IN NOVEMBER of 2010 the Law Society of Ireland established a task force to consider whether or not existing guidance and regulations relating to solicitors acting for both vendor and purchaser in property transactions were adequate to protect the public interest and to make any appropriate recommendations. It was chaired by Catherine Treacy, former chief […]
Quinn says case for jailing him not proven
THE FORMER Anglo Irish Bank has failed to tell the Supreme Court exactly what Seán Quinn jnr is being held in prison for and has conceded there was “no direct evidence” to support a finding of contempt against him, his lawyer argued yesterday. While just one finding of contempt was made against Quinn, he was […]
Parents of severely brain-damaged boy face legal bill of €500,000
THE PARENTS of a severely brain-damaged child are facing a legal bill of more than €500,000 after losing their High Court action over alleged negligence in their son’s treatment after birth at the National Maternity Hospital. Linda Duffy, of Glen Drive, The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin, wiped away tears as Mr Justice Seán Ryan said he […]
Ruling may affect financial entitlements of ex-spouses
THE HIGH Court has delivered a judgment that is likely to change the way in which separated and divorced spouses are provided for following the death of either party. A judgment delivered recently by Mr Justice Michael Peart means it will no longer be routine for a court to issue a “blocking order” preventing an […]