Introduction A recent Court of Appeal Judgment, delivered by Mr Justice Brian O’Moore1 has clarified the law surrounding the defence of qualified privilege as provided for in S.18 of the Defamation Act 2009 (the “2009 Act”) in particular in relation to publications in the mass media. Background On 08 June 2016, Iconic Newspapers published an…
They haven’t even picked a jury yet for his New York criminal case, and Donald Trump is doing his damnedest to get himself held in contempt. His in-court antics — falling asleep, playing on his phone, refusing to stand and face the potential jurors, being fed a constant stream of happy news by a young…
World Earth Day is an annual reminder of our collective responsibility towards the planet we call home. Since its inception, this day has been a rallying force for environmental awareness, advocacy, and action. Each year on April 22, people from all corners celebrate the Earth’s natural beauty, reflect on its challenges, and commit to safeguarding…
19 April 2024 Potter Clarkson To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Yesterday, in a highly anticipated ruling,1 the UPC Court of Appeal (“CoA”) dismissed an appeal brought by Ocado in its litigation in the UPC against Autostore, following a decision by the…
Yes this is about the YSL trial. With all of the hits coming out of this trial, we might not even need Barter 7. For those behind, the shenanigans include: Months spent just on jury selection Attorneys being ordered to buy people lunch $10 fines per cell phone ring The choice between homework assignments or…
Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators must equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their academic success. This…
Remarks by Central Bank’s Deputy Governor, Sharon Donnery, at the Financial Industry Forum On 28 March 2024, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”), Sharon Donnery, gave opening remarks at the third meeting of the Central Bank’s Financial Industry Forum – International Subgroup. Her remarks focused on the development of the…
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by American Lawyer, how many Biglaw firms earned over $2 billion in gross revenue last year? Hint: The list is led by Kirkland & Ellis which notched over $7 billion in gross revenue. See the answer on the next…
Crowdfunding for animal welfare has become an increasingly popular way to raise funds to help our furry friends. It is a way for individuals, non-profit organisations, and other groups to come together to support animal welfare causes through donations from the public. One of the reasons crowdfunding is so effective is that it is a…
Ohio Wesleyan University and Columbus State Community College are collaborating to address societal challenges and help Columbus State students more quickly, easily, and affordably earn bachelor’s degrees at Ohio Wesleyan. The schools unveiled a trio of collaborations April 18 at Columbus State’s Delaware Campus, highlighted by the Tuition Match Program. President Dr. David Harrison (left)…