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Irish Firm Sues US Estate Over €100,000 Transfer Error
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Irish Firm Sues US Estate Over €100,000 Transfer Error

An Irish law firm is embroiled in a transatlantic legal battle to recover €100,000 mistakenly paid to a deceased American client’s estate three years ago.

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High Court rules against exclusion of baby homes from redress
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High Court rules against exclusion of baby homes from redress

A landmark High Court ruling in Ireland could expand the €800m Mother and Baby Home redress scheme, potentially adding two excluded institutions.

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Kildare Family Wins Payout After Dublin Airport Bathroom Ordeal
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Kildare Family Wins Payout After Dublin Airport Bathroom Ordeal

A Kildare family has been awarded compensation after being trapped in a Dublin Airport toilet for 50 minutes, requiring a rescue by firefighters.

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Justice Minister plans €455 flat fee for criminal legal aid
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Justice Minister plans €455 flat fee for criminal legal aid

Irish solicitors fiercely oppose Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s proposed €455 flat fee for district court criminal legal aid cases amidst rising costs.

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Nikita Hand Wins Judgment Against Neighbors Over False Affidavits
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Nikita Hand Wins Judgment Against Neighbors Over False Affidavits

Nikita Hand secures High Court default judgments against former neighbours over allegedly concocted affidavits linked to Conor McGregor’s failed civil appeal.

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Businessmen Sue Greg Kavanagh Firm Over €1.8m Meath Site Deal
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Businessmen Sue Greg Kavanagh Firm Over €1.8m Meath Site Deal

Three businessmen are taking legal action against developer Greg Kavanagh’s firm over a disputed €1.8m property deal in County Meath.

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Flatley Battles Former Lawyers Over €30m Lawsuit Files
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Flatley Battles Former Lawyers Over €30m Lawsuit Files

Michael Flatley takes former solicitors to the High Court over a bitter fee dispute, demanding the release of files vital to his €30m Castlehyde lawsuit.

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CervicalCheck Tribunal Dissolves Without Making Any Awards
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CervicalCheck Tribunal Dissolves Without Making Any Awards

The CervicalCheck tribunal has officially closed after spending millions on office costs while failing to make a single financial award to cancer victims.

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Aviva Ireland Profits Fall to €64m Amid Severe Weather Impact
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Aviva Ireland Profits Fall to €64m Amid Severe Weather Impact

Aviva Ireland’s 2025 profits fell to €64m amid record storms, despite strong premium growth, prompting renewed calls for urgent legal and insurance reforms.

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Exec Admits Spying on Bosses’ Emails; Lawsuit Faces Dismissal
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Exec Admits Spying on Bosses’ Emails; Lawsuit Faces Dismissal

A managing director suing his firm over an alleged demotion admits to covertly accessing confidential emails, sparking a complex High Court legal dispute.

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High Court Payout Exposes Deep Rift in Garda Leadership
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High Court Payout Exposes Deep Rift in Garda Leadership

A recent High Court payout to a frontline garda highlights the growing and costly divide between rank-and-file officers and senior management.

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Christian Brothers Accused of ‘Secondary Abuse’ in Lawsuits
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Christian Brothers Accused of ‘Secondary Abuse’ in Lawsuits

The Christian Brothers face intense criticism for a controversial legal strategy that forces abuse survivors to sue all living members, delaying justice.

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