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Article 10/11/2022
The Irish Court of Appeal has voiced strong criticism of the “hired gun” expert who takes on the role of advocate, and has signalled much tighter control and greater enforcement of the rules relating to expert evidence (Duffy v McGee Insulation Services). The Court also warned that lawyers who call experts who do not comply with their duties to the Court may face adverse consequences in respect of legal costs.
Case review 22/02/2021
Murphy v HSE, a recent Court of Appeal decision, confirmed the correct legal test for the renewal of a Summons under Order 8 RSC, whereby it is now sufficient for the plaintiff to demonstrate “special circumstances” to justify the renewal.
Article 19/01/2021
Under new plans announced by the government and no doubt as a result of COVID-related issues over the past year, employees will be afforded the right to work remotely and the right to disconnect.
Article 05/03/2019
Following recent judgments in England and Wales moving in favour of insurance brokers and their professional indemnity insurers, this article provides an overview of the standards required of insurance brokers and other professionals who advise insured clients in several key jurisdictions.
Case review 15/08/2018
On 27 July 2018, the Supreme Court upheld a 2011 High Court decision that a non-party to proceedings, who was a director and shareholder of the insolvent plaintiff companies, was personally liable for the costs awarded against those companies.
