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EWC Rights Expanded: Irish Court Rules Employers Must Pay Costs
A landmark Irish High Court ruling in the Verizon EWC case has expanded the rights of European Works Councils, mandating employer funding for expert advice.
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The ChatGPT Legal Trap: Flawed AI Submissions Hit UK Tribunals
Generative AI is creating ‘robot lawyers’ in UK employment tribunals, but their flawed, fabricated legal arguments are straining the system. Discover the risks.
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Blameless Woman Loses DePuy Hip Case Due to Solicitors’ Delays
A woman’s personal injury claim over a recalled DePuy hip implant has been struck out by the High Court due to extensive legal delays by her solicitors.
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Political Fight Halts 16.7% Rise in Irish Injury Awards
A proposed 16.7% increase in personal injury awards is stalled after a court ruling and political intervention, leaving the system in limbo amid warnings.
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2025 Claims Data: Ireland’s Reforms Cut Cases, Costs Still Soar
Ireland’s insurance reforms show progress with fewer claims and court cases. Yet, 2025 data reveals rising legal costs and inflation are undermining potential savings.
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Green Light for €1.3B Dublin Drainage After Legal Challenge Settled
A legal settlement clears the path for Dublin’s €1.3bn drainage project, a vital piece of infrastructure set to unlock housing development and economic growth.
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Mattress Mick Licensees Lose High Court Trademark Battle
Discover why the High Court sided with Michael Flynn, aka Mattress Mick, in a trademark dispute, refusing an injunction to licensees over a terminated agreement.
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Ireland Asks EU Court to Clarify Cross-Border Judgment Rules
Ireland’s Supreme Court seeks guidance from the CJEU on a complex cross-border jurisdiction case, highlighting deep complexities in European commercial litigation.
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Irish Court OKs Compelled Passwords, Bars Self-Incrimination Use
Ireland’s Supreme Court confirms Gardaí can demand device passwords in serious crime probes, but with key safeguards for the right against self-incrimination.
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Ireland’s Judicial Review Curbs Spark ‘Rule of Law’ Crisis
Legal experts in Ireland have condemned government plans to limit judicial review for planning projects, warning it’s an ‘attack on the rule of law’ that undermines democracy.
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EU to Hold Meta, TikTok Liable for Platform Scams
Discover how new EU-wide laws are making social media companies financially responsible for online scams, a ‘seismic shift’ in digital accountability.
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€1.5M Debt Erased: Farmer Pays Under €20k to Creditors
A Westmeath man has had €1.5m in debt, linked to the property crash, written off by the High Court after a personal insolvency deal was approved.
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