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Irish Court OKs Compelled Passwords, Bars Self-Incrimination Use
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Irish Court OKs Compelled Passwords, Bars Self-Incrimination Use

Ireland’s Supreme Court confirms Gardaí can demand device passwords in serious crime probes, but with key safeguards for the right against self-incrimination.

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Ireland’s Judicial Review Curbs Spark ‘Rule of Law’ Crisis
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Ireland’s Judicial Review Curbs Spark ‘Rule of Law’ Crisis

Legal experts in Ireland have condemned government plans to limit judicial review for planning projects, warning it’s an ‘attack on the rule of law’ that undermines democracy.

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EU to Hold Meta, TikTok Liable for Platform Scams
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EU to Hold Meta, TikTok Liable for Platform Scams

Discover how new EU-wide laws are making social media companies financially responsible for online scams, a ‘seismic shift’ in digital accountability.

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€1.5M Debt Erased: Farmer Pays Under €20k to Creditors
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€1.5M Debt Erased: Farmer Pays Under €20k to Creditors

A Westmeath man has had €1.5m in debt, linked to the property crash, written off by the High Court after a personal insolvency deal was approved.

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Honeymoon Facebook Photos Sink €120k Injury Claim
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Honeymoon Facebook Photos Sink €120k Injury Claim

A newlywed couple’s €120,000 injury claim spectacularly collapsed after their own Facebook honeymoon photos of waterslides and safaris were used in court.

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CCTV Exposes Guard Who Set Up ‘Wet Floor’ Sign Before Claiming Fall
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CCTV Exposes Guard Who Set Up ‘Wet Floor’ Sign Before Claiming Fall

An eight-year personal injury claim against Supermac’s has collapsed after CCTV footage contradicted the claimant’s story, prompting calls for business protection.

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Dublin Student Wins €7k Over Landlord’s ‘Dining Table’ Bill
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Dublin Student Wins €7k Over Landlord’s ‘Dining Table’ Bill

A student in Dublin has won a landmark case against landlords who charged him for studying at a dining table, leading to a €7,000 award for harassment.

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WALKING INTO THE ABYSS: The Catastrophic Madness of Unrepresented PIRB Mediation
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WALKING INTO THE ABYSS: The Catastrophic Madness of Unrepresented PIRB Mediation

Considering PIRB mediation without a solicitor? Discover the hidden dangers, valuation errors, and binding risks that can cost you thousands. Essential reading.

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Digital Courts: Balancing Efficiency, Ethics, and Bias
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Digital Courts: Balancing Efficiency, Ethics, and Bias

The COVID-19 pandemic forced courtrooms online, accelerating a digital revolution. Discover the benefits and critical challenges of virtual justice.

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Ireland’s Injury Board Shortchanges Victims on Medical Fees
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Ireland’s Injury Board Shortchanges Victims on Medical Fees

Discover how Ireland’s Injuries Resolution Board’s outdated rules on medical fees are unjustly reducing compensation for injury victims. A deep dive.

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EU Commission Nixes New Litigation Funding Regulation
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EU Commission Nixes New Litigation Funding Regulation

The European Commission has confirmed it will not pursue new legislation on third-party litigation funding, prioritising existing directives instead.

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Irish WRC Issues Strict Rules on AI Use in Legal Submissions
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Irish WRC Issues Strict Rules on AI Use in Legal Submissions

Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission issues new guidance on AI in legal submissions after a landmark Ryanair case revealed fabricated legal citations.

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