Spelade
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We discuss a tragic case in which a pedestrian lost their eye after having an egg thrown in her direction. The egg was thrown by the passenger of a car driven by a 17 year-old. But why did the injured pedestrian sue the 17 year-old driver, rather than the person who threw the egg? We discuss in this episode of Legally Fond.
This episode is brought to you in association with LawSchool.ie. LawSchool.ie is Ireland’s leading provider of tuition for the FE1 or King’s Inns Entrance exams. Each course is delivered live online with a specific exam focus and supported by the latest manuals. Shorter pre-recorded workshops are also available. Courses commence June and November. Register anytime at LawSchool.ie. For a 10% discount on any course, use the discount code 'legallyfond'.
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In this episode we discuss the infamous Hulk Hogan sex tape case, in which the popular WWE wrestler sued Gawker Media, a publisher which made public a sex tape of his. Not long after the awarding $140 million damages to Hogan, Gawker filed for bankruptcy. Pierce, Alex and Gavin discuss the extent to which celebrities have a right to privacy, the limits of the freedoms of the press and the controversial funding of the lawsuit by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel.
This episode is brought to you in association with LawSchool.ie. LawSchool.ie is Ireland’s leading provider of tuition for the FE1 or King’s Inns Entrance exams. Each course is delivered live online with a specific exam focus and supported by the latest manuals. Shorter pre-recorded workshops are also available. Courses commence June and November. Register anytime at LawSchool.ie. For a 10% discount on any course, use the discount code 'legallyfond'.
