GDPR puts a variety of obligations on businesses. Due to the far-reaching penalties arising under data protection law, it is important for business-owners to recognise where a need for action is triggered. One area that causes confusion or may be overlooked is the requirement for a data transfer agreement (DTA). A business may need a DTA in the following situations:
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An Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy or a Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy is not a legal requirement for most organisations. However, it is a crucial document for various reasons. A stated policy ensures compliance with legislation and international regulations and can help avoid legal consequences and penalties.
Continue readingJohn and Lisa were delighted to welcome Laurencia and Paddy from LEAP today, who visited to award Fitzsimons Redmond LLP with our plaque and trophy for winning the Solicitors Growth Trailblazer Award, sponsored by LEAP.
A Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Policy is not a required governance document under current Irish law, however, there are several reasons why a business might consider creating and utilising a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Policy.
Continue readingThe EU Artificial Intelligence Act came into force this week without much fuss. It creates obligations on all organisations that use or create artificial intelligence such as predictive analytics, virtual assistants, chatbots, HR tools, fraud detection tools, medical diagnostic tools, financial credit scoring, online retail recommendation engines, and targeted advertising.
Continue readingFitzsimons Redmond LLP is delighted to have been named as Diversity and Inclusion Law Firm of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2024. John and Caroline attended the ceremony at the Convention Centre to receive our beautiful trophy.
Continue readingAll at Fitzsimons Redmond LLP are delighted to welcome Áine Harkin to our team. Áine joins us as a trainee solicitor. She has a first class LLB and a first class LLM in Global Legal Studies from Maynooth University. She has previously worked in law firms with experience in conveyancing and probate. She has an interest in employment law and in dispute resolution.
Continue readingFitzsimons Redmond LLP were very excited to be contacted by a script researcher for TG4’s Ros na Rún, and asked to provide legal advices on a storyline. Ros na Rún is a long-running Irish language soap-opera, and was a part of the backdrop to many Irish childhoods! It is a real privilege for us to play a small part in the production of of this national cultural icon!
Continue readingWe are absolutely over the moon to announce that Fitzsimons Redmond LLP won the Trailblazer Award at the Solicitors Growth Awards on Friday evening. We would like to thank the Solicitors Growth Network, LEAP and the judges!