Recoverability of Probable Loss of Means-Tested Disability Allowance Triggered by a Damages Award Case: Duggan v Logan and Anor (Approved) [2026] IEHC 266 Court: High Court of Ireland Judge: Quinn J....
Section 58(9) Asset Transfers: Data-Protection Liabilities “in respect of” a Mortgage Account Move with the Account Case: O'Toole v EBS Designated Activity Company and Anor (Approved) [2026] IEHC 247...
Section 5 “Causer/Allower” Liability: the Act Itself Can Supply the “Significant Risk”, and the Crown Need Not Prove Which Alternative Applies 1) Introduction In R. v SGQ [2026] EWCA Crim 649, the...
Negligence in Driving Through Pedestrian Crowds While Towing a Trailer, and Heightened Pedestrian Care When Walking on the Road 1) Introduction In Conway v O'Connell [2026] IEHC 260, the High Court...
Proving the Competent Authority’s “Sufficient Expertise” in EIA: Evidential Burden, Pleading Discipline, and the Limits of Candour 1) Introduction In Rogers v An Coimisiun Pleanala and Anor...
Article 8 and Concurrent Family Proceedings: No Automatic Right to Remain Pending Child-Arrangements Litigation Case: Ahmed v The Secretary of State for the Home Department Citation: [2026] EWCA Civ...
Severe Punishment Parts for Premeditated Knife Murder by a 21-Year-Old: Individualised “Young People” Assessment and Limited Value of Cross-Case Comparisons Court: High Court of Justiciary (Appeal...
Misrepresentation Claims Against a Main Contract Do Not Defeat a Separately Valid Arbitration Clause (Model Law Arts 8 & 16) Introduction In O'Callaghan v O'Callaghan and Ors (Approved) [2026] IEHC...
Guilty Plea Credit: Exception F1 Is Narrow Where the Defendant Already Knows the Allegation Case: Henry-Godwin, R. v Neutral citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 584 Court: Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...
Fair Procedures and Late Appeals: No Constitutional Duty on IPAT to Invite Further Submissions Before Refusing an Extension of Time 1) Introduction This commentary addresses PS v The International...
Costs in Will Construction Suits After the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015: “Lis Inter Partes” Beneficiary Disputes, Segmented Orders, and Charging Costs to the Losing Beneficiaries’ Gifts 1....
Setting Aside a Regular Default Judgment: Exceptional Solicitor Misconduct, Evidential Opacity, and Arguable Defences Can Outweigh Finality Despite Long Delay 1) Introduction In Pepper Finance...
Principle 7/Outcome 7.5 Require a Threshold of “Sufficient Seriousness” (No Automatic Liability for Any Regulatory Breach) Case: Dentons UK and Middle East LLP v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd...
Overnight Transcripts for Fact Witnesses: Late Applications and the Limits of “Tailoring” Objections 1. Introduction In S.T. v W.X. (overnight transcripts, oral evidence, cross-examination)...
Part 36 Settlement and Henderson Abuse: Distinct Unpleaded Contract Claims May Proceed, but Known Unreserved Infringement Claims Are Barred 1. Introduction In Lish v The Northern Block Ltd & Anor...
Section 17A Coroners Act (NI) 1959: “Reasonableness” Balancing Must Be Determined at the Production Stage (Absent PII), Not Deferred to a Later Disclosure Exercise 1. Introduction This decision of...
Late recruitment is not mitigation where participation is full: sentencing false imprisonment with sustained humiliation, and consecutive punishment for distinct prohibited-firearm possession Case: R...
Age at Sentence Cannot Uplift a Youth-Discounted Robbery Sentence; Avoid Double Counting Business Harm 1) Introduction In R v Oluwasina [2026] EWCA Crim 594, the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...
Youth sentencing reductions are not automatic, and extended sentences may stand despite a mistaken “qualifying offence” route where the 4‑year term condition is met 1) Introduction In Ali, R. v...
Cross-Border Defamation Jurisdiction: Proof of Irish Publication and a Strict Forum Conveniens Control under Brussels Recast and Order 11 1) Introduction This High Court judgment ([2026] IEHC 243,...