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Tackling Cybercrime

Much anticipated bill to tackle cyber attacks on information systems has been published, introducing specific offences and stringent criminal penalties


Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

The new legislation will have significant implications for how an individual’s personal and property affairs will be managed in the event of any issues in relation to capacity


Court of Arbitration for Sport Rejects Horse Sport Ireland Appeal

Decision means that the Irish equestrian team misses out on qualifying spot for the Rio Olympics


Public Consultation on the Use of Intermediary-Type Structures and Self-Employment Arrangements

Purpose of the consultation is to invite submissions from interested parties on possible measures to address the loss to the Exchequer from such arrangements


William Fry Advise Award Winning St Mel’s Cathedral

William Fry have provided legal services for a number of years to the St Mel’s Cathedral Trust on the restoration of St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, following extensive fire damage in 2009.


Safe Harbor 2.0: Privacy Shield or Privacy Mask?

EU and US agree on new Safe Harbor framework



Insurance Companies Using Telematics To Face Audits

Irish Data Protection Commissioner set to audit insurance companies offering telematics for reduced premiums


The Lowdown - Mandatory Directors' Compliance Statements

2016 will see the introduction of mandatory director compliance statements for all PLCs and large private companies save unlimited companies. A “large private company” is one with gross assets exceeding €12.5m and turnover exceeding €25m for the year.