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Search through an expansive list of practice notes categorised by law topic. Search by Area of Law OR by Year, OR enter a keyword. You can also use a combination of these filters. The most recent practice notes are listed on page 1 until you conduct a new search.
Practitioners are reminded that it is their responsibility to maintain client confidentiality.
The Litigation Committee wishes to draw the attention of practitioners to important measures that apply to civil appeals before the Court of Appeal.
The Litigation Committee engages on a regular basis with the Injuries Board through the Injuries Board User Group.
The changes to the monetary jurisdictions of the civil courts provided for in section 2(1) and part 3 of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 took effect on 3 February 2014...
The Litigation Committee’s attention has been drawn to an instance of an award of being lodged in court on behalf of a minor plaintiff in August 2012 that was reduced when paid.
The maximum amount of damages for mental distress that can be awarded under part IV of the Civil Liability Act 1961 has been increased...
SI 692/2011 provides for the lodgment of documents in each of the offices of the Superior Courts by means other than personal delivery, with effect from 11 January 2012.
The licensing of auctioneers, estate agents and letting agents has been transferred from the courts and the Revenue Commissioners to the Property Services Regulatory Authority...
The Courts Service has advised that the recently changed opening hours of the Stamp Office have again been modified, with effect from Monday 14 May 2012.
Recent judicial comment on the furnishing of inter partes documentation to the court registrar, particularly in cases before the Commercial Court.
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