPR obligations on Educational Bodies

Commercial Contracts and the Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

Contractual interpretation and the importance of drafting in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner

Business leaders gather in Belfast to discuss border impasse and Brexit at British Irish Chamber of Commerce event sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland

Brexit talks remain at Phase 1

Future trade deal with UK

Border with Northern Ireland

Brexit trade talks in December?

Rights of EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit

Brexit SME load schemes

British parliament to get final vote on Brexit deal

Sexual harassment - what responsibilities do employers have to their employees?

Eversheds Sutherland celebrates the firms 50th anniversary in Ireland

Managing Brexit: The Business Response Breakfast Briefing, 29 November 2017

Eversheds Sutherland hosts a seminar on Leadership, Governance and Culture in the financial services sector

Competition, EU and Regulatory newsletter

Data sharing is once again at the forefront as WhatsApp to come under pressure from EU regulators

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017

Dublin BIC - Funding & Scaling Series

Athenry data centre decision provides further clarity for tech giants and developers

Recent Brexit events/meetings

Revision to UK national accounts shows fall in net foreign assets

Central Bank of Ireland issues fine of 200,000

Meeting the threshold the commencement of the Children First Act 2015 (the Act)

GDPR for Trustees what do you need to know?

Eversheds Sutherland celebrates the firms 50th anniversary in Ireland