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Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025
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Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025
Engineering
•9 min read
Borders, Bridges, and Broadband: The All-Island Engineering Economy Shaping Ireland in 2026
For decades, the narrative surrounding Ireland's economic evolution has been heavily skewed towards favorable tax policies and the influx of multinational tech giants. However, the reality of what actually keeps the lights on, the water flowing, and the economy booming is far more tangible. According to the landmark Engineering Economy & Place Ireland 2026 report—a historic ...
Haven Ellis•Mar 26, 2026
Engineering
•9 min read
A Third of the Workforce: How High-Value R&D is Redefining Ireland's Engineering Economy in 2026
For decades, the narrative surrounding Ireland's economic miracle has been dominated by big tech data centres and pharmaceutical exports. Yet, beneath the surface of these headline-grabbing industries, a profound structural transformation has occurred. According to the newly released Engineering Economy & Place Ireland 2026 report, the engineering sector has quietly become ...
Haven Ellis•Mar 18, 2026
Engineering
•10 min read
Beyond the Capital: How Limerick is Redrawing Ireland's Engineering Map
For years, discussions surrounding Ireland's industrial and technological supremacy have been heavily weighted toward the capital. However, a seismic shift is underway across the regions. A newly published report, The Engineering Economy and Place – Ireland , has officially designated Limerick City as an "Engineering Powerhouse," revealing a staggering 44% increase in ...
Haven Ellis•Mar 10, 2026
Engineering
•10 min read
From Cavan to the Cloud: Kingspan Leads Green Charge as Irish Engineering Sector Diversifies
In the landscape of Irish engineering, few metrics carry as much weight as carbon reduction in the built environment. As the sector grapples with stringent EU regulations and a profound shift in corporate responsibility, the latest figures from Cavan-headquartered giant Kingspan serve as both a benchmark and a bellwether. The global building materials leader has announced a ...
Haven Ellis•Mar 2, 2026
Engineering
•6 min read
Construction Products Reform 2026: Critical Implications for Irish Supply Chains
The Regulatory Landscape is Shifting—Again
For Irish engineering professionals, the post-Brexit regulatory dust has never quite settled. Just as supply chains appeared to be stabilizing, the UK government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has signaled the next phase of divergence. On 25 February 2026 , the Construction Products Reform White Paper ...
LearnFormula Editorial•Feb 27, 2026
Law
•3 min read
What is legal sovereignty and why is it important in international law?
Legal sovereignty is a political concept that gives States the power to govern themselves and the people within a state. It is the ultimate source of legal power and autonomy. In a monarchy, a king or queen has sovereign power. It is sovereignty that allows a State to create laws, like a constitution, and create/protect its border from other sovereign States. That is, one ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025Law
•3 min read
How does a Canadian court decide which legal system applies to an international contract?
If the proper law of the contract has not been identified in the contract through a governing law clause, and it cannot be inferred from the express or implied intentions of the parties, the court will apply its jurisdiction’s conflict of laws rules to determine which legal system applies to the contract. Where that analysis dictates that another jurisdiction’s legal system ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025Law
•4 min read
What does a governing law clause contain?
There are many ways to draft a governing law clause. For our purposes, and to keep things manageable, we will focus on three types of governing law clauses, which will be referred to as: 1) simplified, 2) excluding, and 3) combined clauses.
A simplified governing law clause names a governing law jurisdiction, such as Ontario or New York state. It is “simple” in that it is ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025Law
•4 min read
What is the CISG and how does it apply to international contracts?
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (“CISG”) is a treaty that is binding on all States that sign it. That is, it becomes law in that State. It is an example of a uniform law.
The CISG was created by The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in 1980. Under its terms, any party in a Contracting State ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025Law
•3 min read
Can ISO standards be referenced in international business contracts?
Yes, they can. In fact, it is a good idea to reference them whenever they apply. The International Organization for Standardization publishes the international standards, known as “ISO standards”. ISO standards are not law. They are internationally agreed upon best practices and standards created by experts for the benefit of manufacturers, sellers, buyers, customers, ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025Law
•4 min read
How do you protect Intellectual Property rights in an international technology agreement?
There are two legal regimes that apply to intellectual property (“IP”) rights in technology agreements: 1) contract law, and 2) IP law. Privity of contract applies between the parties to a contract such that only the parties to the contract can enforce any rights or obligations under the contract. IP laws are a subset of property law and as such, can be enforced against ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025Project Management
•4 min read
Is Arbitration the best dispute resolution method for Intellectual Property matters in an international contract?
For the most part, yes. Arbitration is often the chosen dispute resolution method in international contracts because it’s faster and less costly than litigation, the parties can choose the governing law and procedural rules for the arbitration, and they can choose the arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators. Unlike a court case, which is public and can be appealed, arbitration ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025HR
•4 min read
Update: Global AI Regulatory Approaches
In a previous post here , I provided an overview of the European Union’s draft Artificial Intelligence Act (“AIA”). On December 8, 2023 the European Parliament and the Council on the Artificial Intelligence Act reached political agreement on the content of the AIA. Next, the agreement will receive formal approval, which is expected to take place sometime in April 2024. ...
Sheerin Kalia•Jul 10, 2025