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‘Price-fixing’ arrangement alleged between plant hire firms
Manager claims he was ordered to sign off on ‘inflated’ prices and demoted, Workplace Relations Commission hears. A plant hire manager has alleged he was ordered to sign off on “inflated” machinery hire prices as part of an alleged “price-fixing” arrangement – and suffered demotion for raising concerns about it with his bosses. Declan Culliton […]
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Court of Appeal: Ryanair loses appeal concerning dismissal of its proceedings against Italian competition authority
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Ryanair’s appeal of an order dismissing its proceedings against the Italian competition authority which arose out of an investigation of its offices in March 2024. Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal, Mr Justice Senan Allen determined that Ryanair’s claims were claims “in respect of the liability of the […]
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Michael Flatley prepared to pay off full €5.6m loan at centre of row over Cork mansion
Dispute remains over redemption figure, with Novellus claiming almost €1m more than Riverdance star says is due. Michael Flatley is prepared to redeem a €5.6 million loan at the centre of a dispute with a lender, the Commercial Court heard. The loan was made to Mr Flatley’s Blackbird Film Productions Ltd by Novellus Finance Ltd – which says […]
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A general introduction to Construction Disputes in Ireland
Construction disputes are a common challenge in the building and infrastructure sector, reflecting the intricacies of multi-stakeholder projects and the unpredictability of the working environment. In Ireland, the resolution of these disputes is underpinned by a combination of legal, procedural, and contractual frameworks designed to manage and mitigate conflicts. This article explores the nature of […]
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Travel giant says screen-scraping case should not have been heard in the United States
Booking.com is seeking to reverse a high-profile case involving screen-scraping of fares from Ryanair’s website, arguing the trial should not have been held in the US.
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Court grants judgement against former director of motor dealership
High Court grants €117,500 judgment against former director in favor of Renault dealer Setanta Vehicle Sales Limited. Summary judgment based on personal guarantee.
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Director held personally liable for data breach
Learn about a High Court case where a director was held personally liable for data breaches. Explore the facts, decision, and comments in this concise article.
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How much is a lawyer really worth?
With recent commentary from High Court judges past and present, the issue of legal costs in Ireland has arisen once again. Killian Flood writes on the issue of legal costs from a barrister’s perspective. Two weeks ago, Mr Justice Peter Kelly returned to the judge’s bench in Court 4 to deliver a keynote speech marking […]
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High Court: Foot Locker loses claim to reduce rent payments based on ‘partial frustration’ of Grafton Street lease
The High Court has dismissed a claim brought by Foot Locker Retail Ireland Limited for declarations that it was entitled to not pay rent to its landlord between March and June 2020 when its store was closed by law. The company argued that the lease was partially frustrated by the Covid-19 restrictions during the period.
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Ireland Launches Intellectual Property and Technology Court and Reforms IP Disputes Procedures
A new division of Ireland’s Commercial Court dedicated to intellectual property cases and disputes about complex technology has been established under the Rules of the Superior Courts
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How are Businesses’ Confidential Information and Trade Secrets Protected?
A thorny question which can arise on the termination of an individual’s employment and use of confidential information RE the former employer.
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Employment: Dismissal and Redundancy in Ireland
Discontinuing Employment
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