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Alternatives to litigation in Ireland
Overview of alternatives to litigation Reference to arbitration is commonplace in commercial contracts. However, there is an increasing trend towards consent-based forms of ADR such as mediation and expert determination as more flexible and cost-efficient ADR mechanisms. Arbitration The 2010 Act came into operation on 8 June 2010, repealing all previous arbitration legislation in Ireland. […]
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Private Investigator use in Ireland
Private investigators are individuals who are hired to carry out investigations on behalf of individuals or organizations. In Ireland, the use of private investigators is governed by a range of laws and regulations. In this blog post, we will explore the use of private investigators in Ireland from a legal perspective, including what they can […]
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Boundary Disputes in Ireland
Boundary disputes can be one of the most stressful and disruptive situations a homeowner can face. They can arise in a variety of ways, such as when one property owner erects a fence or wall that encroaches on their neighbor’s land, or when one party claims a right of way over another’s land. When disputes […]
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Claims for Parental Alienation in Ireland
Parental Alienation is a term used to describe a situation where one parent deliberately undermines the relationship between the other parent and their child during or after a matrimonial dispute. Parental Alienation can cause long-lasting harm to both the parent who is being alienated and the child who is being affected. In Ireland, it is […]
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A Growing Problem: Japanese Knotweed in Ireland
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant species that is causing serious environmental and financial problems across Ireland. Not only does this plant pose a significant threat to native wildlife and ecosystems, but it can also cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. As a result, many property owners and developers are seeking compensation for the […]
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Cyclist sues council alleging serious injuries caused when bike struck road defect (Via Irish Times)
The council says there was no misfeasance on its part and if there was a road defect this was normal wear and tear A cyclist is suing Dublin City Council over injuries allegedly sustained when his bike struck a defect in the road surface. Patrick Sheeran, of Bellevue Park Avenue, Dublin, says he was thrown […]
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Farmer suing over bull injury must disclose medical records to mart
Court rules medical records in months following accident are ‘not only relevant but invariably crucial’ to claim A farmer suing a mart over alleged injuries to his shin caused by a bull has been ordered by the court to provide the mart with his medical records for five months after the alleged accident. James Egan, […]
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Dozens of amateur rugby players send brain injury letter of claim to rugby authorities (Via Irish Times)
‘The claimants are asking the rugby governing bodies to make a number of immediate changes to save the sport’ A letter of claim has been sent to World Rugby, the English Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union by more than 55 amateur rugby players over a potential brain injury lawsuit. The group includes […]
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‘Fierce shortage of judges’ causes personal injuries case to be delayed (Via Irish Times)
Judge forced to abandon case mid-action to work on family law list Judge Kathryn Hutton highlighted the shortage of judges on Monday when she had to abandon a personal injuries case mid-action in order to tackle the family law list. The judge had been hearing a case in the Circuit Civil Court when she received […]
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Sharp fall in High Court personal injuries claims sparks demands for insurers to pass on benefits (Via Irish Times)
223 new claims per month in first nine months of last year, compared with 666 per month in 2019 Guidelines slashing awards for mostly minor personal injuries are contributing to a sharp drop in the quantity of High Court personal injury claims, according to new figures. Data from the Courts Service shows new personal injury […]
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