The Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence Act, officially known as Chapter 581 of the Laws of Malta, underwent significant revisions in 2024 through Acts XXII…
Marthese HiliJuly 20, 2024
udge Lawrence Mintoff, dismissed claims by property owners seeking to challenge the rent arrangements of their property, citing disproportionate interference with their property rights. In…
Marthese HiliJuly 10, 2024
Court upholds claim for payments of sum owed by applicant in a case of contractual obligations for services rendered, with analysis regard diverging views on…
Marthese HiliJuly 8, 2024
In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court on 24 June 2024 declared a regulation imposing a 55% penalty on travellers carrying over €10,000 in cash…
Marthese HiliJuly 5, 2024
The maritime industry, a critical component of global trade and logistics, is increasingly embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. These principles are reshaping how…
Marthese HiliJuly 1, 2024
The lack of a statement of defence does not mean that the Defendant is admitting to the claims filed by the Plaintiff. This was held…
Marthese HiliJune 27, 2024
A plea of res judicata was rejected because the merits of the case were not examined in the first instance. Despite the Maltese Courts' commitment…
Marthese HiliJune 16, 2024
A victim of a scam cannot use the scam as a defence against a claim to pay debts. This was held by the First Hall…
Marthese HiliJune 16, 2024
The Court should take into account the value of the property when calculating the increase in rent. This was held in a judgement delivered by…
Marthese HiliJune 3, 2024
