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Changes to the monetary jurisdiction of the Civil Courts have taken place (since 3rd February 2014).

The Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (the "Act") was signed in to law on 6 August 2020 with most provisions commenced on 21 August 2020.

Matheson's ESG & Sustainability Group has published a comprehensive practice note on LexisNexis examining the civil litigation risks associated with environmental, social, and governance matters from an Irish legal perspective. The guide offers practical insights for understanding and navigating ESG-related litigation exposure in Ireland's evolving regulatory landscape.

In this video, Elaine Healy, Partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, discusses the Occupiers Liability Act 1995, as amended, which sets out the duty of care owed by occupiers...

In the case of Hickey v McGowan and Cosgrove, the plaintiff had his award of damages reduced by 10% from €350,000 to €315,000.

In its latest newsletter, the Law Reform Commission ("LRC") has indicated that its report on Third-Party Litigation Funding is at an advanced stage, with final stakeholder meetings planned for early 2026.

Anti-suit injunctions (‘ASIs') prevent a party that is subject to the issuing court's jurisdiction from commencing or continuing with proceedings in a foreign

Third-party funding of international commercial arbitration is now explicitly permitted in Ireland. Certain Supreme Court judgments had previously cast doubt on the status of third-party funding in Ireland...

Further to our Insolvency Update issued on 11 December 2017, a recent High Court case has demonstrated the courts' willingness to take firm action against litigants acting in defiance of court orders.

The "Report of the Review of the Administration of Civil Justice" (Report) was published in late 2020. It was the culmination of the work of a review group chaired by the former President of the High Court...

In Whelan v. AIB (Unreported Supreme Court 30/1/14) the third plaintiff, his wife and children, contracted for a loan to purchase land in Waterford for €25 Million, which later had a value less than €5 million.

An interesting decision of the High Court followed an application by Volkswagen (Ireland) for judicial review of the conduct of civil proceedings in the Castlebar District Court.

The Irish High Court has clarified the extent to which commercial property owners can use force to regain possession of their premises. In a case involving a warehouse sale following loan default and receivership, the court examined whether breaking glass and cutting through steel shutters constituted lawful recovery of property. The decision provides important guidance on the boundaries between legitimate property recovery and unlawful forcible entry.

A discussion on a recent case where the High Court had its first opportunity to consider whether "after the event" insurance policies could effectively be a substitute for security for costs.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed, or dramatically accelerated the rate of change, in working practices for people in all sectors of the economy.

In advance of the imminent application deadline of 25 June 2023, the Irish government has initiated the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill (Bill) before the Dáil.

Brownrigg v. Leacy related to a claim for damages by the plaintiff, Mr Frank Brownrigg, arising from the alleged negligence of the defendants.