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High Court Tests Nervous Shock Limits in Medical Negligence
The Irish High Court hears a landmark case on whether secondary victims can claim for nervous shock after witnessing the aftermath of medical negligence.
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Dublin Solicitor Barred From Independent Practice For A Decade
A Dublin solicitor has been barred from independent practice for a decade by the High Court after failing to honour professional undertakings to a major bank.
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Financial Support When Injured and Unable to Work in Ireland
Discover your financial rights in Ireland if an injury prevents you from working, including statutory sick pay, state benefits, and personal injury claims.
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Big AI Corporate Capture Poses Existential Threat to Rule of Law
New research from Trinity College Dublin reveals how Big AI companies manipulate narratives and evade laws, threatening global regulations and democratic norms.
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IHREC Welcomes European Reaffirmation of Human Rights on Migration
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission welcomes the Council of Europe's declaration reaffirming commitment to the ECHR amidst migration challenges.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Inherent Jurisdiction and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
An analysis of the Re BD judgment, exploring the High Court's inherent jurisdiction, capacity assessments, and cross-border adult safeguarding principles.
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Navigating Strict Timelines and Case Law in Irish Probate Disputes
Explore the latest updates in Irish probate law, including strict limitation periods for succession disputes, promissory estoppel, and recent High Court rulings.
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Tourist Wins €1,000 Payout Over Poolside Towel Wars
A German court has awarded nearly €1,000 to a family forced to lie on concrete due to poolside towel blocking, setting a major precedent for package holidays.
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How the EU Product Liability Directive Reshapes Irish Insurance
Explore how the EU Product Liability Directive 2024/2985 will transform the Irish insurance market, expanding definitions, liable parties, and claim limits.
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Former UL President Seeks Injunction Over New Investigation
Former University of Limerick president Kerstin Mey seeks a High Court injunction to halt a renewed probe into a property purchase and her PAC appearance.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court Examines Human Rights in Non-Molestation Orders
A landmark Northern Ireland Family Court ruling examines whether non-molestation orders in domestic violence cases are compatible with human rights law.
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Planned Home Adaptations Fail to Secure LPT Exemption in TAC Ruling
The Tax Appeals Commission has ruled that planned home adaptations for incapacitated individuals do not qualify for Local Property Tax exemptions until completed.
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