Opinion

Dr Conor O'Mahony Dr Conor O'Mahony, deputy director of the Child Law Clinic at UCC, writes on Ireland's continuing failure to protect vulnerable children.

Constitution Society President Sir Malcolm Jack with Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP The following is the full transcript of the speech given by Dominic Grieve QC MP, former Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland (2010-14), at the Constitution Society’s Inaugu

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates writes on the classification of workers in the gig economy.

Ronan Geary Ronan Geary, partner at Ronan Daly Jermyn, writes on a recent Supreme Court decision.

John Vassiliou John Vassiliou, associate at Scottish law firm McGill and Co, writes on a Supreme Court judgment opening the door to applications for registration as a British citizen from people born abroad to a British mother between 1949 and 1983.

Karen Kearney Karen Kearney, partner at Cantillons Solicitors, responds to reports that the State Claims Agency has blamed personal injury practitioners for bringing high-profile cases to the Irish courts.

Pat Daly Following renewed media interest in sepsis, Pat Daly, partner at Cantillons Solicitors in Cork, explains the seriousness of the infection.

Stephanie Johnston Stephanie Johnston, solicitor in the private client team at Carson McDowell in Belfast, writes on a recent judgment in England and Wales.

Howard G. Zaharoff US attorney Howard G. Zaharoff, who specialises in intellectual property, technology, and business law, explores the ownership of trademarks linked to the Super Bowl.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates writes on how to deal with a pregnant employee.

Anthony Smyth and Michael Walsh Anthony Smyth and Michael Walsh, respectively head of the tax and property departments at ByrneWallace, explain the repayment of stamp duty where land has been used for residential development.

Jonathan Cooper OBE Barrister Jonathan Cooper OBE of Doughty Street Chambers looks at the protections guaranteed by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the consequences of its loss, especially for the LGBT community.

Aaron Mulholland Aaron Mulholland, associate director at Tughans in Belfast, writes on the future of the Good Friday ban on alcohol sales in Northern Ireland.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates writes on how not to run disciplinary hearings.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates looks at an interesting unfair dismissal case where an employee raises illegality and is dismissed.