European Law

Includes developments in the area of European Union Law. The Competition Law section covers the area of Public Sector Competition and includes developments in the area of Mergers. The section on Jurisdictional and Enforcement of Judgement Rules reflects the introduction of Regulation 44/2001 on Jurisdictional and Enforcement of Judgements.

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This new edition of the "Law Society of Ireland Manual on European Law" has been comprehensively revised and updated to include all recent developments in the area of EU Law. It covers all important new cases and legislation. The Competition Law section has been expanded to cover the area of Public Sector Competition and to include ongoing developments in the area of Mergers. The section on Jurisdictional and Enforcement of Judgement Rules has been completely re-written to reflect the introduction of Regulation 44/2001 on Jurisdictional and Enforcement of Judgements, which came into effect on 1 March 2002. Other new initiatives in the area of Private Law are outlined. New material is introduced in the form of a new section on Litigation before the European Courts with specific reference to the Article 234 reference procedure. There is also a new section outlining in considerable detail other areas of commercial significance where the EU Law has made an impact. Published in conjunction with the Law Society of Ireland, the titles in this innovative series provide a unique guide to the law, practice, and procedure in Ireland.
Each title provides a clear overview of its subject, focusing on the practical issues that confront lawyers on an everyday basis. Written by acknowledged experts in their fields, the "Manuals" provide detailed analysis of recent cases and legislation, highlight key issues in practice, and set out specimen forms and precedents. The "Manuals" are essential reading for apprentices studying on the law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice Course. They will also be indispensable to any Irish practitioner requiring a practical, user-friendly and jargon-free treatment of key practical areas.