AI has already triggered lawsuits in some surprisingly niche and unusual ways, well beyond the “usual” copyright and data‑scraping battles. Below is a menu of angles companies should actively police for in their own deployments and
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So… what is AI, really?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an umbrella term for systems that perform tasks we normally associate with human intelligence: understanding language, recognising patterns, making predictions, and taking decisions under uncertainty. Generative AI is a branch of AI
Continue ReadingSeized Phones and Garda Powers: Why the New Bill Helps the State – and How Defence Will Challenge It
The Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2025 is a significant modernisation of Garda search and seizure powers around phones and other digital devices, and it will be both welcomed by investigators and tested hard by defence teams
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By Colin McHugo, Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity Expert | Quantum Infinite Solutions Ltd Last Updated: December 2025 The Growing Crisis in Legal Cybersecurity In the past two years, the Irish and UK legal sectors have faced
Continue ReadingSmartphones on Trial: How Garda Cellebrite Extractions Turn 300,000 Pages of Mobile Data into Courtroom Timelines
Mobile phone extractions using Cellebrite can be the difference between winning and losing a case, but they are also among the most complex forms of evidence any legal team will ever deal with. In Ireland, smartphones
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AI agents are starting to feel less like shiny gadgets and more like extra team members in a modern legal practice. Used well, they quietly handle the heavy, repetitive work so barristers and solicitors can focus
Continue ReadingTurning the Phone Against the Prosecution: How Evolving European Digital Evidence Law Empowers the Defence in Irish Criminal Trials
European and Irish law on mobile phone and computer forensics has moved sharply in favour of strict proportionality, data‑minimisation and clear judicial oversight, which creates real opportunities for defence solicitors and barristers to challenge overbroad or
Continue ReadingBest Practices for Maintaining Chain of Custody in Digital Forensic Investigations (Ireland & UK Focus)
Blog Title: Best Practices for Maintaining Chain of Custody in Digital Forensic Investigations (Ireland & UK Focus) Meta Description: Discover essential chain of custody strategies for digital forensic evidence. Learn practical steps, legal standards, and real
Continue ReadingThe Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Irish and UK Courts: Landmark Cases and Evolving Standards
Blog Title: The Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Irish and UK Courts: Landmark Cases and Evolving Standards Digital technology has transformed the way evidence is created, stored, and presented in legal proceedings. For barristers and solicitors
Continue ReadingCybersecurity Requirements for Legal Firms: Understanding Professional and Regulatory Obligations (Ireland & UK)
Cybersecurity Requirements for Legal Firms: Understanding Professional and Regulatory Obligations (Ireland & UK) Why Cybersecurity Is Critical for Legal Firms Legal professionals manage highly sensitive client data, confidential communications, and often act as gatekeepers to significant
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