Analysis

Robert Shiels reviews a new book on one of the UK's best-known spying scandals. There is an aphorism along the lines of history is past politics and present politics is future history, and that might well be a suitable introduction to a new book on the Spycatcher affair.

Benjamin Bestgen looks at the law and cultural perceptions surrounding suicide. The recent case of Irish citizen Tori Towey’s arrest for being drunk and having attempted suicide in the United Arab Emirates made international headlines. Media reports suggest that she was suffering domestic viol

‘Necrogamy’ might sound deeply unpleasant, but in fact refers to a lawful practice in France — one of the only jurisdictions in the world to allow, in certain circumstances, posthumous marriage between a living person and their deceased partner. And Mrs, a bittersweet dark comedy

This has been a significant year for Triona Cody. The solicitor, who joined Kane Tuohy LLP as a senior associate in the firm’s employment and litigation department in January this year, has just been appointed a partner, effective on September 1. An employment law specialist with more than a d

As the summer months roll around, it's easy to think there is no point in attempting any sort of marketing or business development, writes Eileen Donaghey. The sun is shining (in some parts of the world at least), out of offices are on and it can feel like everyone is simply unavailable. But the tru

Dr Deirdre Healy and Dr Marie Keenan call for urgent reforms to prevent years-long sexual offence trials from re-traumatising victims. Bláthnaid Raleigh, who was raped in Galway in 2019, highlighted the adverse impact of delays in the processing of sexual offences on victims of crime, explain

Graham Ogilvy reviews an upcoming book which brings to light Irish links to the headquarters of the world revolution. This ground-breaking new book by Irish historian Maurice Casey tells the story of Wexford woman May O’Callaghan and of the friendships and love affairs of her comrades who live

Despite Labour's promise to repeal the Northern Ireland Legacy Act, truth, justice, acknowledgement and reparation for victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence remains elusive, writes Professor Cheryl Lawther. The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 has ge

Kennedys lawyers Gearóid Corrigan and Sinéad Reilly lay out the issues in an ongoing Supreme Court case over a claim for non-material damages arising from a data breach. Is it necessary to get an authorisation from the Injuries Resolution Board (formerly PIAB) prior to issuing a claim

Hayes solicitors LLP partner Cian Clinch examines amendments to the Gambling Regulation Bill from the perspective of charities. After a nine-month legislative pause, the Gambling Regulation Bill was again the subject of legislative scrutiny in the Dáil recently; in particular certain aspects

With the Paris Olympics having reached their conclusion, Gillian Mawdsley reflects on a connection between the law and the Olympics. How many of us have heard of Carl Ludwig “Luz” Long?

Robert Shiels reviews a new book on the psychology of killing with drones. Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) were used initially for surveillance but, increasingly and cost-effectively, are of value when armed with guided weapons for precise targeting.

Arthur Cox NI partner William Curry considers a recent English court ruling highlighting the importance of precise legal drafting in ensuring there is no scope for ambiguity.  For anyone involved in the drafting, negotiation and implementation of contracts, it is vitally important that all part

Kane Tuohy employment lawyer Triona Cody examines the recent High Court decision in Philip Nolan and Science Foundation Ireland [2024] IEHC 368, which clarifies the law on “no fault” termination and the test for determining injunctive relief. On 27 May 2024, the board of Science Foundati

For the first time ever, cases have been listed for hearing during the Long Vacation. Described as a pilot project, the government has demanded longer court sittings in exchange for additional judicial resources. Killian Flood explains why the move is yet another careless decision taken by the gover