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Is an Email with a Conflicting Attachment an Acceptance or a Counter-offer?

This question was recently considered by the English High Court, which confirmed that an attempted acceptance of a settlement offer was actually a counter offer.


Budget 2017 Increase in Funding for Data Protection Commissioner

Increase in funding for the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is evidence of the continued importance of data protection and expanding role of the Irish data protection authority


European Data Protection Supervisor Argues for Coherent Enforcement of EU Rules in Age of Big Data

The European Data Protection Supervisor, Giovanni Buttarelli, argues that authorities need to work closer together to protect the rights and interests of individuals


Legal News - October 2016

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Mamma Mia! Pregnancy Related Dismissal Claims

With the recent highly anticipated introduction of paternity leave into Irish law, employers must remain mindful of employees' rights during maternity leave


Changes to Section 110 Regime Relating to Irish Property Assets

Finance Minister announces proposals to amend s.110 regime relating to Irish SPVs holding Irish property assets


The Impact of Non-Registration on a Loan Purchaser's Power to Appoint a Receiver

The non-registration of ownership of security over registered land may have an even greater impact on loan purchasers than was previously thought


Concussion in Rugby Union Has Entered the Legal Field of Play

With the initiation of negligence proceedings arising from concussive injury in professional rugby union, we consider the basic legal principles for negligence in sports injuries