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Mr. Justice Sheehan in Cork Circuit court on the 24 July 2026 dismissed the claim, the Plaintiff had pleaded that he had been thrown off his bicycle by a lump of tarmacadam deposited on the roadway by Cork County Council

The European Commission has launched consultations on alternative fuels infrastructure and air transport state aid guidelines, while new regulations address greenhouse gas emissions accounting and railway capacity coordination. Recent proposals aim to simplify cross-border rail travel through unified booking systems and passenger protection measures, alongside guidance for the transport sector on fuel supply disruptions.

WH Partners has submitted formal feedback to the Malta Financial Services Authority on its consultation document proposing new Rules for Notified Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies and Related Due Diligence Service Providers. The submission addresses key areas including eligibility thresholds, scope and interaction with other licences, AML obligations, and removal from the list and restructurings.

Article 83bis of the Chicago Convention enables aircraft registered in one state to be operated by an entity in another state through formal agreements that transfer regulatory responsibilities. Malta's unique aircraft operator registry system allows non-Maltese operators to register aircraft while maintaining Malta's security framework and Cape Town Convention protections for lessors and financiers.

The European Commission has opened a consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of EU Regulation No 598/2014, which establishes a procedural framework for managing noise pollution at major airports across the European Union. Stakeholders including airport operators, air carriers, environmental organizations, and aviation authorities have until 19 November 2026 to submit their contributions on whether the regulation has achieved its objectives and remains fit for purpose.

Il Consiglio di Stato con la sentenza n. 6539 del 18 agosto 2026 chiarisce i tempi per l'indizione delle gare per le concessioni balneari e le tutele spettanti ai concessionari uscenti. La pronuncia stabilisce che il termine del 30 settembre 2027 non costituisce una proroga automatica, ma rappresenta il limite massimo entro cui i Comuni devono completare le procedure competitive, mentre gli indennizzi ai concessionari uscenti non sono automatici ma subordinati alla prova di investimenti non ammortizzati.

A Court of Appeal decision examines whether security proceedings satisfy the one-year time bar under the Hague-Visby Rules and establishes new requirements for bills of lading to exclude on-deck cargo from the Rules' protection. The judgment clarifies critical procedural and documentary requirements affecting cargo claims and carrier liability in maritime disputes.

The Maltese First Hall of the Civil Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming its in rem jurisdiction over an abandoned yacht, establishing that maritime service providers can pursue claims directly against vessels for unpaid storage and maintenance fees. The case clarifies the practical application of Article 742B of Malta's Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, demonstrating how courts can enforce payment...