Alison Meaney, BCL Law International graduate, University College Cork Alison is a recent BCL Law International graduate at University College Cork. She is currently completing her FE-1 examinations in advance of beginning her 2027 training contract. She would like to extend her heartfelt thanks to her family for their unwavering support throughout her academic journey, asContinue reading “Mediation and Access to Justice in Ireland: A Critical Appraisal of ADR’s Role in the Civil Justice System”
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Bilateral Agreements and International Competition Law: A Critical Analysis of the Role of Bilateralism In International Competition Enforcement
Eduard Strimbu, paralegal at Fieldfisher Ireland LLP, LLM graduate from University College Dublin Eduard Strimbu is a paralegal at Fieldfisher Ireland LLP, where he works in the area of Public and Regulatory Law. He recently completed an LLM in International Commercial Law from University College Dublin, during which he developed an interest in competition law,Continue reading “Bilateral Agreements and International Competition Law: A Critical Analysis of the Role of Bilateralism In International Competition Enforcement”
Taking a Personal Injury and Privacy Perspective to Fix Disproportionate and Inconsistent Awards of Damages in Defamation Actions
[G]iven the unpredictability of awards of damages from juries and appellate courts, either a soft Cap aligned with personal injury and/or privacy awards, or a Book of Quantum loosely aligned with the same, could assist in assessing the level of compensatory damages in defamation actions.
AI and the Global Financial System: Innovative Risks and Regulatory Challenges
The future of AI regulation in financial services lies in finding this balanced approach that encourages innovation while safeguarding the future stability of the financial system. Ongoing collaboration… will be essential to ensure that AI technologies are deployed ethically, transparently, and in a manner that benefits society as a whole.
‘From Legal Roulette to Reform: How Can Ireland End the Judicial Lottery of Prenuptial Agreements?’
Under the current framework of Irish law, the enforceability of premarital contracts remains an uncertain and unresolved issue. At present, we are confronted with the same lack of clarity that plagues separating spouses as they enter the courtroom, anxiously seeking resolution and closure in their divorce proceedings.
A Comparison of Pre-insolvency Reorganisation Proceedings in Ireland and Germany
“But is the Irish procedure really a best practice model for the German one? What features has the German legislator “adopted” and has it gone in its own, new way? And is this path the better one? The study illustrates the increased influence of European law, the rapid reaction of the legislator to economic crises and the different levels of state and private influence in restructuring proceedings.”
Case Note: O’Brien v. Byrne and Anor [2023] IEHC 367
By Ben Casey. Ben Casey is a 2nd year Law (BCL) with Politics student in University College Dublin. Alongside his studies Ben volunteers with the UCD Student Legal Service Free Legal Advice Clinic and works as the Careers and Academics Officer for the UCD Law Society. Ben was selected as one of the winners ofContinue reading “Case Note: O’Brien v. Byrne and Anor [2023] IEHC 367”
Case Note: McCool Controls and Engineering Ltd v Honeywell Controls Systems Ltd [2024] IESC 5
By Cathal Gormley. Cathal Gormley is a second-year BCL student at University College Dublin. He was selected as the winner of UCD Law Review’s annual case note competition for his work on McCool Controls and Engineering Ltd v Honeywell Controls Systems Ltd. In his analysis, Cathal explores the impact of this landmark decision on theContinue reading “Case Note: McCool Controls and Engineering Ltd v Honeywell Controls Systems Ltd [2024] IESC 5”
Does Article 267 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union place the Court of Justice of the European Union at the apex of a hierarchical EU system?
By Charlotte Choy. Charlotte is a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws candidate at the University of Hong Kong and a recent LLB graduate from the University College London. With a diverse background encompassing experiences in London, Beijing, and Hong Kong, she has developed an interest in Criminal Law, EU Law, and Public Law. Article 267 ofContinue reading “Does Article 267 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union place the Court of Justice of the European Union at the apex of a hierarchical EU system?”
The Chagos Advisory Opinion: Evaluation of the Status Development of the Right to Self-Determination in International Law
By Isabelle O’Connor Isabelle is a 2023 UCD BCL graduate. Since graduating, she has dedicated herself to becoming a qualified attorney and is due to take the US Bar exam. In the interim, she has been working diligently on sexual assault and medical malpractice cases. She plans on pursuing a master’s degree in legal forensicContinue reading “The Chagos Advisory Opinion: Evaluation of the Status Development of the Right to Self-Determination in International Law”
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