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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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Honeymoon Facebook Photos Sink €120k Injury Claim
A newlywed couple’s €120,000 injury claim spectacularly collapsed after their own Facebook honeymoon photos of waterslides and safaris were used in court.
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CCTV Exposes Guard Who Set Up ‘Wet Floor’ Sign Before Claiming Fall
An eight-year personal injury claim against Supermac’s has collapsed after CCTV footage contradicted the claimant’s story, prompting calls for business protection.
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Dublin Student Wins €7k Over Landlord’s ‘Dining Table’ Bill
A student in Dublin has won a landmark case against landlords who charged him for studying at a dining table, leading to a €7,000 award for harassment.
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EU Commission Nixes New Litigation Funding Regulation
The European Commission has confirmed it will not pursue new legislation on third-party litigation funding, prioritising existing directives instead.
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Irish WRC Issues Strict Rules on AI Use in Legal Submissions
Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission issues new guidance on AI in legal submissions after a landmark Ryanair case revealed fabricated legal citations.
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Insurer Denied Costs Security After Double Property Sale
Ireland’s High Court has refused an insurer’s bid for security for costs after it sold the same Dublin property twice, in 1991 and 2017.
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Chef Awarded €154,828 for Severe Racial Discrimination in Ireland
A Chinese chef in Ireland has been awarded over €150,000 after suffering severe exploitation, including illegal fees, withheld wages, and excessive hours.
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Record Defamation Payout: O’Brien Link to IRA Claims Costly
An in-depth look at the record €823,000 defamation award against Denis O’Brien and its profound implications for Irish law, media, and the role of juries.
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