Publications
Pharmacy Legislation - Much Change; A Lot More to Come
January 2012
The pharmacy sector has undergone considerable change in recent years. Mark Ryan, a partner in WhitneyMoore's corporate department and specialist in pharmaceutical regulation, reviews some of the recent legislative changes and considers what may be yet to come. Click here to view.
WM Corporate Newsletter
December 2011
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WM Debt Recovery Newsletter
November 2011
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WM Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Newsletter
August 2011
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Funding Arrangements with Liquidators
August 2011
The High Court has set down its position in relation to funding arrangements with court-appointed liquidators. The court has held that a court-appointed liquidator is to receive such remuneration as directed by the court but that the court has inherent jurisdiction to modify the provisions of the rules of court.
WM Employment Newsletter
July 2011
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Changes to Copyright Law imminent following High Court Ruling
July 2011
Under proposals recently published by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, the music industry is to be given the power to apply for an injunction against intermediaries whose services are used by a third party to infringe their copyright or related rights. Aoife Murphy (partner) and Robin Hayes (associate), from WhitneyMoore's intellectual property group, examine the proposals in an article published in the International Law Office Newsletter.
Crystallisation of Floating Charge and Liability to Pay Preferential Creditors
June 2011
The High Court has held that, under Irish law, preferential creditors in a winding up must be paid in priority to the claims of the holders of debentures under floating charges which crystallise before the commencement of the winding up. Frank O'Reilly, partner in WhitneyMoore, reviews the ruling in an article published in the International Law Office Newsletter.
Anglo Irish Bank: Court Criticises Inaction in Criminal Wrongdoing Case
May 2011
In the matter of Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Limited and the Companies Acts 2011, the High Court strongly criticised delays and inaction by the State in the prosecution of white collar crime. Frank O'Reilly, partner in WhitneyMoore, examines the application in an article published in the International Law Office Newsletter.
Changes in Multi-Unit Development Requirements
April 2011
The Multi-Unit Developments Act was signed into law on 24 January 2011 and became fully operational on 1 April 2011. It provides a statutory framework for new and existing multi-unit developments and for the management companies responsible for the ownership and management of the common areas of such developments. Julie Fitzgerald, associate in WhitneyMoore, provides a summary of some significant provisions...
WM Property Newsletter
March 2011
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European Court of Justice - Achats Case
March 2011
The European Court of Justice handed down its decision in the Association Belge des Consommateurs Test - Achats case on 1 March 2011. The ECJ ruled that the use of gender as a pricing factor is contrary to the principle of equality for men and woment.
Internet and e-mail Policies
March 2011
A recent survey worldwide showed that only 20% of all employers have a social media use policy. In light of recent case law, employers should ensure that they develop a social media policy, clearly setting out what is and is not acceptable. Emma Richmond, associate in WhitneyMoore, sets out the details.
Meritas Employment Law News
March 2011
Ireland has been in the international headlines for all the wrong reasons in late 2010 ... so what is Ireland doing to get back on its feet and are there positive signs out there? John Lynch, partner in WhitneyMoore, reviews the signs in an article published in the Meritas Employment Law Newsletter.
WM Employment Newsletter
February 2011
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