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Prescription and Limitation in Construction Contracts: The Tilbury Douglas v Ove Arup & Partners Case

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Prescription and Limitation in Construction Contracts: The Tilbury Douglas v Ove Arup & Partners Case Introduction The legal landscape surrounding construction contracts often grapples with issues of...

Strict Requirements for Service in Contempt Proceedings Affirmed in Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC v Al Sari & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 643

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Strict Requirements for Service in Contempt Proceedings Affirmed in Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC v Al Sari & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 643 Introduction In the landmark case of Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC...

Appellate Oversight on Guideline-Adherence and Sentencing Excess: Drain R v [2024] EWCA Crim 945

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Appellate Oversight on Guideline-Adherence and Sentencing Excess: Drain R v [2024] EWCA Crim 945 Introduction In the case of Drain R v [2024] EWCA Crim 945, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Claddagh Jewellers Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Establishing Precedents in Agency Authority and Settlement Enforcement

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Claddagh Jewellers Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Establishing Precedents in Agency Authority and Settlement Enforcement Introduction In the landmark case of Claddagh Jewellers Ltd v Companies Act 2014...

Exhaustion of Remedies in Planning Law: Insights from Hughes & Anor v Dublin City Council [2024] IEHC 344

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Exhaustion of Remedies in Planning Law: Insights from Hughes & Anor v Dublin City Council [2024] IEHC 344 Introduction The case of Hughes & Anor v Dublin City Council ([2024] IEHC 344) adjudicated by...

Enhancing Sanctions Enforcement: Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v UniCredit Bank GmbH and Its Implications

Date: Jun 12, 2024

Enhancing Sanctions Enforcement: Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v UniCredit Bank GmbH and Its Implications Introduction The judgment in Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v UniCredit Bank GmbH, London...

Virgin Aviation TM Ltd & Anor v Alaska Airlines Inc [2024]: Upholding Minimum Royalties in Trademark Licensing Agreements

Date: Jun 12, 2024

Virgin Aviation TM Ltd & Anor v Alaska Airlines Inc [2024]: Upholding Minimum Royalties in Trademark Licensing Agreements Introduction The case of Virgin Aviation TM Ltd & Anor v Alaska Airlines Inc...

Finality in Litigation Upheld: Dismissal of Frivolous Relitigation in Waliszewski v Republic of Ireland

Date: Jun 12, 2024

Finality in Litigation Upheld: Dismissal of Frivolous Relitigation in Waliszewski v Republic of Ireland Introduction Waliszewski v Republic of Ireland (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 351) is a seminal...

Wilson v Department of Health for Northern Ireland: Establishing the Limits of SSC18 in Judicial Review

Date: Jun 12, 2024

Wilson v Department of Health for Northern Ireland: Establishing the Limits of SSC18 in Judicial Review Introduction Wilson v Department of Health for Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA 53) is a pivotal...

Reaffirming Jury Confidentiality: Tasleem & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 956

Date: Jun 12, 2024

Reaffirming Jury Confidentiality: Tasleem & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 956 Introduction In the case of Tasleem & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 956), the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Empowering Magistrates: The Scope of Article 158A in Public Prosecution Service v Boyd [2024] NICA 48

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Empowering Magistrates: The Scope of Article 158A in Public Prosecution Service v Boyd [2024] NICA 48 Introduction In the landmark case of Public Prosecution Service v Boyd ([2024] NICA 48), the...

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015: Analysis of S.A. [A Ward of Court] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 395)

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015: Analysis of S.A., A Ward of Court (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 395) Introduction The case of...

Clarifying 'Consumer' Status and Public Policy in Arbitration Enforcement: Eternity Sky Investments Ltd v Zhang ([2024] EWCA Civ 630)

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Clarifying 'Consumer' Status and Public Policy in Arbitration Enforcement Eternity Sky Investments Ltd v Zhang ([2024] EWCA Civ 630) Introduction The case of Eternity Sky Investments Ltd v Zhang...

Establishing Capacity Standards under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: The R.B. Wardship Case

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Establishing Capacity Standards under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: The R.B. Wardship Case Introduction The High Court of Ireland rendered a significant judgment on June 10, 2024,...

Reaffirmation of Non-Feasance Immunity for Highway Authorities in Personal Injury Claims: Long v Tipperary County Council [2024] IEHC 405

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Reaffirmation of Non-Feasance Immunity for Highway Authorities in Personal Injury Claims: Long v Tipperary County Council [2024] IEHC 405 Introduction The case of Long v Tipperary County Council...

Bin Obaid & Ors v Al-Hezaimi: Defining the Scope of Settlement Deeds in Cross-Jurisdictional Claims

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Bin Obaid & Ors v Al-Hezaimi: Defining the Scope of Settlement Deeds in Cross-Jurisdictional Claims Introduction Bin Obaid & Ors v Al-Hezaimi ([2024] EWCA Civ 612) is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Corcoran v Permanent TSB PLC: Expanding the Boundaries of High Court's Inherent Jurisdiction in Mortgage Disputes

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Corcoran v Permanent TSB PLC: Expanding the Boundaries of High Court's Inherent Jurisdiction in Mortgage Disputes Introduction Corcoran & Anor v Permanent TSB PLC & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 345)...

Awarding Costs on a Joint and Several Basis: Insights from Everyday Finance DAC v Bradley & Ors [2024] IEHC 347

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Awarding Costs on a Joint and Several Basis: Insights from Everyday Finance DAC v Bradley & Ors [2024] IEHC 347 Introduction Everyday Finance DAC v Bradley & Ors [2024] IEHC 347 is a significant...

High Court Clarifies Distinction Between Zoning Provisions and Density Standards: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Others (2024)

Date: Jun 8, 2024

High Court Clarifies Distinction Between Zoning Provisions and Density Standards: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Others (2024) Introduction In the landmark case Save Roscam Peninsula...

Clarifying Procedural Pathways for Freedom of Information Appeals under the 2014 Act – Insights from Courts Service of Ireland v Information Commissioner

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Clarifying Procedural Pathways for Freedom of Information Appeals under the 2014 Act – Insights from Courts Service of Ireland v Information Commissioner Introduction The case of Courts Service of...