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Why is a Health and Safety Statement and Policy Required by a Business?

October 10, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

Implementing a health and safety statement and policy is essential for all businesses in order to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which mandates businesses to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of employees.

GDPR Considerations When Using Artificial Intelligence

October 1, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

Many businesses are using artificial intelligence (AI) in some form in order to create business efficiencies. Some businesses use generative AI for copywriting, software writing, or employ Chatbots. These programmes work by being ‘trained’ by the inputting of large amounts of data. Other AI in use includes tools to summarise data or to perform analysis. Some businesses use off-the shelf AI tools and others augment the tools with their own specific datasets.

GDPR: When Does a Business Need a Data Transfer Agreement?

September 12, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

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:

Does Your Business Need an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy or a Conflict of Interest Policy?

September 3, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

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.

Solicitors Growth Trailblazer Award Winners

August 29, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

John 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.

An Argument in favour of a Diversity and Inclusion Policy

August 23, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

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.

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act

August 4, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

The 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.

Winners at Irish Law Awards 2024

June 17, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

Fitzsimons 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.

Finalists in Irish Law Awards 2024

May 13, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

We are Script Advisors for Ros na Rún!

April 25, 2024 / Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty

Fitzsimons 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!