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Ireland Strengthens Creditor Rights in Landmark Arbitration Ruling
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Ireland Strengthens Creditor Rights in Landmark Arbitration Ruling

A landmark Irish High Court ruling confirms arbitration clauses cannot shield companies from winding-up petitions without a genuine, substantial debt dispute.

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Dublin Law Firm Fined €21,000 for Pregnancy Discrimination
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Dublin Law Firm Fined €21,000 for Pregnancy Discrimination

A law firm has been ordered to pay €21,000 compensation after a WRC ruling found it unlawfully dismissed a legal secretary shortly after she announced her pregnancy.

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Irish Court Rules Parents on Legal Aid Entitled to Legal Costs
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Irish Court Rules Parents on Legal Aid Entitled to Legal Costs

Ireland’s High Court has set a major precedent, ruling that legally aided parents in special care proceedings can be awarded costs, levelling the legal field.

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ChatGPT in Court: Risks and Rewards for Litigants in Person
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ChatGPT in Court: Risks and Rewards for Litigants in Person

Discover how AI is transforming self-representation in UK & Irish courts. Learn about the rise of AI-augmented litigants and the critical judicial warnings.

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Irish Supreme Court Extends Isaac Wunder Orders to Family Law
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Irish Supreme Court Extends Isaac Wunder Orders to Family Law

Ireland’s Supreme Court affirms the use of Isaac Wunder orders in family law, providing a crucial tool to stop vexatious litigation and protect children’s best interests.

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Ryanair Dispute Reveals Major Gaps in Irish Labor Law
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Ryanair Dispute Reveals Major Gaps in Irish Labor Law

A landmark dispute between Ryanair and the Fórsa union exposes critical flaws in Ireland’s European Works Council laws, leaving employee rights in a legal grey area.

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Dublin cleaner wins €54k after car crash and hospital needle injury
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Dublin cleaner wins €54k after car crash and hospital needle injury

A Dublin woman has been awarded over €54,000 in damages by the Circuit Civil Court for injuries sustained in a car crash and a separate needle-stick incident.

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New Bill Gives Irish Politicians Control Over Injury Awards
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New Bill Gives Irish Politicians Control Over Injury Awards

The Irish government unveils new legislation to overhaul personal injury guidelines, shifting power from judges to politicians in a bid to control insurance costs.

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High Court Judge Slams Couple for ‘Acrimonious’ Legal Battles
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High Court Judge Slams Couple for ‘Acrimonious’ Legal Battles

A High Court judge delivers a scathing rebuke to a divorced couple, condemning their ‘inter-parental pettiness’ and waste of court time over minor disputes.

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Medical Negligence in Ireland: Your Rights and the Claims Process
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Medical Negligence in Ireland: Your Rights and the Claims Process

Explore the crucial role of legal action in Irish medical negligence cases. Understand your rights, the complex legal process, and how claims drive healthcare improvements.

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Your Healthcare Rights in Ireland: The Complete Patient Guide
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Your Healthcare Rights in Ireland: The Complete Patient Guide

Discover your legal rights as a patient in Ireland. Learn about accessing medical records, informed consent, equal treatment, and how to make a complaint.

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Irish Court: Two-Year Limit Ends 50-Year Inheritance Claim
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Irish Court: Two-Year Limit Ends 50-Year Inheritance Claim

A landmark Irish Court of Appeal ruling in Gorman v. Lynch reinforces the unforgiving two-year deadline for inheritance claims, a hard lesson for a farmer.

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