Ireland Case Commentaries

Partial Frustration Unrecognized in Commercial Leases: Insights from Treacy v Lee James Menswear Ltd [2022] IEHC 600

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Partial Frustration Unrecognized in Commercial Leases: Insights from Treacy v Lee James Menswear Ltd [2022] IEHC 600 Introduction The case of Treacy v Lee James Menswear Ltd & Anor (Approved) [2022]...

Balancing Confidentiality and Relevance in Document Discovery: Insights from Kearney v Davy [2022] IEHC 606

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Balancing Confidentiality and Relevance in Document Discovery: Insights from Kearney v Davy [2022] IEHC 606 Introduction The case of Kearney & Anor v J&E Davy T/A Davy & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC...

Costs Follow the Event: Comprehensive Analysis of Tsiu v Campbell Catering Ltd

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Costs Follow the Event: Comprehensive Analysis of Tsiu v Campbell Catering Ltd T/A Aramark Ireland Introduction The case of Tsiu v Campbell Catering Ltd T/A Aramark Ireland ([2022] IEHC 603)...

State’s Constitutional Obligation to Provide Timely Irish Translations of Statutory Instruments Amending Primary Legislation: Analysis of Glann Mor Ceibh Teoranta v An t-Aire Titheochta [2022] IESC 40

Date: Nov 2, 2022

State’s Constitutional Obligation to Provide Timely Irish Translations of Statutory Instruments Amending Primary Legislation: Analysis of Glann Mor Ceibh Teoranta v An t-Aire Titheochta [2022] IESC...

Strengthening the Limits of Judicial Review in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Zadecki v Director of Public Prosecutions (2022)

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Strengthening the Limits of Judicial Review in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Zadecki v Director of Public Prosecutions (2022) Introduction The case of Zadecki v Director of Public Prosecutions...

Independent Trustee Company Ltd v Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman [2022] IEHC 560: Scope of Ombudsman's Discretion in Handling Complaints

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Independent Trustee Company Ltd v Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman [2022] IEHC 560: Scope of Ombudsman's Discretion in Handling Complaints Introduction The case of Independent Trustee...

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Corporate Fraud: Powers v Greymountain Management Ltd [2022] IEHC 599

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Corporate Fraud: Powers v Greymountain Management Ltd [2022] IEHC 599 Introduction The case of Powers v Greymountain Management Ltd [In Liquidation] & Ors (Approved)...

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Jurisdiction of Disability Act Officers to Amend Service Statements

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Jurisdiction of Disability Act Officers to Amend Service Statements Introduction The case of J.N. & T.M. (A Minor Suing by His Mother and Next Friend J.N.) v....

Crowley v Ireland & Ors [2022] IEHC 596: Upholding Common Law Immunity and Procedural Integrity in Possession Proceedings

Date: Oct 28, 2022

Crowley v Ireland & Ors [2022] IEHC 596: Upholding Common Law Immunity and Procedural Integrity in Possession Proceedings Introduction Crowley v Ireland & Ors [2022] IEHC 596 is a pivotal judgment...

Bogusas v Minister for Health: Upholding International Drug Control Over EU Free Movement for THC-Containing Hemp Oil

Date: Oct 27, 2022

Bogusas v Minister for Health: Upholding International Drug Control Over EU Free Movement for THC-Containing Hemp Oil Introduction In the landmark case Bogusas v Minister for Health & Ors (Approved)...

High Court Sets Precedent on Interlocutory Injunctions in Patent Disputes: The Biogen MA Inc v Laboratorios Lesvi SL Case

Date: Oct 27, 2022

High Court Sets Precedent on Interlocutory Injunctions in Patent Disputes: The Biogen MA Inc v Laboratorios Lesvi SL Case Introduction The case of Biogen MA Inc & Anor v Laboratorios Lesvi SL & Anor...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Precedent on Separation Agreements Affecting Succession Rights

Date: Oct 26, 2022

High Court of Ireland Establishes Precedent on Separation Agreements Affecting Succession Rights Introduction The case of S.M. v S.L. (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 585) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Supreme Court of Ireland Refuses Leave to Appeal in Dully v. Athlone Town Stadium Ltd & Ors: Implications for the Indoor Management Rule

Date: Oct 26, 2022

Supreme Court of Ireland Refuses Leave to Appeal in Dully v. Athlone Town Stadium Ltd & Ors: Implications for the Indoor Management Rule Introduction The case of Dully v. Athlone Town Stadium Ltd &...

High Court Clarifies Boundaries of Liquidator's Possession Powers under Section 673 of the Companies Act 2014 – Cerise Glen Ltd v Companies Acts [2022] IEHC 587

Date: Oct 26, 2022

High Court Clarifies Boundaries of Liquidator's Possession Powers under Section 673 of the Companies Act 2014 – Cerise Glen Ltd v Companies Acts [2022] IEHC 587 Introduction In the case of Cerise...

Regaining Capacity: A Landmark Judgment in Wardship Law

Date: Oct 26, 2022

Regaining Capacity: A Landmark Judgment in Wardship Law Introduction The case of F.E. (Approved) [2022] IEHC 646, presided over by the High Court of Ireland on October 25, 2022, addresses the...

Integration of Derogation Procedures in Environmental Planning: Hellfire Massy Residents Association v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Unapproved) [2022] IESC 38

Date: Oct 25, 2022

Integration of Derogation Procedures in Environmental Planning: Hellfire Massy Residents Association v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Unapproved) [2022] IESC 38 Introduction The case of Hellfire Massy...

Presumption of Compliance with ECHR in Extradition: Minister for Justice & Equality v Walsh [2022] IEHC 633

Date: Oct 25, 2022

Presumption of Compliance with ECHR in Extradition: Minister for Justice & Equality v Walsh [2022] IEHC 633 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's 2022 decision in Minister for Justice &...

Res Gestae and the Admissibility of Emergency Calls: Analysis of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Connorton [2022] IESCDET 114

Date: Oct 25, 2022

Res Gestae and the Admissibility of Emergency Calls: Analysis of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Connorton [2022] IESCDET 114 Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Connorton...

Affirmation of Fair Procedures in Residence Card Refusals: S.K. & Anor v Minister for Justice [2022] IEHC 591

Date: Oct 25, 2022

Affirmation of Fair Procedures in Residence Card Refusals: S.K. & Anor v Minister for Justice [2022] IEHC 591 Introduction The case of S.K. & Anor v The Minister for Justice ([2022] IEHC 591)...

Affirming Article 38 Rights: Supreme Court in Director of Public Prosecutions v J.D. [2022] IESC 39

Date: Oct 25, 2022

Affirming Article 38 Rights: Supreme Court in Director of Public Prosecutions v J.D. [2022] IESC 39 Introduction In the landmark case Director of Public Prosecutions v J.D. (Unapproved) (Rev1)...