The Fifth Court

Presenters Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL (and editor of Decisis.ie) discuss three cases from the Decisis.ie casebook including an application involving 'winterization' of boglands where a windfarm was situated. Was the development authorised or not? The judge decides.

Secondly, Conor McGregor defamation case where McGregor used 'abusive and vulgar' language. But, did this include the word 'rat'?

Finally, the Enoch Burke case, and a December 2022 judicial decision that is very important.

The Big Interview on E17 is with Latin scholar (which becomes relevant) Stephen Hanaphy BL talks to our dynamic duo about copyright law including the high-profile Ed Sheeran case. Batman and Mickey Mouse get a look-in.

His culture 'must haves';

'Measure for Measure'- Shakespeare

Advocates (a book by Lord Pannick)

'Shoedog' memoir by Phil Knight, founder of Nike

'Intolerable Cruelty' movie with George Clooney and Catherine Zeta Jones

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