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Strict Six-Month Deadline for Section 117 Will Claims

Strict Six-Month Deadline for Section 117 Will Claims

Understand the strict six-month deadline for contesting a will under Section 117 of the Succession Act in Ireland and how the time limit is calculated.

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Contesting a Will in Ireland: The Strict Section 117 Deadline

Contesting a Will in Ireland: The Strict Section 117 Deadline

Discover the critical six-month deadline for Section 117 claims under the Succession Act 1965, and learn how Irish courts handle contested wills and estates.

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New Anti-SLAPP Bill Offers Formidable Shield for Irish Journalists

New Anti-SLAPP Bill Offers Formidable Shield for Irish Journalists

The new anti-SLAPP Bill before the Dáil introduces robust legal measures to protect Irish journalists and public watchdogs from abusive and unfounded lawsuits.

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High Court Expands Norwich Pharmacal Orders for Regulators

High Court Expands Norwich Pharmacal Orders for Regulators

A recent High Court decision expands Norwich Pharmacal Orders, allowing regulators to compel third parties like RTÉ to disclose information for investigations.

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The Jurisdictional Divide: Enforcing Gambling Debts Across Ireland

The Jurisdictional Divide: Enforcing Gambling Debts Across Ireland

Explore the stark legal contrast between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland regarding gambling debt enforceability, operator liability, and consumer rights.

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Irish High Court Regulates AI Use in Legal Documents

Irish High Court Regulates AI Use in Legal Documents

Discover how the new High Court Practice Direction HC142 regulates generative AI in Irish court documents, impacting solicitors, experts, and litigants.

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High Court Issues Strict New Rules on AI in Legal Documents

High Court Issues Strict New Rules on AI in Legal Documents

The Irish High Court has introduced Practice Direction HC142, setting strict rules and severe penalties for the use of generative AI in legal documents.

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Default Judgments Surge 21% in Irish Courts Amid Economic Pressure

Default Judgments Surge 21% in Irish Courts Amid Economic Pressure

An analysis of the Courts Service Annual Report 2025 reveals a 21% rise in default judgments in Ireland, highlighting the need for early debt recovery.

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Ireland's New Right to Repair Rules Transform Consumer Rights

Ireland's New Right to Repair Rules Transform Consumer Rights

Ireland's new right to repair regulations empower consumers, mandate manufacturer repairs, and amend the Consumer Rights Act 2022 for sustainable product use.

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MacGrath Commission: Abuse Claims and Survivor Compensation

MacGrath Commission: Abuse Claims and Survivor Compensation

Understand the limits of the MacGrath Commission, how it differs from a redress scheme, and what avenues exist for historical abuse compensation in Ireland.

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