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NORTHERN IRELAND: Expert Evidence in Family Court Child Protection Cases
An analysis of the Northern Ireland Family Court judgment exploring the critical role of expert medical evidence in non-accidental injury care proceedings.
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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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NORTHERN IRELAND: Clarke Ruling Clarifies Judicial Review Rules For Public Appeals
The recent Court of Appeal ruling in the Robert Clarke case sets a vital precedent for challenging public body decisions across Northern Ireland and beyond.
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Dillon Judgment Secures Permanent Framework for Human Rights Claims
Explore the profound implications of the Dillon judgment on post-Brexit human rights, the Good Friday Agreement, and cross-border equality litigation.
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How the New EU Product Liability Directive Impacts Irish Businesses
Discover how the EU Product Liability Directive 2024/2853 transforms Irish law, expanding software liability, extending limitation periods, and shifting proof.
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Landmark High Court Ruling Mandates Mediation in Ireland
Discover how a landmark Irish High Court decision establishes the inherent jurisdiction to compel parties into mediation, transforming civil litigation.
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Irish Supreme Court Clarifies Restitution and Locus Standi
The Irish Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling affirming restitutionary claims for unjust enrichment while strictly limiting locus standi in civil cases.
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Nervous Shock Claims in Irish Clinical Negligence
Explore the legal complexities of nervous shock claims arising from clinical negligence in Ireland, including the Kelly v Hennessy framework and proximity.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Minors in Judicial Review: The Role of the Next Friend
Explore the implications of a recent Court of Appeal ruling on minors in judicial reviews and the vital role of next friends across Irish legal systems.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: Court Examines Withheld Consent in Adoption Case
A recent Northern Ireland Family Court judgment sheds light on the complex legal thresholds for dispensing with parental consent in contested adoption cases.
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Dublin Scrambler Crash Highlights Complex Liability Laws
A severe scrambler collision in Coolock highlights the complexities of establishing liability and contributory negligence in Irish personal injury claims.
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Law Society Warns Flat Fee Legal Aid Threatens Fair Trials
Proposed flat-fee criminal legal aid payments in the District Court face severe criticism from legal experts who warn the system threatens fair trial rights.
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