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Dillon Judgment Secures Permanent Framework for Human Rights Claims
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Dillon Judgment Secures Permanent Framework for Human Rights Claims

Explore the profound implications of the Dillon judgment on post-Brexit human rights, the Good Friday Agreement, and cross-border equality litigation.

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How the New EU Product Liability Directive Impacts Irish Businesses
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How the New EU Product Liability Directive Impacts Irish Businesses

Discover how the EU Product Liability Directive 2024/2853 transforms Irish law, expanding software liability, extending limitation periods, and shifting proof.

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Landmark High Court Ruling Mandates Mediation in Ireland
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Landmark High Court Ruling Mandates Mediation in Ireland

Discover how a landmark Irish High Court decision establishes the inherent jurisdiction to compel parties into mediation, transforming civil litigation.

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Irish Supreme Court Clarifies Restitution and Locus Standi
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Irish Supreme Court Clarifies Restitution and Locus Standi

The Irish Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling affirming restitutionary claims for unjust enrichment while strictly limiting locus standi in civil cases.

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Nervous Shock Claims in Irish Clinical Negligence
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Nervous Shock Claims in Irish Clinical Negligence

Explore the legal complexities of nervous shock claims arising from clinical negligence in Ireland, including the Kelly v Hennessy framework and proximity.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Minors in Judicial Review: The Role of the Next Friend
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Minors in Judicial Review: The Role of the Next Friend

Explore the implications of a recent Court of Appeal ruling on minors in judicial reviews and the vital role of next friends across Irish legal systems.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court Examines Withheld Consent in Adoption Case
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court Examines Withheld Consent in Adoption Case

A recent Northern Ireland Family Court judgment sheds light on the complex legal thresholds for dispensing with parental consent in contested adoption cases.

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Dublin Scrambler Crash Highlights Complex Liability Laws
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Dublin Scrambler Crash Highlights Complex Liability Laws

A severe scrambler collision in Coolock highlights the complexities of establishing liability and contributory negligence in Irish personal injury claims.

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Law Society Warns Flat Fee Legal Aid Threatens Fair Trials
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Law Society Warns Flat Fee Legal Aid Threatens Fair Trials

Proposed flat-fee criminal legal aid payments in the District Court face severe criticism from legal experts who warn the system threatens fair trial rights.

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High Court Rules on Dublin Mortgage and Pension Dispute
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High Court Rules on Dublin Mortgage and Pension Dispute

A High Court ruling grants an interlocutory injunction in a dispute over whether a defendant is contractually bound to use pension funds to clear a mortgage.

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New EU Product Liability Directive: A Seismic Shift for Irish Law
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New EU Product Liability Directive: A Seismic Shift for Irish Law

Explore the new EU Product Liability Directive arriving in Ireland by 2026. Discover how updated laws on AI, software, and supply chains impact liability.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court of Appeal Rules on Solicitor Disciplinary Sanctions
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court of Appeal Rules on Solicitor Disciplinary Sanctions

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has delivered a key judgment on solicitor disciplinary proceedings, highlighting rigorous standards in the legal sector.

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