Legal News (Litigation & Dispute Resolution)

Figures made available recently by the Courts Service reveal the Supreme Court’s record during the Court of Appeal's first full year in operation. Stephen McGuinness reports.

Is street art – or graffiti – public or private property? Jeremy Erwin outlines a recent case that settled the question for one mural and its famous creator.

Matthew Austin offers an overview of the first year of the new Irish civil and criminal appeals system.

The Court of Appeal was recently asked to consider an appeal from the High Court which centred on whether a deed could be amended to remove a clause that had allegedly been added in by mistake. It was found that sharp practice by one party led to the other’s mistake and so the deed could be rectified. Fiona Shipsey reports.

The High Court recently granted an application to stay court proceedings pending arbitration despite the fact that the applicant defendant had engaged in the proceedings, which had advanced beyond the initial stages. Matthew Austin reports.

Aoife Nally outlines a recent case that highlights the key factors that need to be in place for mediation to play its proper role in the dispute resolution process.