The costs hearing in the Nikita Hand/Conor McGregor/James Lawrence case was to take place today but I learned on the news last night that it has been put back to next week. I wonder why. The costs order should, on the face of it, be a straightforward affair. “Costs follow the event” is the usual… Continue reading Costs in the Nikita Hand/Conor McGregor case
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“She (Nikita Hand) was only in it for the money”
Supporters of Conor McGregor, and others, have published many comments online over the course of the High Court trial involving McGregor and his buddy James Lawrence. A repeated accusation is that “she was only in it for the money” and “it’s a shakedown”, and similar accusations. Anyone who understands or has any familiarity with civil… Continue reading “She (Nikita Hand) was only in it for the money”
Charging the jury in the Conor McGregor case
The judge in the Conor McGregor case has taken a good deal of time-hours-to charge the jury. And it is just as well, given the ignorance displayed by much of the public in the comments sections of YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and elsewhere. The rush to judgement, the focus on the wrong issues, the conflating issues… Continue reading Charging the jury in the Conor McGregor case
Determining employment status-updated Code of Practice
This post is a reminder to myself to do a blog post at the weekend on the Department of Social Protection’s new guidelines on determining employment status. This is an important Code of Practice and one that is suitable for publication on my employment law website, EmploymentRightsIreland.com The Supreme Court decision in the Domino’s Pizza… Continue reading Determining employment status-updated Code of Practice
Our first Injuries Resolution Board mediation
We received our first invitation this week to a mediation by the Injuries Resolution Board. This is a new development which I believe commenced in 2024 and covers workplace injury and public liability claims. Road traffic claims are to be included later in 2024. You must indicate at the outset on the claim form which… Continue reading Our first Injuries Resolution Board mediation
The accrual of annual leave: EU law influences WRC decision
I came across an employment case during the week that was a bit of an eye-opener. It was to do with a claim for unpaid annual leave. Nothing unusual there. But the claim went back to the beginning of the employment-over 3 years-and the adjudicator made an award for all years. The surprising point about… Continue reading The accrual of annual leave: EU law influences WRC decision
High Court decision in Crown Paints injunction application is excoriating
High Court decisions are usually dry enough affairs. They usually apply the relevant legal principles to the facts at hand and arrive at a rational, reasoned decision. Occasionally, however, the decision can provide entertaining reading, especially when it deals with populist slogans masquerading as legal arguments. The decision from the High Court yesterday in the… Continue reading High Court decision in Crown Paints injunction application is excoriating
How can a judge applying the law be described as corrupt?
I published a video yesterday about a guy being acquitted in the District Court on a drink driving charge. The Judge applied the law and found that the blood sample on which the prosecution was relying could not be admitted into evidence. Because the motorist should also have been given the chance to give a… Continue reading How can a judge applying the law be described as corrupt?
An area of significant risk for small employers
An area of serious risk for small employers is the whole area of human relations, disciplinary procedures, workplace investigations, and so forth. The larger employer has HR departments or a number of HR professionals on their payroll. They may even have in house legal counsel and/or external solicitors on retainer. But the small employer who… Continue reading An area of significant risk for small employers
When I have bad news to deliver
One of the most frustrating parts of giving consultations, especially in person consultations, is when the person who I am advising does not take the advice well. In fact, not only do they not take the advice with equanimity, but they lose the head completely and demonstrate a scary irrationality in their response. Often, we… Continue reading When I have bad news to deliver