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Supreme Court Validates No Foal No Fee Legal Agreements
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Supreme Court Validates No Foal No Fee Legal Agreements

The Irish Supreme Court has ruled that no foal, no fee legal agreements are lawful, securing access to justice while clarifying rules on conditional uplifts.

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Strict Equality Laws Force Parents into School Litigation
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Strict Equality Laws Force Parents into School Litigation

A strict two-month limitation period under Ireland's Equal Status Acts is forcing parents of children with special needs into adversarial school litigation.

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WRC Pierces Corporate Veil in Major Employment Law Shift
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WRC Pierces Corporate Veil in Major Employment Law Shift

Explore the latest Irish employment law shifts, from the WRC piercing the corporate veil on worker status to rising protected disclosure complaints.

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Birth Injuries in Ireland: Navigating Medical Negligence Claims
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Birth Injuries in Ireland: Navigating Medical Negligence Claims

Explore the complexities of birth injuries in Ireland, from Cerebral Palsy to navigating High Court medical negligence claims and legal time limits.

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Navigating Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims in Ireland
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Navigating Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims in Ireland

A comprehensive guide to delayed cancer diagnosis claims in Ireland, exploring medical negligence, causation, and the evolving loss of chance doctrine.

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EU Flight Compensation Overhaul: What the 2026 Rules Mean
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EU Flight Compensation Overhaul: What the 2026 Rules Mean

The EU has agreed on a major overhaul of Regulation 261 flight compensation rules. Discover how the 2026 changes impact Irish passengers and airline claims.

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Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims in Ireland: Legal Guide
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Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims in Ireland: Legal Guide

Understand the legal complexities of delayed cancer diagnosis claims in Ireland, including breach of duty, causation, and the strict two-year time limit.

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Same-Sex Couple Takes High Court Challenge Over Passport Refusal
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Same-Sex Couple Takes High Court Challenge Over Passport Refusal

A same-sex couple has launched a High Court challenge against the Minister for Foreign Affairs after their child, born via IVF, was refused an Irish passport.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: Landmark Ruling in Northern Ireland Cross-Border Family Appeal
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Landmark Ruling in Northern Ireland Cross-Border Family Appeal

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark family law judgment in C and M & B, setting new precedents for cross-border custody disputes.

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The Rise of Agentic AI: Is the Billable Hour Dead in Ireland?
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The Rise of Agentic AI: Is the Billable Hour Dead in Ireland?

Discover how agentic AI is disrupting the Irish legal sector, challenging the traditional billable hour, and transforming the future of claims resolution.

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Same-Sex Couple Sues State Over Passport Refusal for IVF Son
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Same-Sex Couple Sues State Over Passport Refusal for IVF Son

A same-sex couple has launched a High Court challenge against the State after the Department of Foreign Affairs refused an Irish passport for their IVF-born son.

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High Court Strikes Off Solicitor for Misappropriating Client Funds
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High Court Strikes Off Solicitor for Misappropriating Client Funds

The High Court has struck off a Dublin solicitor for serious misconduct, including the misappropriation of €50,000 in client funds and regulatory breaches.

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