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Irish Lane Change Accidents: Fault, Evidence, and Claims
Who is at fault in an Irish lane change accident? Our definitive guide covers S.I. 182/1997, Section 34 splits, dashcam evidence, and the claims process.
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High Court Backs University Academic Judgment in Student Case
A student’s traumatic experience leads to a landmark High Court battle with her university, testing the limits of academic regulations and student rights.
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Judge Slams ‘Unrealistic’ €1.7m Claim as Woman Awarded €170k
A woman hit by a van in a parking space dispute in Cork has been awarded €170,564 by the High Court, despite her ‘unrealistic’ €1.75m claim being rejected.
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Proving Fault in Irish Head-on Collisions: A Legal Guide
A comprehensive guide to head-on collision claims in Ireland. Learn how to prove fault when liability is disputed, the role of forensic evidence, and compensation.
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The Risks of Moving Irish Medical Negligence to Circuit Courts
Experts warn a proposed bill to reform Ireland’s civil justice system could be disastrous for victims of medical negligence by shifting complex cases to the Circuit Court.
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Single-Vehicle Accident Claims in Ireland: A Complete Guide
Crashed your car in Ireland with no one else involved? You may still have a valid claim. Explore six scenarios where third parties are liable and how to proceed.
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Overtaking Accident Claims in Ireland: Liability and Law
Who is at fault in an overtaking accident in Ireland? A deep dive into road marking rules, the dual-duty of care, contributory negligence, and the evidence needed to win.
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Ex-Irwin Mitchell Lawyer Struck Off for Dishonesty
A senior solicitor is struck off after instructing a junior colleague to lie to an unrepresented party, in a case highlighting the vital importance of honesty.
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High Court rules against UCD student in disciplinary dispute
The High Court has refused a medical student’s injunction to stop a UCD disciplinary process, rejecting claims of bias, bad faith, and procedural unfairness.
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Irish Court Limits Arbitration Blocks on Winding-Up Petitions
The Irish High Court clarifies that arbitration clauses won’t shield insolvent companies, ruling that winding-up petitions can proceed absent a genuine debt dispute.
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Court Orders Retired Solicitor to Pay €45k in €750k Overcharge Case
In a landmark ruling in a 15-year legal battle, the High Court has ordered a retired solicitor to pay over €45,000 to a former client and disclose his assets.
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High Court: Child Relocation Cases Are Not Win-Lose Battles
A High Court judgment sets a major precedent by ruling that the ‘winner takes all’ approach to legal costs is unsuitable for child welfare cases in family law.
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