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Farmer Must Pay €215k for Shotgun Attack in Land Dispute
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Farmer Must Pay €215k for Shotgun Attack in Land Dispute

Two men attacked by a farmer with a shotgun in a Donegal land dispute have been awarded over €215k in High Court damages for their horrific ordeal.

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EWC Rights Expanded: Irish Court Rules Employers Must Pay Costs
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EWC Rights Expanded: Irish Court Rules Employers Must Pay Costs

A landmark Irish High Court ruling in the Verizon EWC case has expanded the rights of European Works Councils, mandating employer funding for expert advice.

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Ireland’s Data Protection: DPC Powers and GDPR Compliance Risks
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Ireland’s Data Protection: DPC Powers and GDPR Compliance Risks

Explore Ireland’s complex data protection landscape. This guide covers the DPC’s powers, GDPR fines, criminal penalties, and sector-specific rules.

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The ChatGPT Legal Trap: Flawed AI Submissions Hit UK Tribunals
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The ChatGPT Legal Trap: Flawed AI Submissions Hit UK Tribunals

Generative AI is creating ‘robot lawyers’ in UK employment tribunals, but their flawed, fabricated legal arguments are straining the system. Discover the risks.

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Blameless Woman Loses DePuy Hip Case Due to Solicitors’ Delays
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Blameless Woman Loses DePuy Hip Case Due to Solicitors’ Delays

A woman’s personal injury claim over a recalled DePuy hip implant has been struck out by the High Court due to extensive legal delays by her solicitors.

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Political Fight Halts 16.7% Rise in Irish Injury Awards
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Political Fight Halts 16.7% Rise in Irish Injury Awards

A proposed 16.7% increase in personal injury awards is stalled after a court ruling and political intervention, leaving the system in limbo amid warnings.

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2025 Claims Data: Ireland’s Reforms Cut Cases, Costs Still Soar
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2025 Claims Data: Ireland’s Reforms Cut Cases, Costs Still Soar

Ireland’s insurance reforms show progress with fewer claims and court cases. Yet, 2025 data reveals rising legal costs and inflation are undermining potential savings.

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Green Light for €1.3B Dublin Drainage After Legal Challenge Settled
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Green Light for €1.3B Dublin Drainage After Legal Challenge Settled

A legal settlement clears the path for Dublin’s €1.3bn drainage project, a vital piece of infrastructure set to unlock housing development and economic growth.

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Justice Denied: Ireland’s Asbestos Compensation Divide
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Justice Denied: Ireland’s Asbestos Compensation Divide

Discover the complex legal battle for asbestos compensation in Ireland. A story of latent disease, dissolved companies, and a justice system grappling with the past.

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Mattress Mick Licensees Lose High Court Trademark Battle
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Mattress Mick Licensees Lose High Court Trademark Battle

Discover why the High Court sided with Michael Flynn, aka Mattress Mick, in a trademark dispute, refusing an injunction to licensees over a terminated agreement.

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White v Arrabawn: New Rules for Workplace Injury Evidence
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White v Arrabawn: New Rules for Workplace Injury Evidence

Discover how a landmark High Court ruling has transformed personal injury claims, limiting how companies can use privilege to withhold evidence of negligence.

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Ireland Asks EU Court to Clarify Cross-Border Judgment Rules
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Ireland Asks EU Court to Clarify Cross-Border Judgment Rules

Ireland’s Supreme Court seeks guidance from the CJEU on a complex cross-border jurisdiction case, highlighting deep complexities in European commercial litigation.

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