Latest Issues
Insult to injury? Medical report payment problems
The Injuries Resolution Board’s assessments of section 44 medical report fees and the issue of consistent shortfalls in personal-injury claimants’ medical-report fees – in breach of the board’s own mission statement – both require statutory review. Maria Lakes tears off the band-aid
True grit: shooting straight on compliance
The compliance function has oversight of the rules that are integral to the culture and behaviour of any organisation. Successfully engaging compliant behaviour involves effective communication and technology combined. David Cowan encourages you to get your GRITTS.
Confessions of a Juror: behind the scenes in the criminal courts
Days serving on a jury in the Criminal Courts of Justice are regarded as ‘short’, but with all the prep and stress, it’s far from it. Those looking forward to ‘a week off work’ start to realise that it’s no doddle doing your civic duty. An anonymous juror gives some insights into their experience of jury service in the CCJ.
Putting a plug in it: online reviews can land you in hot water
Recent Irish cases have clarified the application of defamation law in relation to online comments – and when extensions to the time limit for making claims can be provided. Lisa Carty, Laura Finn, and Jane Bourke click ‘thumbs down'.
Let slip the dogs of law
Dog Law Ireland maintains that current legislation is barking up the wrong tree. Hannah Unger, Demi Mullen, and Carrie McMeel blow the dog whistle to suggest how we can best help man’s best friend.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's an IP dispute.
Superman faces his toughest battle yet: the forces of copyright law. Will he prevail, or could a copyright claim deal a killer blow to DC Comics and Warner Bros? Simon Carty hides the kryptonite.
Two can keep a secret
The European Data Protection Board has published its opinion on the processing of personal data in the context of AI models. Elaine Morrissey deletes her cookies
Sea change: the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority is key to reforming governance
The establishment of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority in July 2023 is a key element of the new legislative and regulatory framework that has brought about a significant reform of marine governance in Ireland. John C Healy plumbs the depths
Family fortunes: The family-law system is on the verge of its most radical overhaul in a century
Radical overhaul of the family-law system will be the biggest change to Ireland’s courts system for over a century, but we can’t afford to wait for change to happen – we need it now, argues Keith Walsh SC.
Clash of the titans: copyright and the new AI Act
There is uncertainty among copyright holders as to how they can create a legally effective reservation of rights within the rapidly evolving age of artificial intelligence. Mark Hyland is not a robot.