A woman who insistently tried to order a breakfast sandwich from a prison security booth which she mistook for a drive-through restaurant has been jailed for driving under the influence of drugs. Lizabeth Ildefonso, 44, drove up to the Riverhead Correctional Facility in Suffolk County, New York and ordered a "bacon, egg and cheese". Deputy Sheriff Yvonne DeCaro told the woman that she was at a prison and not a drive-through, but she "insisted that she really wanted a sandwich", the sheriff's office told… [ 82 more words ] http://www.irishlegal.com/11884/finally-porridge-breakfast/

Due to the adverse weather conditions we will be closed tomorrow Thursday 1 st March.

High Court: Driver’s £50k claim included £35k for car hire due to insurer’s ‘battle of wills’ | Irish Legal News

High Court: Driver’s £50k claim included £35k for car hire due to insurer’s ‘battle of wills’ http://www.irishlegal.com/7341/high-court-drivers-50k-claim-included-35k-for-car-hire-due-to-insurers-battle-of-wills/

Billionaire pays record £453m divorce settlement | Irish Legal News

http://www.irishlegal.com/7268/billionaire-pays-record-453m-divorce-settlement/

Make me an offer – offers of amends in defamation proceedings

The law allows for defendants in defamation cases to make an 'offer of amends' to plaintiffs. Brian Hallissey looks at how this works in practice for the April Gazette: http://ow.ly/7VkA30bozHp

Court of Appeal: Guarantee provided by farmer for son’s €1m loan upheld | Irish Legal News

A man who provided two separate guarantees for his son’s loans in excess of €1m has lost his appeal against a High Court order granting a summary judgment in favour of the crediting bank. The man submitted that the bank failed to take steps to ensure that, as guarantor, he freely consented to the guarantee; however the Court of Appeal… [ 875 more words ] http://www.irishlegal.com/7124/court-of-appeal-guarantee-provided-by-farmer-for-sons-e1m-loan-upheld/

The Labour Court has overturned a €19,000 unfair dismissal award made to a Dunnes Stores checkout worker who was dismissed after being absent from work for nearly three years. Gordon Deegan reports.

High Court: Woman who broke ankle at rugby club fundraiser has personal injury claim dismissed | Irish Legal News

High Court: Woman who broke ankle at rugby club fundraiser has personal injury claim dismissed http://www.irishlegal.com/7090/high-court-woman-who-broke-ankle-at-rugby-club-fundraiser-has-personal-injury-claim-dismissed/

Court of Appeal: Company’s €125K fine for death of employee increased to €1m | Irish Legal News

http://www.irishlegal.com/7055/court-of-appeal-companys-e125k-fine-for-death-of-employee-increased-to-e1m/

A TRAINEE NURSE who was called “a f**king skankhole” by a Dublin Bus driver has lost a €75,000 damages claim for defamation of character.

High Court frees pensioner jailed for not paying €5,000 debt

Coverage in The Irish Times of yesterday's High Court case on the jailing of a man for failing to meet payments on a debt he owed, despite the existence of legislative safeguards to avoid imprisoning people who may not have the means to pay or legal representation to defend them. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/high-court-frees-pensioner-jailed-for-not-paying-5-000-debt-1.3032371?mode=Amy

High Court frees pensioner jailed for not paying €5,000 debt

Coverage in The Irish Times of yesterday's High Court case on the jailing of a man for failing to meet payments on a debt he owed, despite the existence of legislative safeguards to avoid imprisoning people who may not have the means to pay or legal representation to defend them. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/high-court-frees-pensioner-jailed-for-not-paying-5-000-debt-1.3032371?mode=amp