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Flatley Battles Former Lawyers Over €30m Lawsuit Files
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Flatley Battles Former Lawyers Over €30m Lawsuit Files

Michael Flatley takes former solicitors to the High Court over a bitter fee dispute, demanding the release of files vital to his €30m Castlehyde lawsuit.

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CervicalCheck Tribunal Dissolves Without Making Any Awards
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CervicalCheck Tribunal Dissolves Without Making Any Awards

The CervicalCheck tribunal has officially closed after spending millions on office costs while failing to make a single financial award to cancer victims.

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Aviva Ireland Profits Fall to €64m Amid Severe Weather Impact
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Aviva Ireland Profits Fall to €64m Amid Severe Weather Impact

Aviva Ireland’s 2025 profits fell to €64m amid record storms, despite strong premium growth, prompting renewed calls for urgent legal and insurance reforms.

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Exec Admits Spying on Bosses’ Emails; Lawsuit Faces Dismissal
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Exec Admits Spying on Bosses’ Emails; Lawsuit Faces Dismissal

A managing director suing his firm over an alleged demotion admits to covertly accessing confidential emails, sparking a complex High Court legal dispute.

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High Court Payout Exposes Deep Rift in Garda Leadership
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High Court Payout Exposes Deep Rift in Garda Leadership

A recent High Court payout to a frontline garda highlights the growing and costly divide between rank-and-file officers and senior management.

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Christian Brothers Accused of ‘Secondary Abuse’ in Lawsuits
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Christian Brothers Accused of ‘Secondary Abuse’ in Lawsuits

The Christian Brothers face intense criticism for a controversial legal strategy that forces abuse survivors to sue all living members, delaying justice.

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LRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Ireland’s Tribunal System
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LRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Ireland’s Tribunal System

The Law Reform Commission proposes a sweeping overhaul of Ireland’s non-court adjudicative bodies to standardise procedures and ensure legal fairness.

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High Court Dismisses Dental Assistant’s Injury Claim
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High Court Dismisses Dental Assistant’s Injury Claim

The High Court has dismissed a complex personal injury claim brought by a dental assistant against her employer following a trip on a vacuum cleaner hose.

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High Court Sets €375k Buyout in Complex 42-Year Marriage Split
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High Court Sets €375k Buyout in Complex 42-Year Marriage Split

The High Court delivers a landmark ruling on the division of a family home in a complex 42-year marriage, balancing addiction, inheritance, and grey divorce.

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High Court: Solicitor’s Summons Delay Binds Personal Injury Client
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High Court: Solicitor’s Summons Delay Binds Personal Injury Client

The High Court has ruled that a solicitor’s deliberate decision not to serve a summons does not constitute special circumstances for its renewal.

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High Court orders transfusion for pregnant Jehovah’s Witness
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High Court orders transfusion for pregnant Jehovah’s Witness

The High Court has authorised a life-saving blood transfusion for a pregnant 16-year-old Jehovah’s Witness, prioritising the minor’s right to life.

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The Legality of Unpaid Preparatory Work in Irish Law
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The Legality of Unpaid Preparatory Work in Irish Law

Explore the legalities of unpaid ancillary work in Ireland, from pre-shift briefings to locking up, and how this impacts minimum wage compliance.

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