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Insurer Denied Costs Security After Double Property Sale
Ireland’s High Court has refused an insurer’s bid for security for costs after it sold the same Dublin property twice, in 1991 and 2017.
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Chef Awarded €154,828 for Severe Racial Discrimination in Ireland
A Chinese chef in Ireland has been awarded over €150,000 after suffering severe exploitation, including illegal fees, withheld wages, and excessive hours.
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Record Defamation Payout: O’Brien Link to IRA Claims Costly
An in-depth look at the record €823,000 defamation award against Denis O’Brien and its profound implications for Irish law, media, and the role of juries.
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TD O’Donoghue Blasts Insurers for County-Wide Premium Penalties
An Irish politician has slammed the ‘postcode penalty’ on car insurance, revealing how organised fraud could be unfairly driving up premiums for honest drivers.
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O’Brien Defamation Payout: €823,500 for False IRA Claim
A High Court jury has found businessman Denis O’Brien liable for defamation, ordering him to pay over €800,000 to two solicitors for linking them to the IRA.
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Solicitor O’Callaghan Loses Appeal on Conflict of Interest
A High Court judge has upheld a professional misconduct finding against a suspended solicitor for a conflict of interest in a 2006 land deal, despite dismissing other charges.
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Brain-injured man, 20, wins massive €9M court settlement
A €9 million High Court settlement has been approved for a man who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a road accident when he was a five-year-old boy.
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Irish Supreme Court: Minors Cannot Inherit Tenancies
Ireland’s Supreme Court upholds a law barring children under 18 from inheriting tenancies, ruling the age distinction is rational and not unconstitutional.
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NI Experts Urge Critical Reforms for Children’s Justice System
Legal experts and policymakers in Northern Ireland scrutinise the criminal justice system’s approach to children, debating key reforms to protect their rights.
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Australia’s Remote Work Win: What It Means for Irish Law
Discover what Irish employers must learn from Australia’s landmark remote working ruling. An in-depth analysis of the case and its implications for Ireland’s flexible work laws.
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Families’ Concerns Trigger Inquiry into Spina Bifida Care
The government has launched a statutory public inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis services, aiming to address long-standing concerns from families.
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Labour Court Rules Waivers Valid if Process is Fair
The Irish Labour Court has affirmed a landmark decision, finding an employment waiver valid despite the employee not seeking legal advice. Learn what this means for employers.
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