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Derrane R. v. Court of Appeal: Landmark Ruling on Sentencing for Firearms and Drug Conspiracies

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Derrane R. v. Court of Appeal: Landmark Ruling on Sentencing for Firearms and Drug Conspiracies Introduction Derrane R. v. [2024] EWCA Crim 473 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Strict Evidentiary Standards in Appeals: Insights from Carlin & Anor v A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Strict Evidentiary Standards in Appeals: Insights from Carlin & Anor v A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP Introduction The case of Thomas Anthony Carlin and Maxine Karon Hughes v A&L Goodbody Northern...

Mitigating Factors in Contempt of Court Sentencing: Insights from RECLAIMING MOTION BY THE PRESIDING CORONER OF NORTHERN IRELAND AGAINST SOLDIER F [2024]

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Mitigating Factors in Contempt of Court Sentencing: Insights from RECLAIMING MOTION BY THE PRESIDING CORONER OF NORTHERN IRELAND AGAINST SOLDIER F [2024] Introduction In the case titled RECLAIMING...

Thompson R. v [2024] NICA 30: Establishing Standards for Conviction Safety in the Presence of Police Misconduct

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Thompson R. v [2024] NICA 30: Establishing Standards for Conviction Safety in the Presence of Police Misconduct Introduction The case of Thompson R. v [2024] NICA 30 represents a pivotal moment in...

Bissessur & Anor v McMillen (Approved) [2024] IEHC 220: Upholding Judicial Integrity in Estate Administration

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Bissessur & Anor v McMillen (Approved) [2024] IEHC 220: Upholding Judicial Integrity in Estate Administration Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in the case of...

Child-Centric Approach in Hague Convention Cases: Establishing a New Precedent

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Child-Centric Approach in Hague Convention Cases: Establishing a New Precedent Introduction The case titled Petition of FPS for Orders under the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 ([2024] CSOH 45)...

Digitally Overlaying Images in TV Broadcasts: Establishing Boundaries in Patent Infringement

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Digitally Overlaying Images in TV Broadcasts: Establishing Boundaries in Patent Infringement Introduction The case of Supponor Ltd & Anor v AIM Sport Development AG ([2024] EWCA Civ 396) adjudicated...

Enforcement of Non-Compete Clauses: Creganna Ltd v Cullen & Anor [2024] IEHC 231

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Enforcement of Non-Compete Clauses: Creganna Ltd v Cullen & Anor [2024] IEHC 231 Introduction The case of Creganna Ltd v Cullen & Anor ([2024] IEHC 231) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Apportionment of Costs in Public Procurement: Insights from Killaree Lighting Services Ltd v Mayo County Council [2024] IEHC 229

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Apportionment of Costs in Public Procurement: Insights from Killaree Lighting Services Ltd v Mayo County Council [2024] IEHC 229 Introduction In the landmark case of Killaree Lighting Services Ltd v...

Shabani v EWCA Crim 553: Procedural Fairness in Sentencing and the Necessity of a Newton Hearing

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Shabani v EWCA Crim 553: Procedural Fairness in Sentencing and the Necessity of a Newton Hearing Introduction In the case of Shabani, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 553), the England and Wales Court of...

Reaffirmation of the Duty of Disclosure in Criminal Trials: Insights from Lesley Clarkson Appeal [2024] HCJAC 13

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Reaffirmation of the Duty of Disclosure in Criminal Trials: Insights from Lesley Clarkson Appeal [2024] HCJAC 13 Introduction The appeal in the case of Lesley Clarkson [2024] HCJAC 13, heard by the...

Enhanced Judicial Emphasis on Clarity in Asylum Decisions and Application of Section 28(6): JR v IPAT [2024] IEHC 296

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Enhanced Judicial Emphasis on Clarity in Asylum Decisions and Application of Section 28(6): JR v IPAT [2024] IEHC 296 Introduction The case of J.R. v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal...

Sieudath v The Crown: Court of Appeal Clarifies Standards on Judicial Intervention in Sexual Offence Trials

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Sieudath v The Crown: Court of Appeal Clarifies Standards on Judicial Intervention in Sexual Offence Trials Introduction The case of Sieudath, R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 489) presents a significant...

Non-Feasance in Public Road Maintenance: Insights from Best v South Dublin County Council [2024]

Date: Apr 23, 2024

Non-Feasance in Public Road Maintenance: Insights from Best v South Dublin County Council [2024] Introduction Best v South Dublin County Council ([2024] IEHC 243) serves as a pivotal case in Irish...

Full and True Disclosure: High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards in Revenue Commissioners v Tobin (Approved) [2024] IEHC 196

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Full and True Disclosure: High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards in Revenue Commissioners v Tobin (Approved) [2024] IEHC 196 Introduction Revenue Commissioners v Tobin (Approved) [2024] IEHC 196...

Reinforcing the Primor Test: Striking Out Actions Due to Delay in Kernan & Anor v Sweeney & Anor (2024) IEHC 225

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Reinforcing the Primor Test: Striking Out Actions Due to Delay in Kernan & Anor v Sweeney & Anor (2024) IEHC 225 Introduction Kernan & Anor v Sweeney & Anor (2024) IEHC 225 is a landmark judgment...

Enhancing Minority Shareholder Protections through Comprehensive Discovery: Graiguearidda Ltd v Manders Terrance Ltd & Ors

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Enhancing Minority Shareholder Protections through Comprehensive Discovery: Graiguearidda Ltd v Manders Terrance Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Graiguearidda Ltd v Manders Terrance Ltd & Ors...

Prajapati v Minister: Court of Appeal Reaffirms Discretion in Sentencing Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Prajapati v Minister: Court of Appeal Reaffirms Discretion in Sentencing Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 Introduction The case of Prajapati, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 464) adjudicated by the England...

Enhancing Judicial Oversight: The KR & Anor v HSE Decision and Its Implications

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Enhancing Judicial Oversight: The KR & Anor v Health Service Executive (HSE) Decision and Its Implications Introduction The case of KR & Anor v Health Service Executive (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 255)...

Establishing Modular Trials for Delay Points in High Court Proceedings

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Establishing Modular Trials for Delay Points in High Court Proceedings Introduction The case of McGovern v. Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors (Approved), [2024] IEHC 210, adjudicated by the High...