Richard WILLIS

Dec 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Richard WILLIS |Keith Smith |Edel Curry |Emily Dornan

Section 66 of the Act inserts Section 793A into the Companies Act 2014 which creates a new category 2 criminal offence relating to obstructing or interfering with an officer of the CEA in the course of exercising a power conferred on them under the Companies Act 2014 or impeding an officer in the exercise of their power under the Companies Act 2014. The offence of obstruction would cover non-search warrant or non-production offences.

Aug 27, 2024 | lexology.com | Dáire McMullin |Amelia Walsh |Keith Smith |Eve Mulconry |Deirdre O'Mahony |Joanelle O'Cleirigh | +2 more

Ireland is on the verge of a significant overhaul in its defamation laws following the recent publication of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 (the “Bill”). As outlined in further detail in our in December 2023, the General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill was unveiled in March 2023 and, in September 2023, the Houses of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice (the “Committee”) produced a report on the General Scheme (the “Committee Report”).

Jul 26, 2024 | medium.com | Richard WILLIS

By Richard WillisIn the rapidly changing landscape of today's world, the best investment you can make is in yourself. Unlike material possessions or even financial investments, the returns on self-investment are boundless and long-lasting. By focusing on personal growth, education, and skill development, you set yourself up for a future where opportunities are not just encountered but created.