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Ireland Ends Juries in Defamation Cases and Targets SLAPPs
Ireland approves major defamation reforms, abolishing High Court juries and introducing robust anti-SLAPP measures to protect press freedom and reduce legal costs.
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Court: Missing Signature on Tenancy Notice is a Remediable Slip
The High Court has dismissed a tenancy appeal regarding a missing signature as ‘artificial’, clarifying the ‘slip rule’ under the Residential Tenancies Act.
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McKee v Carson: High Court Rules on Fraudulent Land Transfer
High Court in Northern Ireland orders repayment of £34k to settle bitter land fraud case, denying interest to the dishonest defendant.
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Man (76) settles High Court action after ICU ceiling collapse
A 76-year-old patient settles a High Court action after a ceiling collapsed on him in St Luke’s Hospital ICU. The HSE conceded liability in the expedited case.
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High Court tosses student’s college fall lawsuit over delays
The High Court has dismissed a personal injury lawsuit against Leinster Senior College regarding a 2010 staircase fall, citing excessive procedural delays.
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Dublin Airport Worker Challenges Garda Security Clearance Ban
An electrician at Dublin Airport has been granted High Court leave to challenge the revocation of his security clearance over ‘nefarious activity’ concerns.
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Judge Sparks Backlash Over Inflation-Linked Injury Awards
A High Court judge controversially factors inflation into a €170k injury award, sparking business fears, while a new documentary exposes Ireland’s cost of living crisis.
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Ireland’s Online Safety: A Guide to the DSA and New Rules
An in-depth look at online safety claims in Ireland, covering the Digital Services Act, Coimisiún na Meán’s role, and available legal remedies for users.
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PwC Employee Wins £150k in Age and Disability Discrimination Case
A former PwC employee settles an age and disability discrimination case for £150,000 after alleging harassment and unfair treatment following 40 years of service.
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Irish Govt announces €20,000 payment for Stardust fire survivors
Stardust fire survivors will receive a €20,000 recognition payment as the government launches the second phase of its redress scheme following the 2024 inquest.
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Supreme Court Backs Tenants in Landmark Freehold Ruling
The Supreme Court dismisses a technical challenge in ground rents legislation, affirming tenants’ rights to buy the fee simple despite complex lease history.
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High Court blocks removal of minority director in Gorzow case
The High Court has granted an exceptional injunction preventing the removal of a director in a quasi-partnership dispute, citing inadequate remedies in damages.
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