periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Establishing Rigorous Sentencing Standards for Historical Sexual Offences: The Ambrose v EWCA Crim 632 Judgment

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Establishing Rigorous Sentencing Standards for Historical Sexual Offences: The Ambrose v EWCA Crim 632 Judgment Introduction The case of Ambrose, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 632) serves as a pivotal...

Reaffirming Landlord's Statutory Duties: Comprehensive Commentary on SIMON PELOSI AND OTHERS AGAINST LANARKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD ([2024] CSOH 56)

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Reaffirming Landlord's Statutory Duties: Comprehensive Commentary on SIMON PELOSI AND OTHERS AGAINST LANARKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD ([2024] CSOH 56) Introduction The case of SIMON PELOSI AND...

Statute of Limitations Precludes Joinder of Intermediary Platforms in Defamation Actions: Gilroy v O'Leary [2024] IEHC 349

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Statute of Limitations Precludes Joinder of Intermediary Platforms in Defamation Actions: Gilroy v O'Leary [2024] IEHC 349 Introduction Gilroy & Anor v O'Leary ([2024] IEHC 349) is a significant High...

Obviousness of Patent Claims in Sycurio Ltd v PCI-PAL PLC & Anor: A Key Precedent in Patent Construction and Claim Scope

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Obviousness of Patent Claims in Sycurio Ltd v PCI-PAL PLC & Anor: A Key Precedent in Patent Construction and Claim Scope Introduction The case of Sycurio Ltd v PCI-PAL PLC & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Imran Ahmad v. The Lord Advocate: Landmark Ruling on Expenses in Malicious Prosecution

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Imran Ahmad v. The Lord Advocate: Landmark Ruling on Expenses in Malicious Prosecution Introduction The case of Imran Ahmad against The Lord Advocate ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_54) represents a significant...

Default Judgment Denied in Hayes v Promontoria: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Mortgage Disputes

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Default Judgment Denied in Hayes v Promontoria: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Mortgage Disputes Introduction The landmark case of Hayes v Promontoria [Oyster] DAC & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Mulcahy v Keaton [2024] IEHC 331: New Precedents on Inordinate Delay and Summary Judgment in Estate Litigation

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Mulcahy v Keaton [2024] IEHC 331: New Precedents on Inordinate Delay and Summary Judgment in Estate Litigation Introduction Mulcahy v Keaton [2024] IEHC 331 is a significant judgment delivered by Ms....

Narrow Interpretation of Mesothelioma Exception in Damages (Scotland) Act 2011: The Elaine Crozier v Scottish Power UK PLC Decision

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Narrow Interpretation of Mesothelioma Exception in Damages (Scotland) Act 2011: The Elaine Crozier v Scottish Power UK PLC Decision Introduction The case of Elaine Crozier or Veale and Others against...

Occupier's Liability in Caravan Parks: Analysis of Scanlan v McDonnell [2024] IEHC 324

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Occupier's Liability in Caravan Parks: Analysis of Scanlan v McDonnell [2024] IEHC 324 Introduction The case of Scanlan v McDonnell ([2024] IEHC 324) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland centers...

Broadfoot v HMA: Defining 'Benefit Obtained' in Confiscation Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2022

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Broadfoot v HMA: Defining 'Benefit Obtained' in Confiscation Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2022 Introduction The case of Grant Robert Broadfoot versus His Majesty's Advocate (HMA) represents...

C6 vs. TLT LLP: Establishing Liability in Legal Negligence

Date: Jun 5, 2024

C6 vs. TLT LLP: Establishing Liability in Legal Negligence Introduction The case of Centenary 6 Limited (C6) against TLT LLP ([2024] CSIH 13) addresses critical issues surrounding legal negligence...

Reaffirming Standard Asset Realization Practices in Partnership Dissolutions: Insights from Bahia v Sidhu & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 605)

Date: Jun 4, 2024

Reaffirming Standard Asset Realization Practices in Partnership Dissolutions: Insights from Bahia v Sidhu & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 605) Introduction The case of Bahia v Sidhu & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Affirming Planning Authorities' Discretion and Judicial Review Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Graymount House Action Group v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 327

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Affirming Planning Authorities' Discretion and Judicial Review Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Graymount House Action Group v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 327 Introduction The case of Graymount...

Morris v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 328: Upholding Standards in Judicial Review of Planning Decisions

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Morris v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 328: Upholding Standards in Judicial Review of Planning Decisions Introduction In the landmark case of Morris v An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 328),...

Limitation on Police Duty of Care for Omissions: Holbeach v Chief Constable of PSNI [2024] NICA 45

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Limitation on Police Duty of Care for Omissions: Holbeach v Chief Constable of PSNI [2024] NICA 45 Introduction Holbeach v Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA 45)...

Constitutional Limits on Emergency Powers: Ring & Ors v Minister for Health & Ors ([2024] IEHC 323)

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Constitutional Limits on Emergency Powers: Ring & Ors v Minister for Health & Ors ([2024] IEHC 323) Introduction In the landmark case of Ring & Ors v Minister for Health & Ors ([2024] IEHC 323), the...

Heaphy v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2024] IEHC 322: Dismissal of Claims for Lack of Standing and No Reasonable Cause of Action

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Heaphy v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2024] IEHC 322: Dismissal of Claims for Lack of Standing and No Reasonable Cause of Action Introduction In the case of Heaphy v Governor and...

Employer Liability Reinforced in Workplace Safety: Keevey v Rigging and Machine Movers Ltd [2024] IEHC 339

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Employer Liability Reinforced in Workplace Safety: Keevey v Rigging and Machine Movers Ltd [2024] IEHC 339 Introduction The case of Keevey v Rigging and Machine Movers Ltd (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Upholding Judicial Discretion on Bad Character Evidence and Jury Discharge: King v BD [2024] NICA 46

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Upholding Judicial Discretion on Bad Character Evidence and Jury Discharge: King v BD [2024] NICA 46 Introduction In the landmark case King v BD ([2024] NICA 46), the Court of Appeal in Northern...

O'Neill v Revenue Commissioners: Upholding the Principle of Public Judicial Proceedings

Date: Jun 1, 2024

O'Neill v Revenue Commissioners: Upholding the Principle of Public Judicial Proceedings Introduction The case O'Neill v Revenue Commissioners (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 337) was heard by the High Court...