Mr. Justice Wikipedia?
There has been a row between academics and the judiciary about the use of Wikipedia in judicial decisions. Here’s the background and the brief.
Keeping an eye on AI
How important are recent developments in AI? Bill Gates says that in his lifetime he has seen two developments that struck him as revolutionary. The emergence of AI is one… Read More »Keeping an eye on AI
Money Laundering: Presumptions & Indicative Sentences
In this article I look at (i) the legislative presumptions which come to the aid of the prosecuting authorities in cases of this type, and (ii) the sentence guidelines that can be extracted from the caselaw to date.
How (Not) To Address a Judge
Some offbeat examples of unusual ways to address a judge in court (with varying degrees of success)!
Artificial Intelligence & Criminal Justice
What happens when artificial intelligence meets the criminal justice system? Made for each other, or car crash TV? Here are my views (podcast).
Challenging forensic evidence in court
Judges and juries can literally be ‘blinded by science’ when listening to forensic evidence at trial. Here’s how to debunk the CSI Myth.
Covid-19 & Commercial Tenancies
A number of recent cases have examined whether commercial tenants are obliged to continue to pay rent when their businesses are unable to trade due to government restrictions.
Litigation Funding in Ireland
With the recent announcement that government is to table proposals for third-party funding of international arbitration, I look at the restrictions on litigation funding in Ireland and possible future developments.
Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013
Adjudication is becoming increasingly popular as a means of resolving construction payment disputes in Ireland. What is it and when is it appropriate as a dispute resolution mechanism?
The Art of Advocacy
At law school you learn the law, which is a tool and not a skill. Advocacy is a barrister’s core skill, and it’s an art that is often undervalued or ignored.
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