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NEWS & PUBLICATIONS ARCHIVE

A Cautionary Tale
The last Will and Testament of the poet, author, priest and philosopher Dr. John O’Donohue was held to be void for uncertainty by Mr. Justice Paul Gilligan in December 2011.
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Background Checks don’t always check out
In the battle against exaggerated and fraudulent claims, private investigators are commonly instructed to carry out background checks and surveillance to assist insurance companies manage and defend claims.
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The Arbitration process and the Arbitration Act 2010
Arbitration is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR); it is a consensual process whereby the parties agree to refer their dispute(s) to an Arbitrator rather than seeking to resolve their dispute through the courts.
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New Single Complaint Form and www.workplacerelations.ie
The Department and Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation under Minister Richard Bruton are currently undertaking the long over-due project of reform and consolidation of employment rights and industrial relations bodies into one centralised body.
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The Personal Insolvency Bill
The unexpected inclusion for the provision of secured debt in the Government’s new draft Personal Insolvency Bill (PIB) will come as a huge relief to homeowners in mortgage arrears.
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Christmas 2011
St. Agatha's Food Centre in Portland Row is a charity that supports the homeless and disadvantaged people by providing them with hot meals.
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Access to Environmental Information from NAMA
A landmark decision delivered on 13 September 2011 by the Commissioner for Environmental Information (‘the Commissioner’) has held that the National Asset Management Agency (‘NAMA’) is a Public Authority within the meaning of the European Community (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007 (‘the Regulations’) for the purpose of releasing information under the Regulations.
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Data Protection Update - New Law on Website Cookies
Cookies are small text files generated by websites or web hosting sites and stored on the user’s computer or other device.
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First In Ireland
O’Rourke Reid Law Firm is pleased to announce that it is the first multi-disciplinary practice in Ireland to gain the Lexcel International Law Management Accreditation.
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British Irish Chamber of Commerce
John Reid, Managing Partner of O’Rourke Reid Law Firm recently attended the launch of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce (BICC) in Dublin.
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European Insurance Forum 2011
John Reid, Managing Partner, recently attended the European Insurance Forum 2011 held in Dublin.
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Local Insurance Industry Seminar
O’Rourke Reid Law Firm hosted a seminar for the local insurance industry at their offices at 17-19 York Place, Leeds on 19 May.
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Data Protection Guidelines for Charity and Voluntary Sector
Following its audit of a number of charitable organisations, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has published guidelines to assist charities’ compliance with their obligations under the Data Protection Acts 1988 & 2003 (‘the Acts’).
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The Multi Unit Developments Act and CRO Forms
Since 1st April 2011, the Multi Unit Developments Act 2011 (‘the Act’) has been in full force.
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Floating Charges and Priorities
On 25 March 2011 the High Court made its first written judgment on the construction of the Section 285(7) of the Companies Act 1963 and the priority of debts in a winding up.
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Building Blocks
O’Rourke Reid Law Firm appreciate the difficulties facing aspiring entrepreneurs. Our experience has shown that start-up enterprises need quality legal advice at a cost that represents value for money.
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New Arbitration Act 2010
The new Arbitration Act came into force on 8 June 2010 and applies to all arbitrations commenced after that date.
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Forum With The ADBN Women's Branch
On Wednesday 24th November, O'Rourke Reid Law Firm and the Asian Business Development Network (ADBN) Women's branch welcomed women from across the Yorkshire region to O'Rourke Reid's offices in Leeds to join a discussion forum dealing with various aspects of Asian women in business.
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The Rent Review Arbitration Code 2010
With the global recession at its height and domestic spending at an all time low, many of the country’s retailers have suffered hugely difficult trading positions over the past two years.
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Judgment limits scope for claims
In the recent High Court decision of Carey and Others v Minister for Finance, Ms. Justice Irvine held that the likelihood of suffering an infection from blood borne diseases following an assault was as remote as the risk of ‘being struck by an Asteroid
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Construction Contracts Bill 2010
In May 2010, Independent Senator Fergal Quinn introduced the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 to Seanad Eireann as a Private Members Bill
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Corporate Recovery - Sunday Business Post 26 September 2010
Recessions come and go, but even the prospect of eventual recovery cannot offer solace to companies facing insolvency. – Sunday Business Post 26 September 2010
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Commercial Property Forum
O'Rourke Reid Law Firm hosted a Commercial Property Forum on Thursday 3rd June 2010 at its office at 17-19 York Place, Leeds. O'Rourke Reid were honoured to have guest speaker, Peter Bill, who kindly travelled up from London to share his wealth of knowledge and experience of the Commercial Property world.
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Data Protection Update (June 2010) – Mandatory Reporting of Data Breaches
by Robert Haniver
Irish data controllers are not specifically compelled by law to report the loss or improper disclosure of personal information of the public to either the Data Protection Commissioner ('the Commissioner') or the affected data subject(s).
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Europe Watch
by Helen H. Whelan
A short round-up of EU News
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Data Transfers
by Robert Haniver
Irish Data Controllers (‘Controllers’) transferring personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) must establish whether the ‘third country’ destination has adequate safeguards to protect the privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual to whom the personal data relates (the 'data subject').
