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Injury sustained by dog bite
The plaintiff in this case suffered horrific injuries from a pit bull terrier while visiting her friend’s house. The dog was under the control of the friend’s parents whom the plaintiff sued for negligence and breach of statutory duty under the Control of Dogs Act....
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY – Binding Contract
What is required for a binding contract is sometimes overlooked by the unwary and even a practiced property investor can sometimes be tripped up. Even if you do the deal and shake hands with the selling agent and he takes a payment off you for the booking deposit...
Correcting Errors in the Land Registry
The Registration of Title Act 1964 established the Land Registry system for maintaining a record of ownership of land in this country. All new transfers of land must be registered with the Land Registry. The Registrar of Titles is appointed by the Government to run...
Frank Callanan SC, a Big Friendly Giant, a Colossus departs the stage
The news is terrible. To hear that my friend Frank has passed away leaves a gaping void, a chasm that was previously filled with all of Frank's great presence and joyful qualities. His traits were many and varied. Spend any time with Frank and you came away feeling...
Judges Take a Knife to Victims
The publication of the latest “Personal Injuries Guidelines” which was adopted by the Judicial Council on the 6th of March 2021 is a not simply a slap in the face of victims. It is more like an aggravated violent assault with sharpened knives. I am surprised...
FBD Business Interruption Case
In this article, I try to summarise the recent FBD business interruption insurance policy judgment. The case Hyper Trust Limited Trading As the Leopardstown Inn and FBD Insurance plc and linked cases ran before Judge Denis McDonald in the Commercial Court...
Insurers Trying to Avoid Business Interruption Claims
In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, it seems that insurers are back to business as usual – trying to avoid business interruption claims. A number of insurance companies provide business interruption cover to business who have paid premiums for years in the...
Legal Considerations from Covid-19
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Legal Consideration Arising From Covid-19
Employment issues The first thought in ever employer’s mind is what we do to protect staff and make sure that we can manage cash flow so we can re-open. Some businesses have been told to shut down already. Some businesses have closed voluntarily. Some look like...
GUIDANCE AND FAQs FOR EMPLOYERS ON BUSINESS DISRUPTION, LAY-OFF AND SHORT-TIME
What is “lay-off” and what is “short-time”? The impact of COVID-19 on the economy means that many employers are now considering whether to lay off employees or put them on short-time for longer periods of time. In certain circumstances, if employees are laid off or...