Mason Hayes & Curran partner Colin Monaghan and associate Anthony Strogen look at recent case law developments concerning data breach claims and the threshold for awarding compensation.
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Expert Reports: Who Refers?
Mr. Justice Twomey in the cases of Sarah Cahill v Brian Forristal and Rachel O'Riordan v Brian Forristal [2022] IEHC...
Judge refuses bid for boy who got injury settlement of €25,000 to remain anonymous over social media fears
Widespread restrictions on press coverage of personal injury cases involving minors would have massive ramifications for the media, the public and democracy itself, a court heard on Friday.
Irish Court of Appeal Rejects Partisan Expert Evidence
In a significant decision, the Irish Court of Appeal (the "Court") has warned of a possible culture of 'partisan advocates'...
The Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021
The Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021(the ‘Bill’) is currently under review at the Committee Stage.
Courts Service received 131 formal complaints in 2021
Complaint about lack of heating in Galway courthouse was made in December, while the absence of social distancing at Cork Circuit Court was flagged in May
Committee backs ‘swift passage’ for PIAB reform bill
Proposed reforms to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) should be implemented as swiftly as possible, an Oireachtas committee has said.
High Court: Defendant estopped from relying on Statute of Limitations following admission of liability and settlement requests
The High Court has held that a defendant was estopped from relying on the Statute of Limitations 1957 based on a clear and unequivocal admission of liability prior to the institution of personal injuries proceedings. The defendant had attempted to enter settlement negotiations with the plaintiff’s solicitor prior to the expiration of two years to bring the claim but no settlement occurred.
The introduction of class actions in Ireland
The EU Representative Actions Directive (EU) 2020/1828 is to be transposed into Irish law by 25 December 2022, with effect...