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Establishing Causation in Employment-Related Health Claims: Insights from McIlwraith v Blue Vale Structures Ltd

Date: Oct 2, 2024

Establishing Causation in Employment-Related Health Claims: Insights from McIlwraith v Blue Vale Structures Ltd Introduction The case of McIlwraith v Blue Vale Structures Ltd ([2024] CSOH 92)...

Shannon LNG Ltd v An Bord Pleanála: Establishing the Boundaries of Administrative Decision-Making in Energy Infrastructure Projects

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Shannon LNG Ltd v An Bord Pleanála: Establishing the Boundaries of Administrative Decision-Making in Energy Infrastructure Projects Introduction In the case of Shannon LNG Limited v An Bord Pleanála...

Court of Appeal Affirms Adequacy of Damages Over Injunctive Relief in SEPs Cross-Licensing Dispute

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Court of Appeal Affirms Adequacy of Damages Over Injunctive Relief in SEPs Cross-Licensing Dispute Introduction The case of Motorola Mobility LLC & Anor v Ericsson Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1100)...

Statute of Limitations Upholds Dismissal in Farrell & Anor v Revenue Commissioner

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Statute of Limitations Upholds Dismissal in Farrell & Anor v Revenue Commissioner Introduction The case of Farrell & Anor v Revenue Commissioner & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 553) was adjudicated in...

Defining the 'Good Arguable Case' in Freezing Orders: dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Defining the 'Good Arguable Case' in Freezing Orders: dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109 Introduction The case of dos Santos v Unitel SA ([2024] EWCA Civ 1109) before the England and Wales...

Defining 'Catastrophe' in Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance: Unipolsai v Covéa

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Defining 'Catastrophe' in Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance: Unipolsai Assicurazioni Spa v Covéa Insurance Plc ([2024] EWCA Civ 1110) Introduction The case Unipolsai Assicurazioni Spa v...

Duffy v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 558: Upholding Burden of Proof in Judicial Reviews of Environmental Assessments

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Duffy v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 558: Upholding Burden of Proof in Judicial Reviews of Environmental Assessments Introduction The case of Duffy v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 558 addresses...

Cost Allocation in Private Enforcement: Insights from McCann v Furlong [2024] IEHC 559

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Cost Allocation in Private Enforcement: Insights from McCann v Furlong [2024] IEHC 559 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of McCann v Furlong (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 559), addressed...

Iontton v EWCA Crim 1160: Reinforcing Guilty Plea Discounts in Sentencing

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Iontton v EWCA Crim 1160: Reinforcing Guilty Plea Discounts in Sentencing Introduction The case of Iontton, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1160) presents a significant examination of sentencing principles...

Prejudice Due to Inordinate Delay: Graydon [A Minor] v Westwood Club Limited [2024] IEHC 563

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Prejudice Due to Inordinate Delay: Graydon [A Minor] v Westwood Club Limited [2024] IEHC 563 Introduction The case of Graydon [A Minor] v Westwood Club Limited (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 563) was...

Pepper Finance v Roche: High Court Affirms Continuation of Summary Proceedings Despite Inordinate Delay under Order 122, Rule 11

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Pepper Finance v Roche: High Court Affirms Continuation of Summary Proceedings Despite Inordinate Delay under Order 122, Rule 11 Introduction Pepper Finance [Ireland] DAC v Roche & Anor ([2024] IEHC...

Establishing Prima Facie Cases in Possession Orders: Insights from Start Mortgages DAC v Doyle & Anor [2024] IEHC 561

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Establishing Prima Facie Cases in Possession Orders: Insights from Start Mortgages DAC v Doyle & Anor [2024] IEHC 561 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages Designated Activity Company v Doyle &...

Self v Santander: Establishing the Binding Nature of FCA DISP Settlements under the Consumer Credit Act 1974

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Self v Santander: Establishing the Binding Nature of FCA DISP Settlements under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 Introduction Self v Santander Cards UK Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1106) is a pivotal case...

Recognition of Ancillary Administrations in Scottish Insolvency Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of Preston and Tait v Signal Real Estate Opportunities

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Recognition of Ancillary Administrations in Scottish Insolvency Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of Preston and Tait v Signal Real Estate Opportunities Introduction The case of Stuart Preston and Julie...

Recognition of Undeclared Profits as Criminal Property under POCA 2002: Richardson v EWCA Crim 1286

Date: Sep 26, 2024

Recognition of Undeclared Profits as Criminal Property under POCA 2002: Richardson v EWCA Crim 1286 Introduction In the landmark case Richardson, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1286), the England and Wales...

Misinterpretation of Development Plan Objective ZU18-10 in GOCE Limited v An Bord Pleanála Establishes Non-Exhaustive Nature of 'Appropriate Uses' in Planning Law

Date: Sep 26, 2024

Misinterpretation of Development Plan Objective ZU18-10 in GOCE Limited v An Bord Pleanála Establishes Non-Exhaustive Nature of 'Appropriate Uses' in Planning Law Introduction The case of GOCE...

Crown Appeal Reinforces Sentencing Guidelines for Multiple Rape Convictions

Date: Sep 25, 2024

Crown Appeal Reinforces Sentencing Guidelines for Multiple Rape Convictions Introduction In the case titled Crown Appeal against Sentence by HMA against CM ([2024] HCJAC 39), the Scottish High Court...

Reinforcement of PD12J and Comprehensive Welfare Considerations in Child Contact Orders

Date: Sep 25, 2024

Reinforcement of PD12J and Comprehensive Welfare Considerations in Child Contact Orders Introduction The case of M (Children: Contact In Prison) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1104) addresses the sensitive and...

Clarifying the Threshold for Leave to Appeal: The Role of Harmless Error and Evidential Foundations in Planning Decisions

Date: Sep 24, 2024

Clarifying the Threshold for Leave to Appeal: The Role of Harmless Error and Evidential Foundations in Planning Decisions Introduction The case of Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála...

Ewins v Promontoria Scariff: High Court Sets Standards for Redemption Rights and Principal Private Residences in Mortgage Arrears Cases

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Ewins v Promontoria Scariff: High Court Sets Standards for Redemption Rights and Principal Private Residences in Mortgage Arrears Cases Introduction Ewins v Promontoria Scariff Designated Activity...