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Pensions Insolvency Payment Scheme 2010
by Robert Haniver
Many defined benefit pension schemes in Ireland are experiencing serious funding difficulties have insufficient resources to meet their liabilities and are unable to provide for their members.
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Sweeping Investigations of European Consumer Websites
by Robert Haniver
Many Irish consumers turn to the Internet when looking for the best deals for goods and services.
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Quality Street
by Noelle McDonald
What are the benefits of having a risk management strategy? – Law Society Gazette January/February 2010
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Ban on Upward Only Rent Reviews
by Bernie Coleman
The Minister for Justice signed Section 132 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act into law on 1st December 2009
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The Law in relation to Display Screen Equipment (VDUs)
The main legislation providing for the health and safety of people in the workplace is the Safety, Health and Work Act 2005 (‘The Act’).
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Multi Units Developments Bill 2009
by Angela McHugh, Solicitor, Commercial Property
At present the Houses of the Oireachtas are debating the Multi Unit Developments Bill.
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Rent Review Clauses
The Government has recently taken steps to introduce legislation banning the practice of upward only rent review clauses.
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Recession: Risk or Opportunity
A few years ago, it was difficult to get a crowd in for a breakfast meeting - Business Plus June 2009
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Co-operation Ireland
On 9th June 2005, a Gala Reception and Dinner was held at Crosby Hall, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London.
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A Time to Share?
by Aoife Quinn, Corporate Law
Directive No. 2008/122/EC relates to the “protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timesharing, long-term holiday products, as well as the resale and exchange of contracts” and entered into force on 23 February 2009 (“the Directive”)
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New Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009 Published
by Erika O'Leary , Corporate Law
The Government has proposed important changes to the Companies Acts with the publication of this new Bill
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Do pension fund trustees hold money or the future in trust?
by Erika O’Leary, Corporate Law
Socially Responsible Investment, has for the past decade, been gaining a steady foothold both within domestic corporations and global corporations.
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Oversight committee puts bank pay and bonuses in the spotlight
by Olivia Treston, Solicitor, Banking
"With the recent announcement that Bank of Ireland have appointed from within the organisation an internal candidate as Chief Executive, Mr. Richie Boucher,"
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Health Check Your Company
by Helen H. Whelan, Senior Associate/Dept. Head, Corporate Law
If you neglect your company’s legal obligations, it can have serious consequences for your company, your directors and other senior managers.
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Is this the End? Tenants’ Automatic Renewal Rights
by Bernie Coleman, Senior Associate/Dept Head, Commercial Property
A very significant change to Landlord and Tenant legislation was enacted on 20th July 2008.
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Think Small First – the European Private Company’ by Helen H. Whelan
Around 99% of businesses in the European Union are small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and they account for 70% of employment in Europe.
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Credit Management
There has always been an element of bad debt in the Irish economy, even when times were good and business was booming. – Sunday Business Post of 26 October 2008.
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Corporate Governance
Proper Corporate Governance is important in times of prosperity, but bad governance is more visible in times of difficulty, writes Dave Boland – Sunday Business Post of 22 June 2008.
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ACQ - Ireland Review
The Irish market is busy with a strong deal pipeline, bolstered by foreign investment and a stable economic environment. ACQ’s Phil Grainger speaks to the Irish experts for their view on the market, and what they expect for the rest of the year.
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Yorkshire Post
O’Rourke Reid are pleased to announce the opening of our newly completed offices at 17-19 York Place, Leeds. These new offices measuring 25,000 sq ft will offer enhanced client facilities with state-of-the-art meeting rooms and conferencing facilities which will augment the high level of customer service that they continue to provide to clients in the U.K. and Ireland.
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Employment Law
In the same way that compliance with company law should have a positive effect on a business, compliance with employment law can also be advantageous for employers and employees. – Sunday Business Post of 6 April 2008.
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Business Plus Law Survey 08
Based in Dublin, O’Rourke Reid also has a substantial practice in Leeds and Belfast.
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A prime time for MBOs
A management buyout offers a number of key advantages to all parties to the deal, writes Dave Boland - Sunday Business Post of 24 February 2008...
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Business Plus Law Survey 07
O’Rourke Reid is unusual for a Dublin law firm insofar as much of its growth comes from the UK. A new 25,000 sq ft flagship UK headquarters...
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Bruton Knowles/O’Rourke Reid Commercial Property Seminar Northallerton, October 2007
O’Rourke Reid Law Firm Leeds and property consultants Bruton Knowles hosted a Commercial Property Seminar on Thursday 11th October 2007 in Northallerton. Property professionals from both firms...
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€497m fine given to Microsoft by the European Commission, September 2007 – Helen H Whelan as published in the Sunday Business Post, 16th September 2007
Tomorrow, the biggest software company in the world finds out whether it has won its appeal against the regulator of the biggest market in the world. The European Court of First Instance ...
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Outlook on the Irish Market for Deals, Corporate Law, ACQ, June 2007 – Helen H Whelan
Ireland's economic success over the past decade has largely been driven by the performance of the internationally-traded goods and services sectors, and in particular by the growth of FDI. Recent ...
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Buying a Home, Your First Home, Irish Independent June 2006 – Bernadette Young
Buying a home is an exciting step, especially your first home. The first step in tackling the legal process is to engage the services of a solicitor who will explain the transaction ...
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