periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Excluding Artificial Neural Networks from Patentability under s1(2) of the Patents Act 1977: Comptroller v Emotional Perception AI Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 825

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Excluding Artificial Neural Networks from Patentability under s1(2) of the Patents Act 1977 Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks v Emotional Perception AI Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 825)...

Reaffirming Totality in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracy and Human Trafficking: McDonnell & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 990

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Reaffirming Totality in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracy and Human Trafficking: McDonnell & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 990 Introduction The case of McDonnell & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 990) presents a...

Reclassification of Harm in Perverting the Course of Justice: Analysis of R v Laws [2024] EWCA Crim 1190

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Reclassification of Harm in Perverting the Course of Justice: Analysis of R v Laws [2024] EWCA Crim 1190 Introduction R v Laws [2024] EWCA Crim 1190 is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England and...

Nullification of Abandoned Criminal Appeals: An In-Depth Commentary on Hudson v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1442

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Nullification of Abandoned Criminal Appeals: An In-Depth Commentary on Hudson v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1442 Introduction The case of Hudson v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1442 marks a significant development in...

Clarifying the Scope of Section 438 in Receiver Removal: Mardon Property Developments Ltd v Companies Acts [2024] IEHC 462

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Clarifying the Scope of Section 438 in Receiver Removal: Mardon Property Developments Ltd v Companies Acts [2024] IEHC 462 Introduction The case of Mardon Property Developments Ltd v Companies Acts...

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Reports in Judicial Factor Negligence Claims

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Reports in Judicial Factor Negligence Claims Introduction The case of Megan Cockburn v Carole Hope (Court of Session) [2024] CSOH 69 addresses critical issues...

Article 8 Enforcement in Child Protection: Insights from Y and Others v NHS Grampian [2024] CSOH 72

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Article 8 Enforcement in Child Protection: Insights from Y and Others v NHS Grampian [2024] CSOH 72 Introduction The case of Y and others v NHS Grampian ([2024] CSOH 72) addresses the delicate...

Concurrent Liability in Roadworks Accidents: Insights from O'Donoghue v Total Highway Maintenance Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC 439)

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Concurrent Liability in Roadworks Accidents: Insights from O'Donoghue v Total Highway Maintenance Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC 439) Introduction The case of O'Donoghue v Total Highway Maintenance Ltd &...

Singh v [2024] EWCA Crim 815: Gender Dysphoria and Culpability in Sentencing

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Singh v [2024] EWCA Crim 815: Gender Dysphoria and Culpability in Sentencing Introduction Singh, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 815) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Proper Provision in Divorce: Comprehensive Analysis of M.N. v N [2024] IEHC 536

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Proper Provision in Divorce: Comprehensive Analysis of M.N. v N [2024] IEHC 536 Introduction M.N. v N (Ancillary Orders) ([2024] IEHC 536) is a significant judgment delivered by Ms. Justice Nuala...

Clarifying Corporate Residence and Business Operations under the US/UK Double Tax Convention: Analysis of Commissioners for HMRC v GE Financial Investments

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Clarifying Corporate Residence and Business Operations under the US/UK Double Tax Convention: Analysis of Commissioners for HMRC v GE Financial Investments Introduction The case of Commissioners for...

Affirmation of Occupier Definition and Section 5A(5) Interpretation in Tallington Lakes Ltd v South Kesteven DC ([2024] EWCA Civ 811)

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Affirmation of Occupier Definition and Section 5A(5) Interpretation in Tallington Lakes Ltd v South Kesteven DC ([2024] EWCA Civ 811) Introduction The case Tallington Lakes Ltd v South Kesteven...

Discriminatory Dismissal of Pregnant Employee: Karpicz v Graham O'Sullivan Restaurants Ltd

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Discriminatory Dismissal of Pregnant Employee: Karpicz v Graham O'Sullivan Restaurants Ltd Introduction The case Karpicz v Graham O'Sullivan Restaurants Ltd ([2024] IEHC 432) represents a pivotal...

High Court Rules on Procedural Jurisdiction and Amendments in Skycorp Ltd v Nopsar Ltd [2024] IEHC 454

Date: Jul 18, 2024

High Court Rules on Procedural Jurisdiction and Amendments in Skycorp Ltd v Nopsar Ltd [2024] IEHC 454 Introduction Skycorp Ltd v Nopsar Ltd [2024] IEHC 454 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High...

O'Flaherty v R [2024]: Upholding Convictions in Drug Possession with Intent to Supply Cases

Date: Jul 18, 2024

O'Flaherty v R [2024]: Upholding Convictions in Drug Possession with Intent to Supply Cases Introduction O'Flaherty v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 964) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Advancing Sentencing Principles for Young Offenders: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 29

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Advancing Sentencing Principles for Young Offenders: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 29 Introduction The case CA v. His Majesty's Advocate ([2024] HCJAC 29) adjudicated by the Scottish High Court of...

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines and Correction of Technical Errors in R v Bayes [2024] EWCA Crim 847

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines and Correction of Technical Errors in R v Bayes [2024] EWCA Crim 847 Introduction The case of R v Bayes [2024] EWCA Crim 847 marks a significant development in...

Matharu v R [2024] EWCA Crim 941: Refining Role Categorization and Sentencing Totality in Complex Criminal Indictments

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Matharu v R [2024] EWCA Crim 941: Refining Role Categorization and Sentencing Totality in Complex Criminal Indictments Introduction In Matharu v R [2024] EWCA Crim 941, the England and Wales Court of...

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Capital vs. Revenue Expenditure for Investment Businesses under Section 1219(3)(a)

Date: Jul 17, 2024

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Capital vs. Revenue Expenditure for Investment Businesses under Section 1219(3)(a) Introduction In the landmark case of Centrica Overseas Holdings Ltd v Revenue and Customs...

Reaffirming the Principle of Totality in Sentencing Multi-Count Offences: McKennon v EWCA Crim

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Reaffirming the Principle of Totality in Sentencing Multi-Count Offences: McKennon v EWCA Crim Introduction In the case of McKennon, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 829), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...