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Duty of Care (Part 2)
Limits to Neighbour Principle The famous neighbour principle re-stated the general basis of liability in negligence. It stated, that “you must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour”. The test identified a neighbour, as a person who is so closely and directly […]
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Duty of Care (Part 1)
Meaning of Negligence I Negligence is used in a number of senses. In one sense, it refers to a person’s state of mind. An act is negligent, where it is done without giving due weight to the risks involved. A person (and his state of mind) may be negligent, even though the person considers the […]
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A general introduction to dispute resolution in Ireland
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Enforcement of Settlement
An agreement to settle litigation typically involves enforcement mechanisms. Find out how the High Court recently addressed the need for new proceedings to enforce a settlement.
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Why There’s a Summer Silence in Legal News: Understanding Court Recesses and How They Impact Cases
Have you been waiting for updates on your legal case, only to be met with radio silence over the summer months? You’re not alone. July and August often seem like a quiet time in the legal world, with few case developments making the headlines. The reason? Ireland’s courts go into their annual summer recess during […]
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Opinion: Justice delayed is justice denied
Dr. Healy and Dr. Keenan discuss the urgent need for reforms to prevent lengthy sexual offence trials from re-traumatising victims. Delays are a major concern.
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A Comprehensive Look at the Impact of the Personal Injuries Guidelines: Key Cases and Future Directions
Explore the pivotal Supreme Court decision in Brigid Delaney’s case, shaping the future of Personal Injuries Guidelines. Key legal challenges and implications for upcoming reviews are discussed in detail.
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Extending time to Appeal against a decision of a professional regulator
The Supreme Court in Ireland recently ruled on the jurisdiction of the High Court to extend time for appeals of professional regulator decisions. This has implications for other regulatory bodies.
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High Court clarifies procedural steps in data breach cases where stress/anxiety is pleaded
Beauchamps partner Thomas O’Dwyer and knowledge lawyer Sinead Grace discuss an appeal from a Circuit Court decision regarding applications to the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB). This was an appeal from a Circuit Court decision where the key issue was whether a plaintiff who pleads stress/anxiety because of a data breach should have made an […]
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How much is a lawyer really worth?
With recent commentary from High Court judges past and present, the issue of legal costs in Ireland has arisen once again. Killian Flood writes on the issue of legal costs from a barrister’s perspective. Two weeks ago, Mr Justice Peter Kelly returned to the judge’s bench in Court 4 to deliver a keynote speech marking […]
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