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Affirmation of Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts under the Consumer Rights Act 2022: Flatley v Austin Newport Group Limited [2024] IEHC 359

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Affirmation of Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 Introduction In the landmark case of Flatley v Austin Newport Group Limited ([2024] IEHC 359), the High...

Unified Quarry Regulation Under Substitute Consent: Patrick McCaffrey and Sons Ltd v An Bord Pleanala [2024] IEHC 315

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Unified Quarry Regulation Under Substitute Consent: Patrick McCaffrey and Sons Ltd v An Bord Pleanala [2024] IEHC 315 Introduction The case of Patrick McCaffrey and Sons Ltd v An Bord Pleanala...

Reinforcing the Protective Scope of Section 41 in Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from R v BJK, R [2024] EWCA Crim 667

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Reinforcing the Protective Scope of Section 41 in Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from R v BJK, R [2024] EWCA Crim 667 Introduction The case of BJK, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 667, adjudicated by the...

Kshatriya v Crown: Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines for Violent Offenses

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Kshatriya v Crown: Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines for Violent Offenses Introduction The case of Kshatriya v Crown [2024] EWCA Crim 735 marks a significant development in the jurisprudence of...

Cost Allocation in Wardship Proceedings: Establishing New Precedents in In the Matter of A.B. [2024] IEHC 361

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Cost Allocation in Wardship Proceedings: Establishing New Precedents in In the Matter of A.B. [2024] IEHC 361 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, presided over by Mr. Justice David Barniville,...

Judicial Commentary: Mootness in Tax Legislation - O'Flynn Construction Co. UnLtd v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 362

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Mootness and Legislative Amendments: A Comprehensive Analysis of O'Flynn Construction Co. UnLtd v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 362 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered judgment in the...

Burke v Mediahaus Ireland Ltd & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 348: Establishing Boundaries in Defamation Law

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Burke v Mediahaus Ireland Ltd & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 348: Establishing Boundaries in Defamation Law Introduction Burke v Mediahaus Ireland Ltd & Ors is a significant High Court judgment...

Joint Criminal Liability in Gang-Related Shootouts: Insights from Seed & Ors v R [2024] EWCA Crim 650

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Joint Criminal Liability in Gang-Related Shootouts: Insights from Seed & Ors v R [2024] EWCA Crim 650 Introduction The case of Seed & Others v R [2024] EWCA Crim 650 presents a pivotal judgment from...

Forthwell Ltd v Pontagadea UK Ltd [2024] CSOH 59: Establishing Policy-Based Exceptions for Transferred Loss and Insurance Clauses in Scots Law

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Forthwell Ltd v Pontagadea UK Ltd [2024] CSOH 59: Establishing Policy-Based Exceptions for Transferred Loss and Insurance Clauses in Scots Law Introduction Forthwell Ltd (the Pursuer) vs. Pontagadea...

Application of Section 313 Sentencing Code: BXF v [2024] EWCA Crim 957

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Application of Section 313 Sentencing Code: BXF v [2024] EWCA Crim 957 Introduction The case of BXF v [2024] EWCA Crim 957 presents a significant examination of sentencing principles under the...

Pena-Herrera v Green Label Short Lets Ltd [No.1]: Enforcing Unsatisfied Judgments Under the Companies Act 2014

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Pena-Herrera v Green Label Short Lets Ltd [No.1]: Enforcing Unsatisfied Judgments Under the Companies Act 2014 Introduction Pena-Herrera v Green Label Short Lets Ltd [No.1] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Balogun & Anor v R: Enhanced Sentencing Framework for Conspiratorial Fraud

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Balogun & Anor v R: Enhanced Sentencing Framework for Conspiratorial Fraud Introduction The case of Balogun & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 845) represents a significant development in the jurisprudence...

Court of Appeal Sets New Benchmark in Sexual Offence Sentencing: Orji v. R.

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Court of Appeal Sets New Benchmark in Sexual Offence Sentencing: Orji v. R. Introduction The case of Orji, R. v. [2024] EWCA Crim 879 represents a significant development in the adjudication of...

Fairness and Transparency in Judicial Appointments: Insights from Thomas v Judicial Appointments Commission [2024]

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Fairness and Transparency in Judicial Appointments: Insights from Thomas v Judicial Appointments Commission [2024] Introduction The case of Thomas v Judicial Appointments Commission ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Establishing Unallowable Purpose in Group Loan Relationships: EWCA Civ 652 JTI Acquisition Co. v HMRC

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Establishing Unallowable Purpose in Group Loan Relationships: EWCA Civ 652 JTI Acquisition Co. v HMRC Introduction The case of JTI Acquisition Company (2011) Ltd v Commissioners for His Majesty's...

Mandatory Provision of Biodegradable Waste Bins: Oxigen Environmental UnLtd v. Offaly County Council [2024] IEHC 363

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Mandatory Provision of Biodegradable Waste Bins: Oxigen Environmental UnLtd v. Offaly County Council [2024] IEHC 363 Introduction The case of Oxigen Environmental UnLtd Company T/A Cavan Waste...

Strict Criteria for Assignment Validity and Prescription Interruption in Scottish Construction Negligence: TECJET Ltd v Kier Construction Ltd [2024] CSOH 60

Date: Jun 14, 2024

Strict Criteria for Assignment Validity and Prescription Interruption in Scottish Construction Negligence: TECJET Ltd v Kier Construction Ltd [2024] CSOH 60 Introduction TECJET Limited, the pursuer,...

Cunningham v Galvin & Ors (2024) IEHC 372: Reinforcement of Res Judicata and Abuse of Process Doctrine

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Cunningham v Galvin & Ors (2024) IEHC 372: Reinforcement of Res Judicata and Abuse of Process Doctrine Introduction In the High Court of Ireland on June 12, 2024, the case Cunningham v Galvin & Ors...

Clarifying Actionability and Damages in Malicious Falsehood: George v Cannell & Anor [2024] UKSC 19

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Clarifying Actionability and Damages in Malicious Falsehood: George v Cannell & Anor [2024] UKSC 19 Introduction George v Cannell & Anor ([2024] UKSC 19) is a landmark case adjudicated by the United...

Palladian Partners LP & Ors v Republic of Argentina & Anor: Establishing the Annual Adjustment Principle in GDP-Linked Securities

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Palladian Partners LP & Ors v Republic of Argentina & Anor: Establishing the Annual Adjustment Principle in GDP-Linked Securities Introduction The case of Palladian Partners LP & Ors v Republic of...