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Dublin Solicitor Struck Off Over Misappropriated Funds
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Dublin Solicitor Struck Off Over Misappropriated Funds

The High Court has struck off a Dublin solicitor following findings by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal of misappropriated client funds.

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Woman Details Panic in Historical Abuse Trial of Former Coach
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Woman Details Panic in Historical Abuse Trial of Former Coach

A woman has testified via video link in the trial of a 79-year-old former sports coach facing 74 counts of historical sexual abuse in the 1970s and 1980s.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Family Court Revokes Adoption Freeing Order in Landmark Case
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Family Court Revokes Adoption Freeing Order in Landmark Case

A landmark Northern Ireland Family Court ruling revokes an adoption freeing order, highlighting the use of inherent jurisdiction in complex child care cases.

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J&J Secures Court of Appeal Reduction on Hurler's Injury Award
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J&J Secures Court of Appeal Reduction on Hurler's Injury Award

The Court of Appeal has reduced a €944,000 High Court award to a former Limerick hurler injured at a Johnson & Johnson plant, citing double counting rules.

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New Consumer Watchdogs Approved for Irish Class Actions
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New Consumer Watchdogs Approved for Irish Class Actions

Ireland approves Euroconsum and WhizzBang as new qualified entities, broadening the scope of consumer class actions despite litigation funding barriers.

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High Court Challenge Over Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
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High Court Challenge Over Dublin Airport Passenger Cap

North Dublin residents seek a High Court injunction to enforce Dublin Airport's 32 million passenger cap amidst impending legislation to scrap the limit.

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Irish Probate Office Urges Switch to Faster Digital Portal
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Irish Probate Office Urges Switch to Faster Digital Portal

The Irish Courts Service's new digital probate portal allows solicitors to withdraw paper applications, significantly speeding up estate administration.

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Navigating Spinal Injuries: Causes, Impacts, and Legal Avenues
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Navigating Spinal Injuries: Causes, Impacts, and Legal Avenues

Explore the profound impact of spinal cord injuries, from Cauda Equina Syndrome to clinical negligence, and understand the legal avenues available in Ireland.

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Pádraig's Story: Examining Maternity Negligence and Irish Law
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Pádraig's Story: Examining Maternity Negligence and Irish Law

Discover the heartbreaking story of baby Pádraig and how his family's High Court settlement against the HSE highlights the complexities of Irish medical law.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court of Appeal Clarifies Property Boundary Disputes in NI
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court of Appeal Clarifies Property Boundary Disputes in NI

A landmark Northern Ireland Court of Appeal judgment in Kirkpatrick v O'Boyle provides vital clarity on property boundaries, rights of way, and legal costs.

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Dublin Castle Cafe Faces Legal Battle Over EU Presidency Lockdown
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Dublin Castle Cafe Faces Legal Battle Over EU Presidency Lockdown

A legal dispute has erupted at the Circuit Civil Court as the Silk Road Café fights closure during the EU Presidency security lockdown at Dublin Castle.

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High Court Dismisses Tragic Negligence Claim Over Procedural Delay
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High Court Dismisses Tragic Negligence Claim Over Procedural Delay

The Irish High Court has set aside the renewal of a personal injury summons in a tragic medical negligence case, highlighting strict legal time limits.

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