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Libya’s religious authority, the Dar al-Ifta, has issued a fatwa prohibiting Muslims from buying, selling or wearing Nike-branded clothing. Approved by Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Gharyani, it argues that the logo invokes the Greek goddess of victory and promotes symbols associated “with polyth

Universities should have greater flexibility over how they use public funding, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless told an event hosted by Mason Hayes & Curran. Addressing higher education leaders at the law firm’s Dublin office, Mr Law

Mulholland Law Solicitors, acting for Dan Dowling, has welcomed the Supreme Court decision allowing his appeal against his conviction for criminal trespass arising from events at Shannon Airport in April 2017. The Court directed that there be no retrial. Mr Dowling, along with Edward Horgan, was acq

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published details of 19 enforcement actions against traders in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wexford, and Wicklow. Three pharmacies, eight retailers, three pubs and one hotel were in breach of consumer law foll

PURDYLUCEY and Weldon O’Brien have formally announced a strategic agreement that will see the two intellectual property firms merge following a collaboration and transition period. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dublin, PURDYLUCEY has grown to become one of Ireland's leading intellectual

Mason Hayes & Curran partner Fiona McNulty has topped the Law Society Council election poll for the second consecutive time. Formal confirmation of the result took place at the Law Society Annual General Meeting on Thursday 5th November. The Council is the governing body of the Law Society of Ir

The Law Society of Northern Ireland brought solicitors from across Northern Ireland together at the Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh for its Member Forum. The event explored the emerging challenges and opportunities facing the profession, including the adoption of artificial intelligence, busin

The Irish Centre for European Law (ICEL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will co-host the annual Environmental Law Enforcement Conference during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (the Commission) is investigating the death of Joseph James Speer who was shot and killed on Tuesday 9 November 1976. Joseph James, known as Jimmy, was a married father of three. He was 46 years old when he was killed.

Throples, foursomes and those in polyamorous relationships will be able to register their partnerships in West Hollywood, California following a City Council vote on 3 November.

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Legora, the agentic operating system for legal professionals, has announced that Fieldfisher is deploying Legora across the firm, to around 1,400 lawyers and staff. 

The Irish Centre for European Law (ICEL) and the Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) will co-host an EU Presidency Conference themed ‘Ireland’s Enduring Place in Europe and why it matters: The Legal View’.

CMG Cunningham Dickey Solicitors has welcomed Paula Gibson as a partner, strengthening the firm’s specialist private client team.  Ms Gibson is STEP-qualified and brings experience gained in the private client departments of leading Belfast law firms. She joins Julie Ann Osborne and Chris

Phoenix Law have initiated legal action against the Southern Area Health Trust following their decision to move maternity services from Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry to Craigavon Area Hospital. Solicitor Jack Murphy who is acting for a local expectant mother said: “We have initiated this legal