Inside Irish rugby’s rise — and its struggle to stay on top

The key takeaways of the 214 page judgment are that the pubs are due payouts for business interruption cover and that these will be assessed in light of normal trading conditions rather than the losses sustained in the earliest days of the pandemic.

Now FBD knows it's liable for business interruption cover, it can start the process of figuring out the bottom-line cost. Policy holders, reinsurance contracts and the courts will all have a say.

Experienced businessman Peter O’Donoghue steps down from Dublin confectionery maker to avoid a conflict of interest. It marks the latest twist in Broderick’s saga.

While some commercial property owners take beleaguered tenants to court, others agree to link rent and revenue. Could this become a standard clause in retail leases?

Sligo native Brónagh Crowley has worked in Dublin, Amsterdam, New York, and London during her sales career for companies like Web Summit and Adyen. She has now joined UK start-up Hopin, which earned unicorn status after growing to more than $1 billion in its first year.

Tomorrow, the Commercial Court will deliver a landmark decision on FBD Insurance's handling of business interruption claims during the pandemic. Legal Editor Francesca Comyn reports on how the recent FCA UK ruling may prove to be the ace up the publicans' sleeve.

As newspapers and record labels will tell you, navigating a shrinking media industry is not easy. Can Communicorp, which has a lot on its plate, maintain its position in Ireland’s media landscape?

A Cork businessman made a voluntary disclosure to the tax authority of €12,500. When Revenue demanded a further €520,000, he argued the first payment represented a final settlement and that the case could not be reopened. The dispute has created new case law.

Ronan Horgan wants to triple the size of Capitalflow, and export the business model of his non-bank lender into Europe. He talks about disrupting the banks, the nuances of business lending and the impact of Covid-19 on his loan book.

Delta Index alleges that Ayondo Markets, its former business partner, improperly muscled in on its relationships with its clients. In a judgement, the High Court ruled on aspects of the case.