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Cork Girl Secures €3.25m Settlement Over Birth Injury Claim
A 10-year-old Cork girl with severe disabilities has secured a €3.25m High Court interim settlement against the HSE following a complex birth injury lawsuit.
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High Court Strikes Out Medical Claim Over Summons Delay
The Irish High Court has set aside the renewal of a personal injuries summons in a medical negligence claim, citing a lack of solicitor diligence and delays.
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Muckamore Families Demand Accountability Before Inquiry Report
Families of patients abused at Muckamore Abbey Hospital demand accountability, systemic reform, and a statutory duty of candour ahead of the inquiry report.
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High Court Approves Group Litigation in J&J Baby Powder Case
The High Court has approved a Group Litigation Order against Johnson & Johnson over allegations its talc-based baby powder caused severe forms of cancer.
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Legal Experts Warn Against Flawed Injury Claim System
Lawyers urge Northern Ireland to reject the flawed DIY injury claim portal used in England, warning it severely restricts access to justice.
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TAC Ruling Denies Artists' Exemption for Decorative Work
A recent Tax Appeals Commission ruling highlights the strict criteria of the Artists' Exemption, finding that high-quality decorative work does not qualify.
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Wicklow Boy Dragged by Uninsured Driver Wins €45,000 Settlement
A young Wicklow boy dragged by an uninsured driver while skateboarding has been awarded a €45,000 settlement following an infant ruling at the Circuit Court.
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Dublin Solicitor Barred From Independent Practice For A Decade
A Dublin solicitor has been barred from independent practice for a decade by the High Court after failing to honour professional undertakings to a major bank.
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Big AI Corporate Capture Poses Existential Threat to Rule of Law
New research from Trinity College Dublin reveals how Big AI companies manipulate narratives and evade laws, threatening global regulations and democratic norms.
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IHREC Welcomes European Reaffirmation of Human Rights on Migration
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission welcomes the Council of Europe's declaration reaffirming commitment to the ECHR amidst migration challenges.
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Tourist Wins €1,000 Payout Over Poolside Towel Wars
A German court has awarded nearly €1,000 to a family forced to lie on concrete due to poolside towel blocking, setting a major precedent for package holidays.
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Planned Home Adaptations Fail to Secure LPT Exemption in TAC Ruling
The Tax Appeals Commission has ruled that planned home adaptations for incapacitated individuals do not qualify for Local Property Tax exemptions until completed.
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