Irish Journal of European Law – Publication of Volume 22

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The ISEL is delighted to announce that Volume 22 of the Irish Journal of European Law (2019-20) has now been published and is available to members here.

This edition features valued contributions from Judge Síofra O’Leary of the ECtHR, Prof. Suzanne Kingston, Prof. Liz Heffernan, Dr. Noreen O’Meara, Darach Connolly, Senior Associate, DLA Piper and Dr. Vincent Power, Partner at A&L Goodbody. 

Special thanks are due to joint editors Maureen O’Neill (Vice President and former Chair of the ISEL) and Dr. Mary Catherine Lucey of University College Dublin for their work in putting together this volume.

International Women’s Day: Women in Europe

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THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Chair & Speakers:

Simone George, human rights lawyer and activist

Prof. Imelda Maher, Dean and Inagural Sutherland Full Professor of European Law, UCD

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Description and Information:

The ISEL is delighted to invite you to join us for our International Women’s Day 2020, on Wednesday 11 March. This event is dedicated to discussing the role of influential women in Ireland and Europe.  We are honoured to host two highly regarded speakers, Simone George and Prof. Imelda Maher.

Lessons Learned from the Word Perfect Litigation

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Chair & Speakers:
The Hon. Mr Justice Seamus Noonan, Judge of the Court of Appeal (Chair),

Clare Cashin, Partner, Philip Lee

David Browne BL, Law Library and co-author of Procurement Law in Ireland

Paul Brady BL, Law Library

 

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Description and Information:

This event examines in depth the various aspects of the Word Perfect litigation.

The speakers will discuss the topics of automatic suspension and damages, the duty to give reasons and record keeping and discovery.

 

 

Joint EUBA and ISEL Event: “Litigation Funding and Class Actions – An International Perspective’”

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Chair & Speakers:
The Hon. Mr Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice (Chair),

Meghan Summers, Partner, Kirby McInerney, New York

Susan Dunne, Co-Founder, Harbour Litigation Funding, London

Dr Alex Petrasincu, Partner, Hausfeld, Berlin and Düsseldorf

 

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Description and Information:

This event will serve as the formal launch of a joint report prepared by the EUBA and the ISEL in relation to litigation funding and class actions. International speakers will discuss systems which operate in their jurisdictions in relation to litigation funding and class actions.

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Joint report by the Irish Society for European Law and the EU Bar Association on litigation funding and class actions in Ireland

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Report on Litigation Funding and Class actions Launched

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A joint report by the ISEL and litigation funding and class actions, prepared by the Irish Society for European Law (ISEL) and EU Bar Association Ireland was formally launched by Chief Justice Frank Clarke at an event in the Law Library of Ireland to mark the occasion.

The report assesses whether litigation in Ireland is being stifled through a lack of third-party litigation funding and class actions in this jurisdiction.  It as presented to Mr Justice Clarke by Aoife Beirne BL, Chair of the ISEL, at the event and is available to download here.

Latest Trends in Competition and Regulation in the Online World

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Chair & Speakers:
Ms Úna Butler, Director of Legal Services, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Chair),

Mr Brian Kennelly, QC (Speaker)

Mr Paul Gallagher, SC (Speaker)

Venue: William Fry Solicitors, 2 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2,

Registration Fee:
Non-members: €30.00
Members: €0.00

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Description and Information:

The event is open to all and is free of charge to ISEL members. There is a €30 charge for non-members, payable on arrival or on registration via our website. To register, please visit www.isel.ie and complete the registration form. Members should tick “pay at door” option and their membership will be verified at the door to allow free admission. There will be a dinner for the speakers after the event which ISEL members are welcome to attend. To register for the dinner, please e-mail admin@isel.ie.

Annual Review of Important Competition Law Cases and Developments

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Chair & Speakers:
D‌r Mary Catherine Lucey, University College Dublin (Chair),

Professor Richard Whish, Honorary Queen’s Counsel

Mr Ronan Dunne, Senior Associate, McCann FitzGerald

Venue: Matheson, 70 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2,

Registration Fee:
Non-members: €30.00
Members: €0.00

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The Apple State Aid Decision: Legal and Economic Analysis

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Chair & Speakers:
The Hon. Ms. Justice Marie Baker (Chair),

  • Kelyn Bacon QC, Brick Court Chambers, London
  • Nicole Robbins, Economist, Oxera, London
  • Philip Andrews, McCann FitzGerald

Venue: Arthur Cox, Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Registration Fee:
Non-members: €30.00
Members: €0.00

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Fining Powers, Conflicts and Regulatory Law Issues

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Chair & Speakers:
Professor Colin Scott, Principal of the College of Social Sciences and Law and Professor of EU Regulation & Governance, University College Dublin (Chair),

Mr Fergal O’Regan, Head of Unit, Office of the European Ombudsman

Ms Isolde Goggin, Chairperson, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Ms Seana Cunningham, Head of the Enforcement Advisory Division, Central Bank of Ireland

Registration Fee:
Non-members: €30.00
Members: €0.00

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Description and Information:

The event is open to all and is free of charge to ISEL members. There is a €30 charge for non-members, payable on arrival or on registration via our website. To register, please visit www.isel.ie and complete the registration form. Members should tick “pay at door” option and their membership will be verified at the door to allow free admission. There will be a dinner for the speakers after the event which ISEL members are welcome to attend. To register for the dinner, please e-mail admin@isel.ie.

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Updates in IP Litigation

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Chair & Speakers:
The Hon Mr Justice Peter Charleton (Chair),

Jonathan Newman SC, Law Library

Michael Tappin QC, 8 New Square Chambers, London

John Whelan, Partner, A&L Goodbody Solicitors

Venue: Philip Lee Solicitors, 7/8 Wilton Terrace, Dublin 2,

Registration Fee:
Non-members: €20.00
Members: €0.00

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