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NORTHERN IRELAND: Tribunal Dismisses Bookkeeper's TUPE and Pay Claims
An employment tribunal has dismissed constructive dismissal and wage claims brought by a legal bookkeeper following a law firm business transfer.
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Same-Sex Couple Sues State Over Passport Refusal for IVF Son
A same-sex couple has launched a High Court challenge against the State after the Department of Foreign Affairs refused an Irish passport for their IVF-born son.
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High Court Strikes Off Solicitor for Misappropriating Client Funds
The High Court has struck off a Dublin solicitor for serious misconduct, including the misappropriation of €50,000 in client funds and regulatory breaches.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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High Court Sets Date for Judicial Review into 1994 RAF Chinook Crash
Families of the 1994 Mull of Kintyre RAF Chinook crash victims secure a High Court hearing, challenging government time limits and demanding full transparency.
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