News - 2006
Six new partners announced (20th November 2006)
Leading business law firm, Mason Hayes+Curran, has announced the appointment of six partners, indicating its considerable growth in recent years. The promotions follow the firm's five-year expansion plan, which has seen staff grow to more than 200 employees and revenues reach €27 million.
European Commission consults on Distance Selling Directive (7th November 2006)
Directive 1997/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 1997 on the Protection of Consumers in respect of Distance Contracts (Distance Selling Directive) aims at ensuring that consumers, who buy goods or services via distance selling means (and, thus, without any face-to-face contact with the supplier), are in no worse a position than consumers purchasing with face-to-face contact.
Mason Hayes+Curran short listed for Golden Spider (6th November 2006)
www.mhc.ie has been nominated and subsequently short listed for Best Professional Services website by the prestigious Golden Spider awards. Known locally as the Oscars of the Irish internet world, Mason Hayes+Curran is privileged to be the only law firm nominated in this new category for 2006.
High Court upholds ComReg's decision to withdraw offer of 3G licence to Smart (1st November 2006)
The High Court yesterday, 31 October 2006, upheld the decision of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to withdraw its offer of a 3G licence to Smart Mobile Limited (Smart).
Competition Authority blocks acquisition by Kingspan of Xtratherm (26th October 2006)
The Competition Authority announced on 26 October 2006 that it has decided to block the proposed acquisition of Leanort Group (Xtratherm) by Kingspan Group plc (Kingpsan) on the grounds that such a transaction would substantially lessen competition in the manufacture and provision of insulation materials in the State.
Hollywood comes to Grand Canal Dock (20th October 2006)
Whilst many could view the legal world as a stuffy, old-fashioned industry, with plenty of men in pin stripe suits, Mason Hayes+Curran has been trying to change that recently.
Race and Equality in the Workplace - An Area of Increasing Interest for Employers (17th October 2006)
Mason Hayes+Curran host mock equality hearing in Dublin.
Minister for Finance Mr. Brian Cowen TD Opens South Bank House (17th October 2006)
The Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen, TD, today opened Mason Hayes+Curran's new headquarters on Barrow Street in Dublin 4. The firm's move to South Bank House, a nine-storey building with over 60,000 square feet comes following a five-year expansion plan, which has seen the firm's staff grow to over 200 and revenues increase to €27 million.
Data Protection Update: EU and US reach interim deal (16th October 2006)
With this summer's terrorism threats to UK airports, international attention has again focused on the tensions between individual freedoms and the need for effective anti-terrorism measures.
Website legal requirements it's time for an audit! (15th October 2006)
Nearly every business has a website, whether just for information purposes or for selling goods or services. Yet, how many businesses are aware of the legislation which applies to websites and e-commerce transactions? For example, is your website designed to comply with WEEE, e-commerce, equality and data protection legislation?
New Legal Advice Service launched for Exporters (21st September 2006)
The Irish Exporters Association in conjunction with business law firm, Mason Hayes+Curran, have today launched a new service aimed at assisting Irish companies involved in International trade. Known as the "First Query Legal Advice Service", this service will give exporters immediate access to expert legal advice on the real issues that are affecting the Irish exporting industry.
Data Protection Update: Covert disclosure of banking information to the US authorities (1st September 2006)
In July 2006 the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the recently publicised interception of bank transfer data from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) system by the US Secret Services.
TG4 to become an independent body (17th August 2006)
The Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources Noel Dempsey T.D., announced on 17 August 2006 that the Irish language television station TG, will become an independent station.
eircom Limited re-designated as telecoms USP (25th July 2006)
Have you ever wondered how it is that we all get a basic level of telephone service no matter where we live? Who provides us with free phone directories? Who provides public pay phones in remote locations?
Consultation process opens on draft Medical Practitioners Bill (18th July 2006)
The Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney T.D., has today published in draft form, the Medical Practitioners Bill. The publication of the Bill marks the opening of a process of public consultation relating to the terms of the Bill.
Entrepreneurial Stories from the Wild, Wild West (7th July 2006)
As part of the Mason Hayes+Curran series of talks, Dan O'Neill of Arizona State University (ASU) will give a talk at DCU's Ryan Academy on Tuesday 11 July 2006 at 6.30pm.
European Commission consultation process on WEEE Directive now open (28th June 2006)
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) was introduced by the European Commission in order to regulate the management of what is becoming an increasingly voluminous source of waste in Europe.
Public Affairs practice launched (23rd June 2006)
Leading business law firm Mason Hayes+Curran has announced the establishment of a new practice area to offer public affairs support to existing and potential clients.
Artists Royalties Update (22nd June 2006)
New Regulations transposing into Irish law EU Directive 2001/84/EC on the resale rights of authors of original works of art, were announced by Mr Michael Ahern T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment on 19 June 2006.
The Mouse that Roared! (20th June 2006)
Innovation, Intrapreneurship and Acquisitions at Charles River Laboratories.
Views invited on inaccessible legislation (30th May 2006)
The Taoiseach has announced a new initiative which is aimed at making legislation more accessible for everyone.
"How can entrepreneurs survive overseas markets?" (8th May 2006)
A masterclass by marketing expert and Harvard professor, Joe Lassiter.
Minister announces further extension of ComReg's powers (27th April 2006)
At the Inaugural National Telecoms Summit 2006 on 27 April 2006, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources announced a proposal to give ComReg concurrent competition law powers similar to the UK model.
Mason Hayes+Curran move to South Bank House (18th April 2006)
Mason Hayes+Curran today (18 April, 2006) move into South Bank House, a purpose built nine-storey building on Barrow Street in the up and coming Dublin Docklands area.
Leading US Expert to address Irish Business Community (31st March 2006)
DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship welcomes Harvard Professor Dr. Thomas Esselman to Ireland
Whistleblower Schemes and Sarbannes-Oxley (13th March 2006)
The Irish referee sets out the ground rules for compliance.
On course for completion of South Bank House headquarters (21st February 2006)
Treasury Holdings, Ireland’s largest and most successful property Development Company, today announced it is on schedule to complete another office development located in the Grand Canal Docks for leading law firm, Mason Hayes+Curran.
Mason Hayes+Curran partners with MBA Association of Ireland to offer new service for entrepreneurs (17th February 2006)
Leading business law firm Mason Hayes+Curran has partnered with the MBA Association of Ireland (MBAAI) to offer a new range of services to emerging entrepreneurs.
Bosses who are not entrepreneurial are just "Bookkeepers", says top US Professor (15th February 2006)
Ireland’s future on the global economic stage is largely dependant on the country’s ability to foster entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour, according to leading US business expert, Professor Liam Fahey.
Draft Electronic Communications Bill (29th January 2006)
The consultation process on the draft Electronic Communications Bill has now closed.
Views invited on draft Electronic Communications Bill (24th January 2006)
The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has embarked on a process of consultation regarding the draft Electronic Communications (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.
Irish lawyer named in European Top 100 (9th January 2006)
Declan Moylan, Managing Partner of Mason Hayes+Curran has been named as one of the leading 100 lawyers in Europe by U.K. based publication "The Lawyer".
