clarifying-'commercially-reasonable'-consent-in-financial-guarantees:-barclays-bank-plc-v.-unicredit-bank-ag Case Commentaries

Establishing the High Threshold for Undue Leniency in Sentencing: Rex v. Rennie [2024] EWCA Crim 1016

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing the High Threshold for Undue Leniency in Sentencing: Rex v. Rennie [2024] EWCA Crim 1016 Introduction Rex v. Rennie [2024] EWCA Crim 1016 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation Introduction Grall v Meath County Council & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 552) is a significant High Court...

Empowering Senior Noteholders: Banca Generali SPA v Sovereign Credit Opportunities and the New Precedent on Fiscal Agent Replacement Post-Trigger Notice

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Empowering Senior Noteholders: Banca Generali SPA v Sovereign Credit Opportunities SA & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 886) Introduction The case of Banca Generali SPA v Sovereign Credit Opportunities SA &...

Allocation of Wrongful Acts to Insurance Policies: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC [2024] IEHC 481

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Allocation of Wrongful Acts to Insurance Policies: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC [2024] IEHC 481 Introduction The case of Chubb European Group SE [Formerly Ace European Group Ltd] &...

Withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration in PDOC: Comprehensive Analysis of PC, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 895)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration in PDOC: Comprehensive Analysis of PC, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 895) Introduction The case of PC, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 895) represents a poignant...

Establishing Surrender Protocols under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice v Laniecki ([2024] IEHC 517)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing Surrender Protocols under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice v Laniecki ([2024] IEHC 517) Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Przemyslaw...

Limits on Remedial Orders in Unfair Dismissal: Gaelscoil Moshíológ v Department of Education

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Remedial Orders in Unfair Dismissal Cases: An Bord Banistiochta, Gaelscoil Moshíológ v The Department of Education & ors ([2024] IESC 38) Introduction The case of...

High Court of Ireland Ruling on Termination of Insurance Contracts and Priority of Insurance Claims in Winding-Up Proceedings

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court of Ireland Ruling on Termination of Insurance Contracts and Priority of Insurance Claims in Winding-Up Proceedings 1. Introduction In the landmark case CBL Insurance Europe Designated...

Judicial Approach to Ex Parte Injunctions in Public Law: McGreal v Minister for Housing [2024] IEHC 520

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Judicial Approach to Ex Parte Injunctions in Public Law: McGreal v Minister for Housing [2024] IEHC 520 Introduction The case of McGreal v Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage of Ireland...

Levesconte R v: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Historical Sexual Offences Involving Juvenile Offenders

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Levesconte R v: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Historical Sexual Offences Involving Juvenile Offenders Introduction The case of Levesconte R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1200) stands as a significant...

Cost Allocation Principles in Withdrawn Planning Injunction Appeals: Lyons v McDonagh [2024] IEHC 471

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Cost Allocation Principles in Withdrawn Planning Injunction Appeals: Lyons v McDonagh [2024] IEHC 471 Introduction Parties Involved: Applicants: John Lyons and Mary Lyons Respondents: Patrick...

Admissibility of Metadata Evidence Post-Smyth: A New Precedent in Irish Supreme Court

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Admissibility of Metadata Evidence Post-Smyth: A New Precedent in Irish Supreme Court Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland recently rendered a pivotal judgment in the case of The Director of...

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process: Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 490

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process: Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 490 Introduction In the landmark case of Carthy v Ireland & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 490), the High...

Clarifying the Necessity Standard for Document Inspection under Order 31 Rule 18 – Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Clarifying the Necessity Standard for Document Inspection under Order 31 Rule 18 Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586) Introduction Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586) is a significant case...

Mandal v EWCA Crim: Refining Sentencing Principles in Money Laundering Cases

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Mandal v EWCA Crim: Refining Sentencing Principles in Money Laundering Cases Introduction Mandal, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1194) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Establishing Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Parties under Section 608 of the Companies Act: Irish Gold and Silver Bullion Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) [2024] IEHC 591

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Parties under Section 608 of the Companies Act: Irish Gold and Silver Bullion Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) [2024] IEHC 591 Introduction The case of Irish...

Cost Order Standards in Regulatory Proceedings: FCA v Seiler & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 852

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Cost Order Standards in Regulatory Proceedings: FCA v Seiler & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 852 Introduction In the case of Financial Conduct Authority v Seiler & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 852), the England and...

Resumption of Cottages in Agricultural Lease: Cadogan Trust v Butler & Butler [2024]

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Resumption of Cottages in Agricultural Lease: Cadogan Trust v Butler & Butler [2024] Introduction The case of The Trustees of the Eighth Earl Cadogan's 1961 Settlement Trust (Appellants) versus Neil...

Enhanced Scrutiny for Transfer for Treatment Directions: AB v Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland [2024] CSIH 21

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Enhanced Scrutiny for Transfer for Treatment Directions: AB v Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland [2024] CSIH 21 Introduction The case of AB v Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland ([2024] CSIH 21)...

Comprehensive Commentary on An Taisce v Minister for Housing & Ors [No. 4] (2024) IEHC 472

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Enhancing Environmental Safeguards: Insights from An Taisce v Minister for Housing & Ors [No. 4] (2024) IEHC 472 Introduction The case of An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland v Minister for...