Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

The Irish High Court has clarified the standards for material non-disclosure in ex parte Letters Rogatory applications, examining when procedural omissions warrant setting aside judicial assistance orders. This decision explores the balance between full disclosure obligations and the court's discretion to maintain orders where non-disclosure was inadvertent and no prejudice resulted.

The High Court examined whether an order giving effect to Letters Rogatory should be set aside due to alleged material non-disclosure and claims of oppression. The case arose from a dispute over the sale of the World Marathon Challenge event, involving intellectual property rights and parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.

The High Court has granted a Norwich Pharmacal order, directing RTÉ (Ireland’s national public broadcaster) to disclose unedited footage captured as part of an undercover investigation into alleged failures of care at two Irish nursing homes.

The French Court of Cassation has established a critical limitation on enforcing arbitral awards against State-linked entities when EU financial stability objectives are at stake. In a landmark ruling involving Greece's asset management vehicle HCAP, the Court held that while creditors may generally pursue assets of State emanations, this doctrine must yield when enforcement would undermine EU-mandated restructuring and stabilization programs. This decision fundamentally reshapes enforcement strategy for ar

A U.S. District Court ruling in Blasket Renewable Investments v. Kingdom of Spain establishes critical boundaries for post-judgment discovery against foreign sovereigns, confirming that judgment creditors may pursue broad asset discovery while protecting sensitive military information and requiring evidentiary support before treating state-linked entities as the sovereign itself.

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When an executor or administrator fails to progress an estate, beneficiaries face uncertainty about their inheritance and limited information about what is causing the delay. This article examines the legal remedies available to heirs in Cyprus, from requesting accounts and court directions to seeking removal and replacement of an inactive personal representative.

The Court of Justice of the European Union applies a rigorous standard when evaluating urgency in applications for provisional measures, requiring applicants to demonstrate immediate and irreparable harm. This strict interpretation shapes the strategic considerations for parties seeking interim relief in EU intellectual property disputes. Understanding these procedural requirements is essential for effectively navigating emergency applications before European courts.

A defendant may have a sound answer to a claim and still face judgment if the court papers go unanswered. Once proceedings have been served, the first priority is to establish the deadline for responding. The merits of the dispute can then be examined without the defence being put at risk by a missed procedural step.

Explore how the intersection of law and literature enriches legal practice through interpretive tools, rhetorical strategies, and cultural insights. Discover how literary analysis can demystify legal language and foster a more reflective, humane approach to justice.

Two officers, Jonathan Santana and Jason Smith, claim that the film "contains too many real details" taken from a real 2016 case in which more than USD 21 million concealed in buckets, in which they played key roles as investigators.

Ireland's new Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Bill 2026 introduces comprehensive protections against abusive litigation designed to silence journalists, activists, and citizens exercising their right to public participation. The legislation empowers courts to swiftly dismiss meritless claims, impose costs and damages on plaintiffs, and provides mechanisms to address cross-border SLAPP proceedings.