periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

High Court Upholds Significance of Contractual Compliance and Proportional Remedies in Insurance Claims: Utmost Paneurope DAC v FSPO [2024] IEHC 422

Date: Jul 11, 2024

High Court Upholds Significance of Contractual Compliance and Proportional Remedies in Insurance Claims Utmost Paneurope DAC v Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 422)...

Refining the Criteria for Orders for Lifelong Restriction: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 27

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Refining the Criteria for Orders for Lifelong Restriction: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 27 Introduction The case of Maximiliano Moreno [2024] HCJAC 27 presents a critical examination of the criteria...

Recognition and Enforcement of Partial International Arbitral Awards: Insights from VTG Entreprenad AB v Mainline Power Ltd ([2024] IEHC 455)

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Recognition and Enforcement of Partial International Arbitral Awards: Insights from VTG Entreprenad AB v Mainline Power Ltd ([2024] IEHC 455) Introduction The High Court of Ireland's judgment in VTG...

Establishing Duty of Care in Medical Negligence: Germaine v Day Reinforces Non-Imposition for Relatives in Nervous Shock Claims

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Establishing Duty of Care in Medical Negligence: Germaine v Day Reinforces Non-Imposition for Relatives in Nervous Shock Claims Introduction In the High Court of Ireland on July 10, 2024, the case of...

Facilitation of Residence under Article 10(2) of the Withdrawal Agreement: Insights from Vasa v The Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] EWCA Civ 777)

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Facilitation of Residence under Article 10(2) of the Withdrawal Agreement: Insights from Vasa v The Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] EWCA Civ 777) Introduction Case Title: Vasa v...

Appeal in Harding v R: Balancing Serious Offence and Familial Impact

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Appeal in Harding v R: Balancing Serious Offence and Familial Impact Introduction Harding v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 936) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Comprehensive Commentary on R v Ali Naqvi [2024] EWCA Crim 958

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Establishing Enhanced Standards for Evidence Disclosure in Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from R v Ali Naqvi [2024] EWCA Crim 958 Introduction The case of Ali Naqvi, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 958)...

Karim v General Medical Council [2024] EWCA Civ 770: Reinforcing Standards for Tribunal Reasoning in Race Discrimination Claims

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Karim v General Medical Council [2024] EWCA Civ 770: Reinforcing Standards for Tribunal Reasoning in Race Discrimination Claims Introduction Karim v General Medical Council (GMC) is a notable case...

KVB Consultants Ltd v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd: Establishing Principal Liability for Appointed Representatives

Date: Jul 10, 2024

KVB Consultants Ltd v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd: Establishing Principal Liability for Appointed Representatives Introduction The case of KVB Consultants Ltd & Ors v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd & Ors...

Abbey Healthcare v Augusta: Defining the Scope of Construction Contracts under the 1996 Act

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Abbey Healthcare v Augusta: Defining the Scope of Construction Contracts under the 1996 Act 1. Introduction The landmark case, Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply...

Disability Allowance Eligibility During Incarceration: Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors ([2024] IEHC 418)

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Disability Allowance Eligibility During Incarceration: Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors ([2024] IEHC 418) Introduction In the case of Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors...

Freeney v An Bord Pleanála: Reinforcing Judicial Review Standards in Planning Permission Appeals

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Freeney v An Bord Pleanála: Reinforcing Judicial Review Standards in Planning Permission Appeals Introduction Freeney v An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 427) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

BBC Pension Scheme Amendment Power: British Broadcasting Corporation v BBC Pension Trust Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 767)

Date: Jul 10, 2024

BBC Pension Scheme Amendment Power: British Broadcasting Corporation v BBC Pension Trust Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 767) Introduction The case of British Broadcasting Corporation v BBC Pension Trust...

Life Sentencing in Escalating Sexual Violence: Hussain v. R. [2024] EWCA Crim 824

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Life Sentencing in Escalating Sexual Violence: Hussain v. R. [2024] EWCA Crim 824 Introduction In the landmark case of Hussain, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 824), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Clarification on Sentencing for Conspiracy to Transfer Ammunition: Yusuf & Ors v R [2024] EWCA Crim 856

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Clarification on Sentencing for Conspiracy to Transfer Ammunition: Yusuf & Ors v R [2024] EWCA Crim 856 Introduction The case of Yusuf & Ors v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 856) before the England and Wales...

Reclassification of Leading Role in Drug Conspiracy: Insights from Iqbal v EWCA Crim 823

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Reclassification of Leading Role in Drug Conspiracy: Insights from Iqbal v EWCA Crim 823 Introduction The case of Iqbal, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 823) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial in Executive Power Challenge: Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 436

Date: Jul 9, 2024

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial in Executive Power Challenge: Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 436 1. Introduction The case of Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors...

High Court Upholds Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Section 39: Implications for Minor Tenants

Date: Jul 9, 2024

High Court Upholds Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Section 39: Implications for Minor Tenants Introduction The case of Z.G. & Anor v Ireland & Ors ([2024] IEHC 413) presents a significant examination...

C.C.K. v S.L.K. [2024]: Enhanced Scrutiny of Asset Disclosure and Treatment of Personal Injury Awards in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Jul 9, 2024

C.C.K. v S.L.K. [2024]: Enhanced Scrutiny of Asset Disclosure and Treatment of Personal Injury Awards in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case C.C.K. v S.L.K. ([2024] IEHC 492) was adjudicated by...

Guo v Kinder & Others: Strict Interpretation of CPR PD7A Para 6.1 in Limitation Claims

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Guo v Kinder & Others: Strict Interpretation of CPR PD7A Para 6.1 in Limitation Claims Introduction The case of Guo v Kinder & Others ([2024] EWCA Civ 762) was heard by the England and Wales Court of...