The employment relationship in Ireland is regulated by an extensive statutory framework, much of which finds its origin in European Community law.

In Eastern Power Networks plc and others v HMRC [2021] EWCA Civ 283, the Court of Appeal (CofA) has upheld the Upper Tribunal's (UT) decision that it was not appropriate to direct HMRC to issue...

2020 has arrived now, so what should businesses and practitioners expect? We look at current arbitration trends and where they might lead in the next twelve months and the years ahead.

The Constitutional Court has recently handed down a judgment which is expected to have a significant impact on the principles of the law of contract in South African law.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down a preliminary ruling decision on 28 November 2024 (C-293/23) considering the legal concept of a ‘self-consumption facility' within the meaning of section 3, no. 24a (or 24b) of the German Energy Industry Act.

In this case, the Court of Appeal heard two appeals together. They both concerned the scope of CPR r36 (offers to settle). Moore-Bick LJ prefaced his judgment with the comment that Part 36 embodies a self-contained code and it does not incorporate all the rules of law governing the formation of contracts.

In a welcome decision for charterers, the Commercial Court has clarified an as-yet unresolved point of law concerning the parameters of a ship owner's obligation to proceed to the loadport with utmost despatch.

Last month, the English Commercial Court (the Court) considered a challenge to an arbitral award under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act).

The Supreme Court of Canada has limited the ability of commercial parties to appeal an arbitrator's interpretation of a commercial contract.

It is vital for customers to ensure that their software development contracts contain appropriate provisions dealing with intellectual property rights.

As part of the new changes, a new body the Tax Appeals Tribunal of Eswatini (RATE) has been created, it is now operational and receiving cases effective 15 November 2022.

Jersey has established itself as a sophisticated offshore financial centre with robust legal frameworks for combating fraud and recovering assets. This comprehensive guide examines how Jersey's unique hybrid legal system, combining Norman customary law with modern English procedural approaches, provides powerful remedies including freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal relief, and cross-jurisdictional mechanisms to prevent the island from becoming a safe haven for fraudulent proceeds.

A recent judgment of the Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court (First Instance Circuit), delivered by Justice Fritz Brand, L v M [2025] QIC (F) 67...

EPO Technical Board of Appeal 3.5.07 has, in case T 0489/14 (Pedestrian simulation/CONNOR), referred questions to the Enlarged Board of appeal concerning what is to be considered technical in the fields of design and simulation.

The European Patent Office faces a critical procedural question: should patent descriptions be consulted when interpreting claims for added subject matter assessments, following the precedent set in G 1/24? A new referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal seeks clarity on claim interpretation methodology and the conditions for admissible referrals.

The boundaries of privilege in the regulatory process continue to raise practical issues for law firms.

A discussion on a recent case relating to the FOSFA 201 Prohibition clause in a contract for the supply of crude groundnut oil.

This article outlines the process for applying for summary judgment, including grounds for success, key timing, and situations where summary judgment may not be suitable, such as complex cases.

Justice J. R. Henderson of the Ontario Superior Court has awarded Inco $1,766,000 in legal costs arising from the Smith v. Inco nickel contamination class action in Port Colborne, Ontario.