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Rising Complaints Signal Potential Challenges for Solicitors
The recent Legal Services Regulation Authority (LSRA) Annual Report for 2024 presents concerning statistics for solicitors and their professional indemnity (PI) insurers. The report highlights a 14% increase in complaints compared to the previous year, primarily driven by banks citing solicitors’ failures to comply with undertakings. Impact Of Breaches In Undertakings The legal landscape remembers […]
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Rising Complaints Signal Potential Issues for Solicitors in Ireland
The latest report by the Legal Services Regulation Authority (LSRA) has highlighted a concerning trend for solicitors and their professional indemnity (PI) insurers, with a 14% rise in complaints in 2024 compared to the previous year. This increase is largely attributed to a significant number of grievances from banks regarding solicitors’ non-compliance with undertakings. Impact […]
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Dublin Solicitor Admonished Over Delayed Bank Undertaking
Solicitor Claudine Hanratty has been found guilty of misconduct and ordered to pay costs over a delayed undertaking given to Ulster Bank.
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Tallaght Solicitor Admonished Over Bank Undertaking Breach
Tallaght solicitor Claudine Hanratty has been admonished by the disciplinary tribunal over a delayed undertaking furnished to Ulster Bank.
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Dublin Solicitor Admonished Over Ulster Bank Undertaking Breach
A Dublin solicitor has been admonished and ordered to pay costs after failing to satisfy an undertaking provided to Ulster Bank in a timely manner.
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Naas Solicitors Censured and Fined €30,000 Over Misconduct
Two Kildare solicitors have been censured and ordered to pay €30,000 after being found guilty of multiple professional misconduct charges by the LPDT.
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Naas Solicitors Censured Over Client Account and Fee Breaches
Two Naas solicitors have been censured and ordered to pay €30,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found multiple client account and conflict of interest breaches.
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Naas Solicitors Censured and Fined by Disciplinary Tribunal
Naas solicitors Andrew Coonan and Susanna Cawley have been censured and fined €30,000 combined by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Court of Appeal Overturns Taxi Licence Prosecution Dismissal
The Court of Appeal has overturned a previous decision by the High Court, which upheld the District Court’s dismissal of a case against an individual accused of operating a taxi service without the necessary licences as stipulated by the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013-2016. This case has significant implications for the interpretation and enforcement of statutory […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Compensation in Ireland: A Comprehensive Legal and Policy Analysis
Introduction: A Collective Act, An Individual Burden The COVID-19 vaccination programme represents one of the most significant public health undertakings in the history of the Irish State. It was a collective act of social solidarity, undertaken to protect the vulnerable, preserve the healthcare system, and restore normality to society. The overwhelming scientific consensus confirms that […]
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High Court Awards Damages for Hospital’s Diagnostic Delays
In a significant legal decision, the High Court has awarded €26,000 in damages to a Spanish individual who suffered a delayed diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis during a prolonged 42-day hospital stay at St James\’s Hospital (SJH). This case highlights critical issues surrounding the duty of care in medical diagnosis and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals […]
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Irish Court Recognises Northern Irish Insolvency Post-Brexit
In a landmark ruling, the Irish High Court has acknowledged Northern Irish insolvency proceedings through its inherent jurisdiction, a move that underscores the evolving legal landscape following Brexit. This case, involving Mercer Agencies Limited, marks a pivotal moment as it navigates the recognition of administration processes post-EU regulation changes. Background Of The Case Mercer Agencies […]
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