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Travel giant says screen-scraping case should not have been heard in the United States
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Travel giant says screen-scraping case should not have been heard in the United States

Booking.com is seeking to reverse a high-profile case involving screen-scraping of fares from Ryanair’s website, arguing the trial should not have been held in the US.

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‘I have faced stonewalling and obstacles for years in my bid to get answers’ – CervicalCheck whistleblower settles case against HSE
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‘I have faced stonewalling and obstacles for years in my bid to get answers’ – CervicalCheck whistleblower settles case against HSE

Dublin woman Sharon Butler Hughes, who exposed a lab glitch delaying CervicalCheck results, settles her case against HSE and calls for whistleblower treatment reform.

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Irish Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Non-Material Damages Claim Under GDPR
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Irish Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Non-Material Damages Claim Under GDPR

The Irish Supreme Court recently granted the Plaintiff leave to appeal against a High Court decision in Dillon and Irish Life [2024] IESCDET 92, in which the Plaintiff sought compensation for non-material damage suffered following an alleged infringement of the GDPR.

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Tech workers who had salaries withheld awarded over €45,000
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Tech workers who had salaries withheld awarded over €45,000

Indian couple awarded over €45,000 after working unpaid in Dublin. Crushell & Co Solicitors represented the workers in successful claims against CleanData Limited.

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High Court: Injuries Resolution Board authorisation required for certain Data Breach claims
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High Court: Injuries Resolution Board authorisation required for certain Data Breach claims

In Dillon v Irish Life Assurance plc IEHC 203, the High Court addressed the need for prior authorization from the PIRB in data breach cases.

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Court of Appeal Reduces Personal Injury Award with No Order for Costs
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Court of Appeal Reduces Personal Injury Award with No Order for Costs

In Collins v Parm & Ors IECA 150, the Court of Appeal adjusted a damages award for personal injuries, citing disproportionality and lack of adherence to guidelines.

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No inconsistency in loan interest terms in repossession case
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No inconsistency in loan interest terms in repossession case

The High Court ruling on loan terms and interest after borrower’s death. Find out more about the case involving a reverse mortgage in Sligo.

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Collective redundancy rules apply where cause is employer’s retirement
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Collective redundancy rules apply where cause is employer’s retirement

EU rules on collective redundancies still apply where a business is winding down as a result of the owner’s retirement, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled.

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Journalist Kitty Holland awarded €35,000 in defamation case against ex-colleague John Waters
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Journalist Kitty Holland awarded €35,000 in defamation case against ex-colleague John Waters

The judge said the defamation by Waters has been careless and reckless of Holland’s reputation.

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CJEU decision raises the bar for GDPR compensation claims for identity theft
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CJEU decision raises the bar for GDPR compensation claims for identity theft

The CJEU’s decision in Scalable Capital clarifies compensation for non-material damage under GDPR. Learn about the high threshold for claims and more.

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High Court: Revenue and TAC erred in interpretation of s.87(1) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
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High Court: Revenue and TAC erred in interpretation of s.87(1) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997

The High Court clarifies that debt forgiveness should not be treated as a trade receipt under tax law. Learn more about this important ruling here.

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Irish Court Rules Arbitration is for Everyone
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Irish Court Rules Arbitration is for Everyone

The High Court recently addressed a case involving Michael Flatley and his insurers, Hiscox, over an arbitration clause in his insurance policy for his renovated mansion. The court assessed whether the clause was unfair to Mr Flatley as a consumer.

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