Analysis

Matheson partner Davinia Brennan considers a recent decision clarifying the definition of "personal data breach". The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently imposed a €91 million fine on Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL), having found that it violated a number of provisions of the

Solicitor Patrick Horan explores the science of sentencing. Imagine facing a judge for the same crime in two different courtrooms. In one, you get one year in prison. In the other? Ten years.

Robert Shiels reviews an apt book for dark times.

Kane Tuohy employment lawyer Triona Cody and colleagues highlight important knowledge for HR professionals. The role of disciplinary procedures in the workplace has been the subject of several High Court injunction applications.

As the commercial real estate landscape evolves, the repurposing of older properties is now emerging as a crucial strategy for developers looking to maximise value and adapt to changing market demands, write Aoife O'Dea and Eoghan Davis. According to recent reporting by Cushman & Wakefield's Ret

Dear Editor, Following Monday's general meeting of The Bar of Ireland in Dublin, colleagues asked if I would run in the forthcoming Bar Council elections. I was flattered but not convinced.

Walkers partner Eoin Ryan and associate Tristan Meyer explore the factors shaping Ireland’s M&A landscape in 2025. In 2025, M&A activity in Ireland is expected to perform strongly fuelled by a combination of global economic trends, post-electoral political climates, sectoral shifts and

The nature of the law means that major modifications to the status quo come rarely and after long consideration. But while the wheel turns slowly, it’s hard to stop once in motion.  So, when October last year saw the introduction of new legal partnerships — which enable barristers a

Philip Lee lawyers Alison Hardiman, Alice Whittaker, Niall Donnelly, Rachel Minch and Leonora Mullett share their views on Coolglass v An Bord Pleanála. Alison Hardiman on our planning and environment team spoke on the ‘Planning and Development Act, 2024 and Offshore Renewable Energy&rs

Barry Crushell examines a recent case where an employee in a position of trust was sacked for gross misconduct. The case of Ioan Pop v City Break Apartments Limited (ADJ-00045335) examines the circumstances under which an employer will be deemed to have acted reasonably when terminating the employme

Cleaver Fulton Rankin associate Jude Copeland examines a ruling on procedural issues in the UK's first major copyright battle over generative AI technology. On 14 January 2025, Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE delivered a reserved judgment in Getty Images (US) Inc and Ors v Stability AI Ltd [2025] EWHC

Today's Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Its theme is “For a Better Future”, in support of which it has been requested that people raise awareness of those murdered. This article focuses on raising

Professor Colin Murray examines a recent ruling by Northern Ireland's High Court on the 1997 murder of GAA official Sean Brown through the lens of feminist jurisprudence. The idea of a feminist judgment, or indeed a feminist judge, remains a scary thought for many lawyers. Judges are to be detached

The recent death of Paddy Hill, one of the Birmingham 6, reminds us of a time when police interrogation was physically, mentally and emotionally coercive, confession-focused and often tunnel-visioned. Other cases involving false confessions, improper convictions and miscarriages of justice from the

It's all gone puff for Aldi, write Mason Hayes & Curran partner Gerard Kelly and senior associate John Milligan. The Federal Court of Australia has found Aldi liable for copyright infringement regarding certain artistic works used on the packaging for children’s food products. In reaching