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May 14, 2012
The unsympathetic star panellist of Germany’s No.1 talent show, Dieter Bohlen, and Prince Ernst August of Hanover are taking action in the European Court of Human Rights (“ECtHR”) against the Federal Republic of Germany in defence of their personality rights.
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May 14, 2012
Myspace has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a deal which will require the company to carry out independent privacy audits for the next two decades.
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May 11, 2012
Apple and several major publishers have become the subject of antitrust investigations on both sides of the Atlantic for alleged anti-competitive practices, namely, the price fixing of e-books. The investigations were initiated by the Department of Justice (the “DoJ”) in the United States and the European Commission here in Europe.
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May 04, 2012
Social media and the law is still largely virgin territory in Ireland. Recently, legal action was taken by a young Irish student defamed by video footage on YouTube. The case provoked debate on the right to privacy, the right of the press to fairly and accurately report court proceedings and the right to an effective remedy to protect his anonymity. Before a fuller discussion of this case, it is necessary to refer to the existing libel and privacy laws in Ireland.
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May 04, 2012
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been subjected to further scrutiny. The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has stated that while international cooperation is desirable in respect of intellectual property rights, the provisions of ACTA, if not implemented properly, may adversely affect the fundamental rights of individuals.
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May 02, 2012
In March 2012, the Minister for Finance agreed to approve, in principle, the introduction of legislation for a new corporate structure tailored specifically to the Irish funds industry.
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May 02, 2012
The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a Consultation Paper (CP58) proposing that new rules concerning the handling of inside information be included in its Market Abuse Rules.
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May 01, 2012
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May 01, 2012
Insurance companies dealing with employers’ liability claims may not welcome with open arms a recent decision of the UK Supreme Court. The Court found that the insurer who covered the employer at the date the employee was exposed to asbestos was responsible and not the insurer covering the employer at the date when the employee actually developed the disease.
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May 01, 2012
Investors looking for a speedy transaction with a view to preserving the value of a company’s goodwill and other assets should consider using a “pre-packaged” sales structure.