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Record €323k WRC Award for Charity Whistleblower Penalisation
A disability charity has been ordered by the WRC to pay a record €323,240 to a senior manager who suffered egregious penalisation after whistleblowing.
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High Court Overturns Pepper Finance Repossession Order
The High Court has overturned a Pepper Finance repossession order due to a procedural error by the County Registrar in a long-running Dublin mortgage dispute.
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High Court Overturns Repossession Order in Pepper Finance Case
The High Court has ruled in favour of a homeowner facing repossession by Pepper Finance, setting aside a Circuit Court order on strict procedural grounds.
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Ireland's New SLAPP Bill: A Shield for Public Participation
The SLAPP Bill 2026 introduces robust protections for Irish journalists and activists, empowering courts to swiftly dismiss abusive and intimidating lawsuits.
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High Court Mandates Litigation Funding Disclosure
The High Court has ordered the disclosure of third-party litigation funding arrangements, reaffirming Ireland's strict stance on maintenance and champerty.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: SmartEpos NI Ordered to Pay Over £2,700 to Ex-Employee
A Belfast Industrial Tribunal has ordered SmartEpos NI Ltd to pay £2,733.58 to an ex-employee for unpaid notice and breach of contract.
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Student Appeals High Court Dismissal in UCD Academic Case
A UCD medical student appeals a High Court decision dismissing her case regarding the university's handling of her academic progression after an alleged assault.
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Court of Appeal Reaffirms Costs Rule in Regulatory Dispute
The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the strict application of the costs follow the event rule in a significant ruling involving the Law Society of Ireland.
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High Court Hears Start Mortgages Bid to Strike Out Homeowner Claim
The High Court examines a motion by Start Mortgages to dismiss a homeowner's attempt to halt a Waterford Circuit Court possession order over mortgage arrears.
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Historic 12-Year Repossession Delay Not Statute-Barred, Court Rules
An appellate court has ruled that a 2012 repossession order is not statute-barred, allowing a financial fund to execute the historical judgment.
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New Retirement Age Act Empowers Irish Workers to Defy Forced Exits
The Employment Act 2025 and updated WRC Code give Irish workers new rights to challenge mandatory retirement ages, introducing severe penalties for employers.
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Former MMA Star Awarded €56k Over Garda Patrol Car Crash
Former MMA star Charlie Ward receives €56,000 in compensation after a Garda collision derailed his sporting career and cost him a lucrative US fight purse.
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