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Court of Appeal: Defendant entitled to plenary hearing of fund’s €3.39 million claim
The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal brought by a defendant in summary judgment proceedings, stating that she had an arguable defence to the €3.39 million claim.
Published 28 July 2021
Courts Service's speedy response to pandemic recognised
Ireland had a busy legal year with 580,000 new cases coming to court despite the pandemic, the Courts Service annual report shows.
Published 28 July 2021
Costa Coffee landlord disputes frustration claim over €367,000 arrears
A Costa Coffee landlord is fighting claims that the lease for the Dundrum Town Centre café was frustrated by the pandemic and is pursuing a claim for €367,000 in unpaid rent, The Irish Times reports.
Published 28 July 2021
Witness discussion greater predictor of misinformation than intoxication
New research has found that witnesses are almost seven times more likely to include misinformation if a crime has been discussed with co-witnesses and that intoxicated witnesses give accurate accounts but remember fewer details.
Published 28 July 2021
Deals roundup
Our regular round-up of deals involving Irish law firms. Submit your deals to newsdesk@irishlegal.com.
Published 28 July 2021
CKT recognised as top firm
Cork-based law firm Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) has been recognised by Chambers and Partners as one of the top law firms in Ireland.
Published 28 July 2021
Virtual celebration welcomes Ireland's newest citizens
A virtual celebration event was held last night to welcome 1,000 new Irish citizens.
Published 28 July 2021
TLT reports £100m turnover ahead of 2025 strategy
TLT has reported an 11 per cent increase in turnover to hit £110 million as announced a new strategy to 2025.
Published 28 July 2021
London: Macfarlanes’ partners break £2m pay barrier
A wealth management law firm's equity partners have broken the £2 million pay barrier, putting them above their magic circle rivals.
Published 28 July 2021
And finally… horse sacrifice
A collector in Germany has lost a legal battle to reclaim Hitler's monumental horses that once stood outside the Reich Chancellery.
Published 28 July 2021
High Court: Winding up petition brought against company for unpaid rent refused
The High Court has refused a winding up petition for a company that had not paid rent for its commercial premises in over a year on the basis that there was a bona fide dispute over the terms of the lease. The court determined that there was a genuine dispute over a clause which provided for the suspension of rent payments.
Published 27 July 2021
123 members signed up to Bar's fee recovery service
In its first year of service, 123 members signed up to the Bar of Ireland's practice support and fee recovery service for assistance in recovering overdue fee notes.
Published 27 July 2021
Thumbs down for emoji wage negotiations
An employer has been described as "incredibly stupid" by an employment law expert after the company used emojis to communicate important workplace issues.
Published 27 July 2021
Details of banker accountability bill to be published
An outline of proposed laws to make it easier for the Central Bank of Ireland to fine and disqualify senior financial sector managers is expected to be published today by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.
Published 27 July 2021
Taylor Wessing announces new partners to open TW Ireland in Dublin
International law firm Taylor Wessing has confirmed the appointment of its latest partners, as part of its expansion plans to open in Ireland.
Published 27 July 2021
