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Merricks v Mastercard: Clarifying Applicable Law and Limitation in Collective Competition Damage Claims

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Merricks v Mastercard: Clarifying Applicable Law and Limitation in Collective Competition Damage Claims Introduction In the landmark case Merricks v Mastercard Incorporated & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Establishing Group Proceedings for Environmental Claims: The Mackay v Nissan & Renault Case

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Establishing Group Proceedings for Environmental Claims: The Mackay v Nissan & Renault Case Introduction The case of Joseph Mackay against Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Others ([2024] CSOH 68) marks a...

Donoher v Minister for Defence: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Military Discharges

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Donoher v Minister for Defence: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Military Discharges Introduction The case of Donoher v Minister for Defence & Ors ([2024] IEHC 370) was adjudicated by the High...

Applying Sentencing Guidelines for Encouraging Sexual Offences Against Children: Analysis of R v Hewitt [2024] EWCA Crim 822

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Applying Sentencing Guidelines for Encouraging Sexual Offences Against Children: Analysis of R v Hewitt [2024] EWCA Crim 822 Introduction The case of Hewitt, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 822) presents a...

Hussain & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1344: Upholding Jury Verdicts and Sentencing Framework in Child Sexual Offences

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Hussain & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1344: Upholding Jury Verdicts and Sentencing Framework in Child Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Hussain & Anor, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1344) heard in the...

Strengthening Guardians ad Litem's Role in Enforcing Special Care Orders: K [A Minor] v L and CFA [2024] IEHC 460

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Strengthening Guardians ad Litem's Role in Enforcing Special Care Orders: K [A Minor] v L and CFA [2024] IEHC 460 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the landmark cases of K [A Minor] v L and...

Reckonable Residence in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice and Arshad v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 412)

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Reckonable Residence in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice and Arshad v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 412) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark...

Establishing Undue Influence and Unconscionability in Estate Management: MacNamara v Horan & Ors [No.2] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 426)

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Establishing Undue Influence and Unconscionability in Estate Management: MacNamara v Horan & Ors [No.2] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 426) Introduction MacNamara v Horan & Ors [No.2] (Approved) ([2024]...

S.A. v Chief International Protection Officer: Landmark Ruling on Nationality Assessment in Refugee Claims

Date: Jul 5, 2024

S.A. v Chief International Protection Officer: Landmark Ruling on Nationality Assessment in Refugee Claims 1. Introduction In the case of S.A [Zimbabwe and South Africa] v Chief International...

Affirmation of High Culpability in Dangerous Driving Causing Death: Choudhury v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1130

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Affirmation of High Culpability in Dangerous Driving Causing Death: Choudhury v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1130 Introduction The case of Choudhury, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1130) adjudicated by the England and...

Reinforcing the Need for Factual Pleadings: Gleeson v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 415

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Reinforcing the Need for Factual Pleadings: Gleeson v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 415 Introduction Gleeson v Ireland & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 415 is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice...

Balancing Deterrence and Rehabilitation: Insights from Long v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1346

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Balancing Deterrence and Rehabilitation: Insights from Long v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1346 Introduction Long v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1346 is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Substitution of Determinate Sentences Under Section 11(3) Criminal Appeal Act 1968: Analysis of R v ES [2024] EWCA Crim 753

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Substitution of Determinate Sentences Under Section 11(3) Criminal Appeal Act 1968: Analysis of R v ES [2024] EWCA Crim 753 Introduction The case of R v ES [2024] EWCA Crim 753 presents a pivotal...

Balancing Sentencing with Family Welfare: The Byrne v R Decision

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Balancing Sentencing with Family Welfare: The Byrne v R Decision Introduction The case of Byrne, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 801 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on...

Preservation of Cost Awards in Child Welfare Litigation: Insights from B (A Minor) v Child and Family Agency [No.4] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 461

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Preservation of Cost Awards in Child Welfare Litigation: Insights from B (A Minor) v Child and Family Agency [No.4] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 461 Introduction The High Court of Ireland recently...

Enforcement of Contractual Obligations in Intellectual Property Agreements: DeepMatter Ltd v University Court of the University of Glasgow (2024)

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Enforcement of Contractual Obligations in Intellectual Property Agreements: DeepMatter Ltd v University Court of the University of Glasgow (2024) Introduction The case of DeepMatter Ltd against the...

Noor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 714: Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Noor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 714: Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of Noor, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 714) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) represents a...

Buckley v Revenue Commissioners [2024]: Defining Commencement of Trade in Land Development under Irish Tax Law

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Buckley v Revenue Commissioners [2024]: Defining Commencement of Trade in Land Development under Irish Tax Law Introduction Buckley v Revenue Commissioners [2024] IEHC 414 is a seminal case...

Affirming Proper Transposition of EIA Directive and Judicial Pleading Standards: Analysis of Treascon and Clondoolusk v Elgin Energy Services Limited [2024] IESC 28

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Affirming Proper Transposition of EIA Directive and Judicial Pleading Standards: Analysis of Treascon and Clondoolusk v Elgin Energy Services Limited [2024] IESC 28 Introduction In the landmark case...

High Court Clarifies Section 87(1) TCA 1997: Debt Write-offs Not Deemed Trade Receipts

Date: Jul 4, 2024

High Court Clarifies Section 87(1) TCA 1997: Debt Write-offs Not Deemed Trade Receipts Introduction Arlum Ltd v Revenue Commissioners (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 402) is a landmark case adjudicated by...