Ireland Case Commentaries

Refusal to Surrender under EAW: Exceptional Family Circumstances and Article 8 Rights – Minister for Justice v L.J.K. ([2024] IEHC 619)

Date: Oct 19, 2024

Refusal to Surrender under EAW: Exceptional Family Circumstances and Article 8 Rights Minister for Justice v L.J.K. (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 619) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's decision...

Jurisdictional Clarity in Trademark Infringement: Insights from Merck KGaA & Ors v Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC & Anor [2024] IEHC 613

Date: Oct 19, 2024

Jurisdictional Clarity in Trademark Infringement: Insights from Merck KGaA & Ors v Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC & Anor [2024] IEHC 613 Introduction The case of Merck KGaA & Ors v Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC &...

Affirmation of Ministerial Delegated Law-Making Powers under EU Obligations in Gearty & Anor v DPP & Ors [2024] IESC 45

Date: Oct 18, 2024

Affirmation of Ministerial Delegated Law-Making Powers under EU Obligations in Gearty & Anor v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors [2024] IESC 45 Introduction In the landmark case of Gearty & Anor...

Proper Planning Considerations Essential in Zoning Decisions: Insights from DAA PLC v Fingal County Council

Date: Oct 18, 2024

Proper Planning Considerations Essential in Zoning Decisions: Insights from DAA PLC v Fingal County Council Introduction In the landmark case of DAA PLC v Fingal County Council ([2024] IEHC 589), the...

Ministerial Direction Validated in Planning and Development Act Challenge: Establishing the Boundaries of Elected Council Powers in Environmental Noise Regulation

Date: Oct 18, 2024

Ministerial Direction Validated in Planning and Development Act Challenge: Establishing the Boundaries of Elected Council Powers in Environmental Noise Regulation Introduction The case of Friends of...

Landlord's Obligation to Facilitate Housing Assistance Protection: McNamara v McCormack & Anor (2024)

Date: Oct 18, 2024

Landlord's Obligation to Facilitate Housing Assistance Protection: McNamara v McCormack & Anor (2024) Introduction In the landmark case of McNamara v McCormack & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 593),...

Jurisdiction and Targeting in Online Trademark Infringement: Insights from Easygroup Ltd v Easy Forex Trading Ltd (2024) IEHC 590

Date: Oct 17, 2024

Jurisdiction and Targeting in Online Trademark Infringement: Insights from Easygroup Ltd v Easy Forex Trading Ltd (2024) IEHC 590 Introduction The case of Easygroup Ltd & Anor v Easy Forex Trading...

Rezmuves v Birney & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 592: High Court Establishes New Precedent on Misleading Evidence in Personal Injury Claims

Date: Oct 17, 2024

Rezmuves v Birney & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 592 High Court Establishes New Precedent on Misleading Evidence in Personal Injury Claims Introduction Rezmuves v Birney & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Reinforcing Timeliness in Third-Party Proceedings: Grehan & Anor v Dublin City Council [2024] IEHC 622

Date: Oct 16, 2024

Reinforcing Timeliness in Third-Party Proceedings: Grehan & Anor v Dublin City Council [2024] IEHC 622 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on October 15, 2024, in...

Restrictive Approach to Discovery in Jurisdictional Challenges: Yasar v CCC Essen Digital GMBH & Anor et al. [2024] IEHC 620

Date: Oct 16, 2024

Restrictive Approach to Discovery in Jurisdictional Challenges: Yasar v CCC Essen Digital GMBH & Anor et al. [2024] IEHC 620 Introduction The case of Yasar v CCC Essen Digital GMBH & Anor, Talibov v...

Expansion of Self-Defence in Fatal Offences: Director of Public Prosecutions v Crawford

Date: Oct 15, 2024

Expansion of Self-Defence in Fatal Offences: Director of Public Prosecutions v Crawford Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the landmark case The People (Director of Public Prosecutions) v....

Reaffirming Section 18: Statutory Self-Defence Extends to Homicide in Director of Public Prosecutions v Crawford [2024] IESC 44

Date: Oct 15, 2024

Reaffirming Section 18: Statutory Self-Defence Extends to Homicide in Director of Public Prosecutions v Crawford [2024] IESC 44 Introduction In the landmark case of Director of Public Prosecutions v...

High Court Upholds Mootness Doctrine in Zaprynova v Commissioner of An Garda Siochana: Denial of Judicial Review Leave

Date: Oct 12, 2024

High Court Upholds Mootness Doctrine in Zaprynova v Commissioner of An Garda Siochana: Denial of Judicial Review Leave Introduction In the landmark case of Zaprynova v Commissioner of An Garda...

Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Establishing Precedent on Examinership Confirmation and Creditor Objections

Date: Oct 12, 2024

Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Establishing Precedent on Examinership Confirmation and Creditor Objections Introduction The case of Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2024] IEHC 585)...

Ensuring Admissibility of Data Protection Complaints: High Court Sets Precedent in Google Ireland Ltd v Data Protection Commission

Date: Oct 12, 2024

Ensuring Admissibility of Data Protection Complaints: High Court Sets Precedent in Google Ireland Ltd v Data Protection Commission Introduction The case of Google Ireland Ltd v Data Protection...

High Court Reinforces Procedural Boundaries in Public Law Claims: Ognjenovic v Commission for the Regulation of Utilities [2024] IEHC 578

Date: Oct 12, 2024

High Court Reinforces Procedural Boundaries in Public Law Claims: Ognjenovic v Commission for the Regulation of Utilities [2024] IEHC 578 Introduction In the landmark case Ognjenovic v Commission for...

Inappropriateness of Solicitor-Referrals in Personal Injury Claims: Analysis of Jautusenkiene v Fynes Phone Watch Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC 582)

Date: Oct 11, 2024

Inappropriateness of Solicitor-Referrals in Personal Injury Claims: Analysis of Jautusenkiene v Fynes Phone Watch Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC 582) Introduction The case of Jautusenkiene v Fynes Phone...

URRL v. Zurich Insurance (2024): Expanding 'Use' in Compulsory Motor Insurance Liability

Date: Oct 11, 2024

URRL v. Zurich Insurance plc (2024) - Expanding 'Use' in Compulsory Motor Insurance Liability Introduction The landmark case Urban and Recycling Ltd & RSA Insurance v Zurich Insurance plc ([2024]...

Security for Costs Application Denied in Credebt Exchange Ltd v Aventis Solutions Ltd & Anor

Date: Oct 10, 2024

Security for Costs Application Denied in Credebt Exchange Ltd v Aventis Solutions Ltd & Anor Introduction The High Court of Ireland, presided over by Ms. Justice Siobhán Phelan, delivered a...

Establishing Standards for Security for Costs Under Order 29: Insights from Aventis Solutions Ltd v Credebt Exchange Ltd

Date: Oct 10, 2024

Establishing Standards for Security for Costs Under Order 29: Insights from Aventis Solutions Ltd v Credebt Exchange Ltd (2024) IEHC 573 Introduction The High Court of Ireland adjudicated the case of...