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It is advisable when entering into business with any other person, whether it be through the medium of a limited company or a partnership, to have an Agreement setting forth the duties and obligations expected of each of the Directors. This document will set forth the expectations which both parties have of each other whenRead more

The Boston Marathon. One of the most epic inspiring marathons in the world. I’ve never run it, although I’ve always wanted to. Since I metamorphosed from a large rugby front row forward who moved around the park like a rhinoceros at war, to an elephant rampaging in a straight line seeking water, I’ve wanted toRead more

Unfortunately, in the current economic climate, it is a very difficult time for all businesses and a proportion of those must inevitably make the difficult decision to cease trading.  When one is ceasing trading as a Limited Company, there are a number of important considerations to bear in mind. One of the main advantages ofRead more

You can do anything you want to do in life; you just can’t do everything.You and I have free will. We have virtually unlimited choices. But you don’t have unlimited time. So you can do anything, just not everything. You must choose. As you choose what to do, you also choose what not to do.Read more

Terms and Conditions are very important for all businesses, and particular care must be taken both when drafting them, using them, and having your staff comply with them. For example, the disclaimers of liability on the eBay site include a limitation for eBay not to have to pay any damages or losses for a rangeRead more

The Communications (Retention of Data) Act, 2011, came into force in January. The Act imposes an obligation on service providers to retain such data as specified in the Schedule for periods of two years and one year respectively. Data is defined in the Act as meaning traffic data or location data, and the related dataRead more

Under the Companies Acts, every Company registered is obliged to have a Company Secretary. One of the Directors may act as Company Secretary.  A Company can also act as a Company Secretary. No formal qualifications are required, although qualifications can be available.  There are Certificates and Diplomas available in Irish Company Secretarial Practice and anRead more

Under the Companies Acts, a Company is obliged to have two Directors.  While the Company is owned by the Shareholders, the Directors are appointed by the members to oversee the corporate governance.  Every Company is required to have a minimum of two, and certain types of companies are required to have more.  The term “Directors”Read more

any one who has been involved in any level of litigation will be familiar with the concepts of discovery, meaning the documents that need to be formally put before a Court as part of the evidence supporting the allegations made in the case.  eDiscovery refers to discovery in Civil Litigation which deals with the exchangeRead more

Choosing your company name Care needs to be taken when selecting your company name so that it is not rejeected or refused by the Companies Office. The Companies Office may refuse a name if it is identical or so similar to another name already appearing on the Register ot as would cause confusion, or ifRead more