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Landmark High Court Ruling Mandates Mediation in Ireland

Landmark High Court Ruling Mandates Mediation in Ireland

Discover how a landmark Irish High Court decision establishes the inherent jurisdiction to compel parties into mediation, transforming civil litigation.

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Irish Supreme Court Clarifies Restitution and Locus Standi

Irish Supreme Court Clarifies Restitution and Locus Standi

The Irish Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling affirming restitutionary claims for unjust enrichment while strictly limiting locus standi in civil cases.

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Nervous Shock Claims in Irish Clinical Negligence

Nervous Shock Claims in Irish Clinical Negligence

Explore the legal complexities of nervous shock claims arising from clinical negligence in Ireland, including the Kelly v Hennessy framework and proximity.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Minors in Judicial Review: The Role of the Next Friend

NORTHERN IRELAND: Minors in Judicial Review: The Role of the Next Friend

Explore the implications of a recent Court of Appeal ruling on minors in judicial reviews and the vital role of next friends across Irish legal systems.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court Examines Withheld Consent in Adoption Case

NORTHERN IRELAND: Court Examines Withheld Consent in Adoption Case

A recent Northern Ireland Family Court judgment sheds light on the complex legal thresholds for dispensing with parental consent in contested adoption cases.

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Dublin Scrambler Crash Highlights Complex Liability Laws

Dublin Scrambler Crash Highlights Complex Liability Laws

A severe scrambler collision in Coolock highlights the complexities of establishing liability and contributory negligence in Irish personal injury claims.

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Law Society Warns Flat Fee Legal Aid Threatens Fair Trials

Law Society Warns Flat Fee Legal Aid Threatens Fair Trials

Proposed flat-fee criminal legal aid payments in the District Court face severe criticism from legal experts who warn the system threatens fair trial rights.

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High Court Rules on Dublin Mortgage and Pension Dispute

High Court Rules on Dublin Mortgage and Pension Dispute

A High Court ruling grants an interlocutory injunction in a dispute over whether a defendant is contractually bound to use pension funds to clear a mortgage.

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New EU Product Liability Directive: A Seismic Shift for Irish Law

New EU Product Liability Directive: A Seismic Shift for Irish Law

Explore the new EU Product Liability Directive arriving in Ireland by 2026. Discover how updated laws on AI, software, and supply chains impact liability.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court of Appeal Rules on Solicitor Disciplinary Sanctions

NORTHERN IRELAND: Court of Appeal Rules on Solicitor Disciplinary Sanctions

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has delivered a key judgment on solicitor disciplinary proceedings, highlighting rigorous standards in the legal sector.

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