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Dublin designer awarded €46,000 for botched laser facial
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Dublin designer awarded €46,000 for botched laser facial

A Dublin court has ordered a cosmetic clinic to pay €46,000 to a woman who suffered disfiguring facial injuries from a botched laser pigmentation treatment.

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Judge Refuses State Costs Request in Pakistani Chef’s Visa Case
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Judge Refuses State Costs Request in Pakistani Chef’s Visa Case

The Irish High Court prioritises access to justice, refusing the State’s bid for legal costs security in a landmark visa refusal case. Read the full analysis.

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Dublin Drone Shooting: Property Rights vs. Aviation Law
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Dublin Drone Shooting: Property Rights vs. Aviation Law

A Dublin resident’s use of a catapult against a delivery drone sparks a landmark legal battle over airspace rights, privacy, and property law in Ireland.

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Navigating Pressure Ulcer Negligence Claims in Ireland
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Navigating Pressure Ulcer Negligence Claims in Ireland

Explore the complex legal and clinical landscape of pressure ulcer compensation claims in Ireland. Learn about negligence, care standards, and patient rights.

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Irish Court Rules: Arbitration Clauses No Bar to Winding-Up
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Irish Court Rules: Arbitration Clauses No Bar to Winding-Up

The Irish High Court confirms that an arbitration clause cannot shield a company from a winding-up petition if the debt is undisputed, aligning with global trends.

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Fraudster Jailed After CCTV Exposes Fake Cycling Accident Claim
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Fraudster Jailed After CCTV Exposes Fake Cycling Accident Claim

Discover how a serial fraudster’s multi-year insurance scam unravelled after he was secretly filmed faking injuries, leading to a prison sentence.

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Student Loses High Court Case Over Exam Resits After Assault
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Student Loses High Court Case Over Exam Resits After Assault

A student who sued her university for failing to accommodate her after a serious assault has had her case dismissed by the High Court, which ruled the institution acted fairly.

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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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