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

Supreme Court Establishes Clear Limits on Reasonable Endeavours in Force Majeure Clauses

Date: May 16, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Clear Limits on Reasonable Endeavours in Force Majeure Clauses Introduction In the landmark case RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV ([2024] UKSC 18), the United Kingdom Supreme Court...

Affirming Creditor Locus Standi and Remittal Procedures in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: O'Flynn v O'Driscoll & Ors (2024) IESC 19

Date: May 16, 2024

Affirming Creditor Locus Standi and Remittal Procedures in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: O'Flynn v O'Driscoll & Ors (2024) IESC 19 Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered its judgment...

Reiterating the Primacy of Public Health in Balance of Convenience Assessments: BSI v RRR Manufacturing Pty Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 530

Date: May 16, 2024

Reiterating the Primacy of Public Health in Balance of Convenience Assessments: BSI v RRR Manufacturing Pty Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 530 Introduction In the landmark case of British Standards Institution...

High Court Upholds Procedural Mechanism for Reactivating Suspended Sentences in Collins v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved)

Date: May 16, 2024

High Court Upholds Procedural Mechanism for Reactivating Suspended Sentences in Collins v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 298) Introduction The case of John Paul Collins...

Court of Appeal Confirms Grave Risk Exception Under Hague Convention in Child Abduction Case F v M

Date: May 16, 2024

Court of Appeal Confirms Grave Risk Exception Under Hague Convention in Child Abduction Case F v M Introduction The case of F v M (Hague Convention: Grave Risk) ([2024] NICA 38) was adjudicated by...

Judicial Review Standards in Family Law: Analysis of L.H. v P.J. [2024] IEHC 340

Date: May 16, 2024

Judicial Review Standards in Family Law: Analysis of L.H. v P.J. [2024] IEHC 340 Introduction The case L.H. v P.J. [2024] IEHC 340 was adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on May 15, 2024. This...

Coyne v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd: Clarifying the Threshold for Cross-Examination in Interlocutory Dismissal Applications

Date: May 16, 2024

Coyne v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd: Clarifying the Threshold for Cross-Examination in Interlocutory Dismissal Applications Introduction In the case of Coyne v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC...

Impact of Post-Verdict Jury Interactions: Analysis of Tams v EWCA Crim 582

Date: May 16, 2024

Impact of Post-Verdict Jury Interactions: Analysis of Tams v EWCA Crim 582 Introduction The case of Tams, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 582) addresses substantial concerns regarding potential jury...

Strengthening the Doctrine of Res Judicata and Cost Penalties in Vexatious Litigation: Insight from Houston v Doyle [2024] IEHC 273

Date: May 15, 2024

Strengthening the Doctrine of Res Judicata and Cost Penalties in Vexatious Litigation: Insight from Houston v Doyle [2024] IEHC 273 Introduction In the landmark case of Houston v Doyle (Approved),...

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines: Barrow v Crown Court and Its Implications

Date: May 15, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines: Barrow v Crown Court and Its Implications Introduction The case of Barrow, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 509) was heard in the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Calocane v EWCA Crim: Affirming the Preeminence of Hospital and Restrictions Orders in Severe Psychosis Cases

Date: May 15, 2024

Calocane v EWCA Crim: Affirming the Preeminence of Hospital and Restrictions Orders in Severe Psychosis Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Calocane, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 490), the England...

Shannon v Shannon & Anor (2024) IEHC 291: Ensuring Proportional Justice through Court Structure Reforms

Date: May 15, 2024

Shannon v Shannon & Anor (2024) IEHC 291: Ensuring Proportional Justice through Court Structure Reforms Introduction In the landmark case of Shannon v Shannon & Anor (2024) IEHC 291, the High Court...

Establishing Guaranteed Pension Increases for Scheme C Members: Insights from Vodafone Ireland Ltd v Farrell

Date: May 15, 2024

Establishing Guaranteed Pension Increases for Scheme C Members: Insights from Vodafone Ireland Ltd v Farrell Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark judgment in the case of...

Strict Enforcement of Deportation Order Time Limits: ED & AD (Zimbabwe) v Minister for Justice and Equality

Date: May 15, 2024

Strict Enforcement of Deportation Order Time Limits: ED & AD (Zimbabwe) v Minister for Justice and Equality ([2024] IEHC 303) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case ED & AD (Zimbabwe) v...

Bright v Minister for Defence: High Court Sets Precedent on Military Orders and Constitutional Rights

Date: May 15, 2024

Bright v Minister for Defence: High Court Sets Precedent on Military Orders and Constitutional Rights Introduction In the landmark case of Bright v Minister for Defence & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Reinforcing Sentencing Standards for Predatory Sexual Offenses: Insights from HCJAC 21

Date: May 15, 2024

Reinforcing Sentencing Standards for Predatory Sexual Offenses: Insights from HCJAC 21 Introduction The case of Barzan Nawshowani v. Crown ([2024] HCJAC 21) before the Scottish High Court of...

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution in Judicial Review Proceedings: Dunlea v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2024] IEHC 295

Date: May 15, 2024

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution in Judicial Review Proceedings Dunlea v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2024] IEHC 295 Court: High Court of Ireland Date: 14th May 2024 Introduction The case of Dunlea v An...

Assessment of Sentence Discrepancy in Shotayo v. EWCA Crim 596

Date: May 15, 2024

Assessment of Sentence Discrepancy in Shotayo v. EWCA Crim 596 Introduction The case of Shotayo, R. v. [2024] EWCA Crim 596 deals with the appeal of David Shotayo, a 16-year-old convicted of rape and...

Refining Sentencing Discounts and Role Analysis in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Insights from Dolbear & Anor v [2024] EWCA Crim 683

Date: May 15, 2024

Refining Sentencing Discounts and Role Analysis in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Insights from Dolbear & Anor v [2024] EWCA Crim 683 Introduction The case of Dolbear & Anor v [2024] EWCA Crim 683 serves as...

Pocock v [2024]: Court of Appeal Establishes Stricter Sentencing Guidelines for Attempted Incitement to Sexual Offences Against Minors

Date: May 15, 2024

Pocock v [2024]: Court of Appeal Establishes Stricter Sentencing Guidelines for Attempted Incitement to Sexual Offences Against Minors Introduction The case of Terry James Pocock, aged 39, represents...