A woman who defrauded her employer out of almost £2m (€2.36 million) can finally be identified almost six years after she...
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Negligent Mistatement
An action for negligent misstatement arises where Party A has carelessly made a statement to Party B, where the relationship between the parties is such that Party A owes Party B a duty of care.
5 Most Common Construction Site Injuries and Personal Injury Claims
Construction sites in Ireland and Northern Ireland are amongst some of the dangerous places to work in. Despite precautions to keep the workers and the construction site safe, dangers linger because of the great heights, working below ground, powerful machinery, and hazards from working near roadsides.
Network Rail Infrastructure v Williams & Waistell [2018] EWCA Civ 1514
With Japanese knotweed claims against surveyors on the rise, the outcome of Network Rail’s appeal against the first instance decision in the case brought by two homeowners, Mr Williams and Mr Waistell, has been awaited with interest.
How are Businesses’ Confidential Information and Trade Secrets Protected?
A thorny question which can arise on the termination of an individual’s employment and use of confidential information RE the former employer.
Professional Negligence
Professional negligence is subject to the general principles of negligence. Professional negligence is negligence in the course of a professional service or advice.
Effect of Brexit on Security for Costs Applications in Irish Courts
A recent High Court decision suggests that Brexit may impact the position of a UK Plaintiff in Irish Courts regarding security for costs applications.
Patricia Reddy v. John Bates [1983] I.R. 141
1983 WJSC-SC 3454 PATRICIA REDDY v. JOHN BATES Subject Headings: DAMAGES: assessment 29 07 1983...
Product Liability law in Ireland
A look at Product Liability law in Ireland and the potential avenues of redress in the event that there is a defect in a manufacturer’s product.