Ms Justice Laffoy rules against Fyffes in insider dealing case (12/21/2005)
On Wednesday 21 December, Ms Justice Laffoy issued her long-awaited judgment in Fyffes' multi-million euro insider dealing action against Jim Flavin and his company Development Capital Corporation plc (DCC) and two of its subsidiaries.

Is a "Corporate Killing" Offence on the cards? (12/15/2005)
The Law Reform Commission recently published its report, recommending the creation of a new, more easily prosecuted offence of corporate killing

Directors - Compliance Statements - The New Regime (12/14/2005)
The Government has recently announced changes to the proposed regime of confirmation by directors of compliance by a company with its obligations.

Company/Insolvency - restriction of directors (12/01/2005)
In the Matter of Swanpool Ltd (in Voluntary Liquidation) and Travelodge Ltd (in Voluntary Liquidation) and in the Matter of Section 150 of the Companies Act 1990; McLaughlin v Lannen and Lannen

CRO Update - New CRO fees announced (12/01/2005)
The CRO has released its updated schedule of fees, which is effective from 1 December 2005

Company Case Law - disqualification of director - National Irish Bank Limited (12/01/2005)
This case, reported on widely in the media, concerns the first disqualification of a member of management at National Irish Bank, resulting from a lengthy investigation into the affairs of the bank, especially in relation to assistance in customers? tax evasion

News - Amendments to Takeover Rules published by the Takeover Panel (12/01/2005)
Earlier in November 2005, the Takeover Panel announced the release of amended Takeover Rules, which took effect on 7 November 2005. These Rules amend Rules 2.2 and 3.3 of Part A of the existing takeover rules and also set out how the takeover rules are to be applied to takeovers of relevant companies effected by takeover schemes.

CRO Reminder - Filing business names on-line (12/01/2005)
In this issue of the CRO?s most recent newsletter, they remind us that submitting applications for registration of a business name online is cheap, secure and quick

The Innovator (11/10/2005)
The last year has been another busy one for the funds industry in Ireland. According to the latest edition of Fitzrovia International's Dublin Fund Encyclopaedia, combined assets for domiciled and non-domiciled funds currently exceed $700bn (€393bn), an increase of approximately 21% in the last 12 months

How to structure your sports club/organisation (11/03/2005)
A common question for clubs, events, and governing bodies at all levels of sport is what is the best legal structure to use - club or company?

 

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