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April 02, 2013
Welcome to the April issue of Legal News. Please click on the title above to view this month's content list.
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April 02, 2013
European Commission fines Microsoft €561million for breach of commitments to give internet browser choice.
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April 02, 2013
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March 04, 2013
Welcome to the March issue of Legal News. To read our articles, please click on the title above.
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March 04, 2013
In-house lawyers are employed to give legal advice to their employers. But does giving legal advice extend to the possibility of representing the employer in court if required? The answer is no – at least to the extent that the employer is litigating before the Luxembourg-based European courts.
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March 01, 2012
The following are key Public Procurement documents.
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January 27, 2012
The European Commission has published proposals to reform and modernise public tendering in the European Union.
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January 25, 2012
New thresholds for the application of the EU public procurement rules came into force on 1 January 2012.
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January 05, 2012
Bidding for public contracts is the lifeblood of many businesses. While such contracts may not carry the promise of high margins, they are increasingly seen as a safer bet in the current economic climate. Now, more than ever, the consequences of failing to have a contract renewed (or of being unsuccessful in a bid for a new contract) can be disastrous for the financial health of a business.
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October 14, 2011
Winning public contracts is the lifeblood of many companies, from large multi-nationals to SMEs. Public contracts also represent a significant part of the domestic economy. In 2010, Irish public bodies spent around €15 billion on goods, works and services. Recognising the importance of this sector, the EU and the Department of Finance have adopted laws and guidelines governing the award of contracts by Government departments, local authorities, other public bodies and utility companies. These provisions, referred to as public procurement rules, aim to achieve value for public money while allowing businesses to compete on a level playing-field for public contracts.