Ireland’s decision to join the EU was a popular one. Following a popular referendum in 1972, we became an official member of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973, and did so alongside our neighbours, the UK – who have…
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Our firm is known for many things; a paperless environment, a great work-life balance, and a canal-side building being a few. What we are most well-known for, though, is our dog-friendly office! We know how important our furry friends are…
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Here at Ogier Leman, we love to read. For many of our employees, there is nothing more satisfying than settling into a great tome of a book after a long week. It keeps us sharp and focused in our day-to-day…
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Where did our beloved Law Library first come from? Well, to bring it right back to the beginning, legend has it that the Library actually evolved from a bookseller who set up on the quays outside the Four Courts and…
Read more »We welcome 2022 with the Hilary legal term, from January to March. The history of Hilary This particular period in our legal calendar is so named because the feast day of St Hilary of Poitiers, 14 January, falls during this…
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As a company whose office is a stone’s throw from Dublin’s iconic Aviva stadium, Ogier Leman like rugby – a lot. From trainee to partner, many Leman employees love to spend a weekend cheering on their beloved teams (we are…
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Next month, about 400 trainee solicitors in Ireland will become fully qualified. Finally at the finish line of the qualifying marathon – a journey not without its ups and downs! – relief and triumph are generally the first emotions to…
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100 years ago in Ireland, for the first time ever, women were called to the Bar… In November 1921 Averil Deverell and Frances Kyle were the first women to ever be called to the Irish Bar. This momentous event for…
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Time for a Brexit Check-Up – Where Are We Now? by Simon Deane-Johns, Senior Consultant at Ogier Leman The current UK government won a large electoral majority in December 2019 on the back of an ‘oven ready’ set of…
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At the start of December – just over one month’s time! – about 400 trainee solicitors in Ireland will become fully qualified. Finally at the finish line of the qualifying marathon – a journey not without its ups and downs!…
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October 2021 marks 100 years since the historical Anglo-Irish Conference. It could be said that the Irish Free State as it was then known, and which would become Ireland in 1937, was the product of negotiations conducted as part of…
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Lawyer Cat Firstly, I would like to make the point that I’m not as sad a person as the rest of this post is going to strongly indicate. I do get out a good bit. I’m married (she’s hot…
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Working from home has its benefits, but so does the office – it’s where I met my wife by Michael Healy, Director, Savills Ireland The recent decision by Twitter to allow employees – whose jobs permit it –…
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After a challenging week for many businesses across Ireland we hope our clients, friends and suppliers are keeping well, staying positive and finding new ways to connect and work through technology and regular contact. We wanted to share some articles…
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Administration, Examinership and the Coronavirus Earlier this week, Laura Ashley became the first headline casualty of the Covid 19 / Coronavirus pandemic. The way this has been reported may cause you some confusion if you are a business owner. Both…
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In the recent Labour Court decision of Permanent TSB v Christopher Callan, it was found that the dismissal of a senior employee (“Mr. Callan”) who worked in a control function, by Permanent TSB (“PTSB”) was fair as it was within…
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Every day, Leman Solicitor’s Intellectual Property solicitor Brian Conroy takes a look at the latest Intellectual Property (IP), Trademark, Copyright, Design rights and Brand Protection stories from around the web. Here’s your Interesting Intellectual Property Stories for 6 January, 2020…
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An award of €150 by an Adjudication Officer (the “AO”) in the Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) has been increased by the Labour Court to €15,000 (100 times higher than the original award) for non-compliance with rest breaks. The decision…
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The Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2019 (the “Act”) came into operation on 19 July 2019 and introduced a number of changes in relation to parental leave. At present, each parent is entitled to 18 weeks of (unpaid) parental leave. Under…
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The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 (the Bill) was recently debated before the Select Committee on Justice and Equality. The following points were discussed as being areas that require further consideration before the terms of the Bill can be…
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Google Clockwork When it comes to unearthing and assessing Google trademarks and what they might mean or suggest, I have some form (see here, here and here). Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on whom you ask), I’m exceedingly busy in real…
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The Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection Pat Breen TD, is in full support of new minimum pay rates being introduced in the construction and electrical contracting sectors. This comes on foot of recommendations…
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The Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) has recently published its 2018 Annual Report, which highlights a significant increase in activity compared to previous years. Some key highlights are set out below. Pre-Adjudication Mediations In 2018, the WRC witnessed a significant…
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Background The decision of the High Court in the case of Lyons v Longford Westmeath Education and Training Board[1] (“Lyons”) rocked the boat in the Employment world back in 2017, where Mr. Justice Eager seemed to suggest that once an…
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Psalm West Trademarks If you measure love in trademarks applied for(not recommended) then it appears that Kim and Kayne West have a clear favourite, and it’s the latest addition, Psalm West: A week after announcing the arrival of the latest…
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This time last year, GDPR was at the forefront of employers’ minds. One year on, it’s GPG – the gender pay gap. So, what is the gender pay gap? The gender pay gap refers to the difference between what is…
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Heinz or Hellmann’s, You Decide Heinz or Hellmann’s which is creamier? It’s the legal question that has puzzled lawyers (well, at least one, me) for the last…..2 hours. I know what you’re thinking, “the whole ad is only six words…
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On 20 March 2019, the Supreme Court held that Mr. Tomasz Zalewski has the requisite locus standi to pursue his constitutional challenge in relation to certain provisions of the Workplace Relations Act 2015 and the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977, as…
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Every day, Leman Solicitor’s Intellectual Property solicitor Brian Conroy takes a look at the latest Intellectual Property, Trademark, Copyright, Design rights and Brand Protection stories from around the web. Here’s your Interesting IP for 9 April. 2019 Ariana Grande ‘making…
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Every day, Leman Solicitor’s Intellectual Property solicitor Brian Conroy takes a look at the latest Intellectual Property, Trademark, Copyright, Design rights and Brand Protection stories from around the web. Here’s your Interesting IP for 19 March, 2019 The influencer Chiara…
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