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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Key Takeaways from the Injuries Resolution Board Award Report 2023
The Injuries Resolution Board’s latest report offers insights into personal injury claims in Ireland, showing a significant drop in average award values under the Personal Injury Guidelines. Acceptance rates are on the rise, suggesting a shift in claimant attitudes. Additionally, the report highlights a decrease in the number of claims being submitted, attributed to various factors including Covid-19 and remote working. Overall, the report paints a picture of a changing landscape in personal injury claims.
High Court: Circuit Court’s decision on Charleville Park Hotel discrimination appeal quashed due to unfair
The High Court has determined that the Circuit Court hearing of a hotel discrimination appeal brought by members of the...
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...
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.
Twitter ordered to pay €550k to former senior employee, a record for unfair dismissal in Ireland
Elon Musk’s Twitter International UC ordered to pay €550,131 unfair dismissal award to former employee after ‘Fork in the Road’ email dispute in Dublin.
Travel giant says screen-scraping case should not have been heard in the United States
Booking.com is seeking to reverse a high-profile case involving screen-scraping of fares from Ryanair’s website, arguing the trial should not have been held in the US.
Irish Court Rules Arbitration is for Everyone
The High Court recently addressed a case involving Michael Flatley and his insurers, Hiscox, over an arbitration clause in his insurance policy for his renovated mansion. The court assessed whether the clause was unfair to Mr Flatley as a consumer.
Motor insurance costs rise slightly in first half of 2023, as damage claim costs soar
The Alliance for Insurance Reform also remarked that the figures ‘the only ones that benefit from settling though litigation are the legal profession’.