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A draft decision in a large-scale investigation of TikTok's processing of children's data has been submitted by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) to other EU authorities. The investigation is one of two own-volition inquiries into TikTok launched by the DPC in September 2021.

A ground-breaking research project has brought together young black people from Blanchardstown and gardaí who work there to explore the extent to which restorative practices can facilitate dialogue and build understanding. Restorative practices (RP) are a set of principles, skills and process

Arthur Cox is seeking applications for its expanded trainee programme offering in Northern Ireland. Successful applicants will work with high-profile ‘blue-chip’ clients across Arthur Cox’s four main practice areas: corporate, finance, litigation and property.

Personal injury and road traffic accident specialist firm JMK Solicitors has opened a new office in Derry as part of plans to expand across Northern Ireland. The firm's new office — joining its existing offices in Belfast and Newry — is located on the Culmore Road, close to Derry's city

A major government report has called for more action to divert people with mental health difficulties and addiction problems from the criminal justice sector. The report and recommendations of the high level taskforce established in 2021 to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of peop

A draft decision in a large-scale investigation of a Facebook data breach has been submitted by Ireland's data protection watchdog to other EU authorities. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) commenced the inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL), which operates Facebook, in April 2021 af

The Pensions Authority secured convictions in three of the six prosecution cases it concluded last year, according to the statutory body's latest annual report. The Authority regulates and supervises compliance with the requirements of the Pensions Act 1990, as amended, by trustees of occupational p

Northern Ireland firm Wilson Nesbitt has announced seven promotions following growth across its real estate and construction, banking and financials services, and individual and family life sectors. Leo Morrison has been promoted to senior associate. Working in the criminal defence team, he has exte

Women barristers in England and Wales earn almost 35 per cent less than men in the profession, figures from the Bar Council show. Men earned on average about £86,000 annually in fee income. For women, the figure was a mere £57,000.

Grieving families are still being denied justice in Northern Ireland despite an increase in compensation, lawyers have warned. The sum paid to relatives eligible for a statutory compensation payment for their bereavement has increased from £15,100 to £17,200 as of this week.

Northern Ireland’s High Court has refused an application for judicial review where it was alleged that a same-sex couple suffered discrimination after being denied access to a publicly-funded IVF scheme. The court found that the criteria for obtaining access to the scheme were rational and pro

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has submitted a draft decision in an inquiry into Yahoo! EMEA Limited to other concerned supervisory authorities across the EU.

Youth diversion projects for under-18s could be extended to young adults aged up to 24 years old under proposals explored in a new government report. A discussion paper published to coincide with a one-day conference on youth justice at Croke Park suggests establishing a system similar to the Garda

Belfast-based MKB Law has appointed Gavin Coyle as a solicitor in the firm's litigation and dispute resolution department. Mr Coyle has 10 years of experience in both High Court and County Court matters and is dual qualified in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.

Lawyers Against Homelessness is hosting its eighth CPD conference in support of the Capuchin Day Centre this Thursday. The collaborative initiative between barristers and solicitors has raised over €185,000 through CPD events for the Capuchin Day Centre since it was established in late 2017.