periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

High Court Establishes Stringent Criteria for Dismissing Claims Due to Delay: Newport & Anor v Connolly (2024) IEHC 246

Date: Apr 13, 2024

High Court Establishes Stringent Criteria for Dismissing Claims Due to Delay: Newport & Anor v Connolly (2024) IEHC 246 Introduction The case of Newport & Anor v Connolly t/a Greenhills Co Ownership...

Affirmation of Unfair Prejudice under Companies Act 2006: Comprehensive Analysis of Allan Davidson & Others v Pinz Bowling Limited [2024] ScotCS CSOH_42

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Affirmation of Unfair Prejudice under Companies Act 2006: Comprehensive Analysis of Allan Davidson & Others v Pinz Bowling Limited [2024] ScotCS CSOH_42 Introduction The case of Allan Davidson and...

Crown Vicarious Liability and Judicial Independence: Insights from X v Sheriff John Albert Brown and The Lord Advocate [2024] SCOTCS CSIH_6

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Crown Vicarious Liability and Judicial Independence: Insights from X v Sheriff John Albert Brown and The Lord Advocate [2024] ScotCS CSIH_6 Introduction The case X v Sheriff John Albert Brown and The...

Enhanced Interpretation of Section 192A Tax Exemptions in Employment-Related Settlements: Siddiqi v Revenue Commissioners ([2024] IEHC 195)

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Enhanced Interpretation of Section 192A Tax Exemptions in Employment-Related Settlements: Siddiqi v Revenue Commissioners ([2024] IEHC 195) Introduction The High Court of Ireland rendered a pivotal...

Holistic Approach to Evidence Assessment in Fact-Finding Hearings: A (A Child) (Facts-Finding: Head Injury) [2024] EWCA Civ 327

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Holistic Approach to Evidence Assessment in Fact-Finding Hearings: A (A Child) (Fact-Finding: Head Injury) [2024] EWCA Civ 327 Introduction The case of A (A Child) [2024] EWCA Civ 327 centers on a...

Taylor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 416: Enhanced Framework for Categorizing Harm and Culpability in Aggravated Burglary Cases

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Taylor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 416: Enhanced Framework for Categorizing Harm and Culpability in Aggravated Burglary Cases Introduction Taylor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 416 is a significant appellate judgment...

Hughes & Anor v R (2024): Reevaluating Equitable Interests in Confiscation Proceedings

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Hughes & Anor v R (2024): Reevaluating Equitable Interests in Confiscation Proceedings Introduction The case of Hughes & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 357) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Establishing Higher Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Receivership Cases: O'Brien v Markham [2024] IEHC 202

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Establishing Higher Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Receivership Cases: O'Brien v Markham [2024] IEHC 202 1. Introduction The case of O'Brien & Anor v Markham & Ors ([2024] IEHC 202)...

Unreasonable Delay Justifies Vacating Lis Pendens: Promontoria (Finn) Ltd v Markham [2024] IEHC 201

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Unreasonable Delay Justifies Vacating Lis Pendens: Promontoria (Finn) Ltd v Markham [2024] IEHC 201 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland decision Promontoria (Finn) Limited v Thomas Markham...

Doran v Tailte Éireann [2024] IEHC 209: Reinforcing Strict Adherence to Judicial Review Time Limits

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Doran v Tailte Éireann [2024] IEHC 209: Reinforcing Strict Adherence to Judicial Review Time Limits Introduction Doran v Tailte Éireann ([2024] IEHC 209) is a significant judgment delivered by Mr....

Stokoe v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: Upholding Convictions Amidst Counsel Preparedness Challenges

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Stokoe v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: Upholding Convictions Amidst Counsel Preparedness Challenges Introduction The case of Stokoe, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 417 presents a critical examination of...

Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IESC 13: Pioneering Interpretation of Protected Structures and Judicial Standards for Development Plan Contraventions

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IESC 13 Introduction The case of Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála ([2024] IESC 13) represents a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ireland, addressing critical...

Reaffirmation of Persistent Restraining Order Breach Under Sentencing Code: Westguard, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 378

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Reaffirmation of Persistent Restraining Order Breach Under Sentencing Code: Westguard, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 378 Introduction The case of Westguard, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 378 addresses the severe...

Comprehensive Commentary on DCB v R [2024] EWCA Crim 554

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Judicial Endorsement of Sentencing in DCB v R: Implications for Historic Sexual Offences Introduction The case of DCB, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 554) represents a significant appellate decision by the...

Establishing the Tax Main Purpose Standard in Intra-group Loan Structures: BlackRock HoldCo 5 v HMRC [2024] EWCA Civ 330

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Establishing the Tax Main Purpose Standard in Intra-group Loan Structures: BlackRock HoldCo 5, LLC v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs [2024] EWCA Civ 330 Introduction The case of...

Strict Adherence to Time Limits in Judicial Review: McDonagh v Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission [2024] IEHC 200

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Strict Adherence to Time Limits in Judicial Review: McDonagh v Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission [2024] IEHC 200 Introduction In the landmark case of McDonagh v Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission...

McHugh v Minister for the Environment: Establishing Precedence on Locus Standi and Statute of Limitations in Environmental Law

Date: Apr 12, 2024

McHugh v Minister for the Environment: Establishing Precedence on Locus Standi and Statute of Limitations in Environmental Law Introduction The case of Harry McHugh v Minister for the Environment,...

Maher v Dublin City Council [2024]: DSA Levies Do Not Supersede Existing Mortgage Charges

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Maher v Dublin City Council [2024]: DSA Levies Do Not Supersede Existing Mortgage Charges Introduction Maher v Dublin City Council is a landmark decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Ireland on...

Dillon v Irish Life Assurance PLC: Clarifying Civil Actions Under PIAB and GDPR

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Dillon v Irish Life Assurance PLC: Clarifying Civil Actions Under PIAB and GDPR Introduction Dillon v Irish Life Assurance PLC ([2024] IEHC 203) is a pivotal judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Barry...

Cerelia Group Holdings SAS v Competition and Markets Authority: Upholding CMA’s Merger Control Discretion and Judicial Review Standards

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Cerelia Group Holdings SAS v Competition and Markets Authority: Upholding CMA’s Merger Control Discretion and Judicial Review Standards Introduction The case of Cerelia Group Holdings SAS & Anor v...