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Court: Bewley’s Harry Clarke windows belong to the landlord
The Supreme Court has ruled that the iconic Harry Clarke stained glass windows in Bewley’s Café are part of the building’s structure, belonging to the landlord.
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WRC Bypasses Irish Cap to Award €40k to Discriminated Deaf Man
In a landmark ruling, the WRC awards a Deaf man €40,000 for discrimination, bypassing the €13,000 statutory cap to uphold EU equality laws.
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Law Society Opposes Civil Reform Bill Over Rising Litigation Costs
The Law Society challenges the Civil Reform Bill 2025, citing risks to access to justice, increased costs, and unsuitable jurisdictional changes.
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High Court Denies Legal Costs to Mother in Housing Dispute
High Court rules ‘no order as to costs’ in a moot housing case where a mother and child were housed via the ordinary list, not the priority status they sought.
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Wrongful Death Claims in Ireland: A Guide for Bereaved Families
An in-depth look at the harrowing legal and emotional journey for families in Ireland seeking justice after a wrongful death caused by medical negligence.
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Solicitor struck off for lying to cover up court lateness
Solicitor Alexander Gallagher has been struck off for fabricating a court attendance note to hide his lateness. Learn about the tribunal’s ruling on dishonesty.
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NI Court Upholds 22-Year Sentence in Landmark Child Abuse Case
NI Court of Appeal dismisses appeals by parents of a baby left disabled by abuse, setting new sentencing precedents for extreme cruelty cases.
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Judge Rejects 50/50 Split in €6m Judicial Separation
High Court judge rejects 50/50 asset split in €6m separation case, citing the husband’s inherited business as a key factor in the final division of wealth.
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Ireland Ends Juries in Defamation Cases and Targets SLAPPs
Ireland approves major defamation reforms, abolishing High Court juries and introducing robust anti-SLAPP measures to protect press freedom and reduce legal costs.
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Court: Missing Signature on Tenancy Notice is a Remediable Slip
The High Court has dismissed a tenancy appeal regarding a missing signature as ‘artificial’, clarifying the ‘slip rule’ under the Residential Tenancies Act.
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McKee v Carson: High Court Rules on Fraudulent Land Transfer
High Court in Northern Ireland orders repayment of £34k to settle bitter land fraud case, denying interest to the dishonest defendant.
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Man (76) settles High Court action after ICU ceiling collapse
A 76-year-old patient settles a High Court action after a ceiling collapsed on him in St Luke’s Hospital ICU. The HSE conceded liability in the expedited case.
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