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Cross-border Patent Litigation And The UPC’s Expanding Reach: Implications For Ireland
The Unified Patent Court's jurisdiction is extending beyond its contracting member states, creating new enforcement possibilities and risks for businesses across Europe. Recent landmark decisions are establishing when the UPC can hear cases involving non-member territories like Ireland and the UK, with significant implications for patent holders, defendants, and even EU authorized representatives who may find themselves unexpectedly drawn into pan-European patent disputes.
European Union IP
M
Matheson
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High Court Upholds Letters Rogatory Despite Non-disclosure At Ex Parte Stage
The Irish High Court has clarified the standards for material non-disclosure in ex parte Letters Rogatory applications, examining when procedural omissions warrant setting aside judicial assistance orders. This decision explores the balance between full disclosure obligations and the court's discretion to maintain orders where non-disclosure was inadvertent and no prejudice resulted.
Global Litigation
AC
Arthur Cox
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PWC: Adjustments To Contract Sum (Part 2)
This article examines the mandatory Clause 10.6 valuation hierarchy under the Public Works Contract, exploring how adjustments to contract sums are calculated through rate-based and cost-based methods. It analyzes the legal framework governing variations, from contractual valuation rules through to residual remedies of fair valuation and quantum meruit, with particular attention to preliminary overheads and the procedural discipline required of employers and Employer's Representatives.
Ireland Real Estate
WF
William Fry
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Employee’s Appeal Dismissed: Employer Not The Controller Of Non-Work-Related Data On Work Phone
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision finding that an employer was not responsible as a data controller for personal data stored on a work device. The case arose from a 2021 HSE cyberattack where an employee's personal accounts and cryptocurrency were compromised on his work phone. The ruling clarifies the scope of data protection complaints and the extent of regulatory investigation obligations.
Ireland Privacy
WF
William Fry
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Recent Developments In Mediation: A New Practice Direction And High Court Judgment On Court Ordered Mediation
Recent developments in Irish mediation law have brought significant changes through a new High Court Practice Direction and a landmark judgment on court-ordered mediation. These developments clarify compliance requirements under the Mediation Act 2017 and establish the courts' power to direct parties into mediation, even against their will in appropriate circumstances.
Ireland Litigation
DE
Dillon Eustace
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Legal News – May 26
This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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AG Opinion: Key Clarification On AA And AA Screening
The European Court of Justice's Advocate General has issued an opinion addressing whether valid conservation objectives for special protection areas are required before conducting appropriate assessments under the Habitats Directive. This interpretation could significantly impact development consent procedures across the EU, particularly for large-scale projects where site-specific conservation objectives have not yet been formally established.
Ireland Litigation
WF
William Fry
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Dublin Expected As The Venue For CAS Sports Arbitrations After UEFA Reform
UEFA's February 2026 amendment to its Statutes designates Dublin as a potential seat for Court of Arbitration for Sport proceedings, marking a significant shift from the exclusive Lausanne jurisdiction. This development, influenced by recent CJEU rulings on EU competition law and arbitration mechanisms, could position Dublin as a major center for international sports arbitration while ensuring EU law compliance through Irish High Court oversight.
Ireland Litigation
MF
McCann Fitzgerald
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