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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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Obtaining Security for Costs in Irish Litigation
In Ireland, if a defendant thinks it might be difficult to get the plaintiff to pay for costs after the case, they can ask the court to make the plaintiff provide security. This requires the plaintiff to put up security by way of cash or a bond before the case can move forward. This ensures […]
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The Hiring Mirror: What PIAB’s Job Postings Reveal About Public Trust
In the mosaic of public discourse, the scrutiny of governmental institutions is both a privilege and a necessity of an informed citizenry. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) serves a vital function within the tapestry of our social fabric, evaluating compensation claims with a promise of fairness and efficiency. Yet, as the poet W.B. Yeats […]
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Analysis: The art of staying anonymous — a game-changing decision for data anonymisation
A recent decision of the European General Court has shifted the goalposts for data anonymisation. In Single Resolution Board (SRB) v European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) (Case T-557/20), the General Court held that: The decision is under appeal to the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU). If upheld, the decision’s impact will mean that the General […]
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