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A recent Workplace Relations Commission decision highlights the risks of relying on AI-generated legal submissions in employment disputes, as an adjudicator dismissed a former Ryanair cabin crew member's claim after finding he failed to engage substantively with evidence. The case demonstrates how well-documented employer defenses can expose the limitations of AI-drafted claims that lack genuine engagement with contractual and evidential details.

The European Union has proposed a comprehensive recast of its Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC), aiming to consolidate nine existing directives into a single framework while addressing longstanding concerns about reporting burdens.

The EU e-Evidence Regulation has entered into force, establishing a new framework for cross-border requests for electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. Service providers operating in the EU now face strict compliance deadlines and significant penalties for non-compliance, while navigating complex rules about data production, preservation orders, and limited grounds for refusal. How will companies balance law enforcement cooperation with fundamental rights protections under this challenging new regime?