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Lavelle Partners LLP has welcomed four new solicitors following the completion of their traineeships with the firm. Liam Tully, now a property solicitor, has a particular focus on the acquisition, disposal, leasing and financing of both commercial and residential property.

The landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 is to be commenced in a week's time. The legislation provides for the creation of a new Policing and Community Safety Authority, replacing the existing Policing Authority and Garda Síochána Inspectorate, as well as the restr

Ciarán Finn has been promoted to legal counsel at I-RES following the completion of his solicitor traineeship. Mr Finn began his traineeship with the Law Society of Ireland and I-RES general counsel Anna-Marie Curry in December 2022.

Ireland's ban on the purchase of sex is difficult to enforce and its impact is difficult to measure, a long-awaited review has concluded. The Department of Justice yesterday published a 111-page review of the legislative provisions introduced in 2017, which included a requirement for an independent

The Irish government has set out plans for the "most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in decades". Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan today announced he will submit Ireland's national implementation plan for the controversial EU Asylum and Migration Pact to the European Commission.

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has condemned Israel’s renewed airstrikes and shelling of Gaza that began last week.  With reports of almost 600 people killed since shelling resumed, the recorded estimated number of Palestinian fatalities stands i

The Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights has urged Turkish authorities to uphold the right to freedom of assembly and expression as major protests continue across the country. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in protests following the arrest and detention of Ekrem Ä°mamoÄ

AI businesses in Northern Ireland are likely to face stricter regulation than those in the rest of the UK, a leading expert in AI law has warned. The European Commission yesterday formally proposed adding the EU AI Act to the list of legislation which continues to apply in Northern Ireland post-Brex

A coastal village in New York has seemingly faced down an attempted coup led by "Captain Bootyhead". The owner of a local pirate-themed snack company this month declared himself winner of the Sea Cliff mayoral election, which he lost to Elena Villafane by 62 votes to 1,064.

RDJ has welcomed nine newly-qualified solicitors following the completion of their traineeships with the firm. The new solicitors are Leah Moriarty, Ellie Moloney, Shane O'Connell, Leanne Connell, Evan Fitzgerald, Steve Scanlan, Daisy Magahy Buckley, Sophie Doyle and Annmarie Buckley.

One of New York City's busiest courts has hosted a first-of-its-kind event to celebrate the Irish heritage of Brooklyn.

The Central Bank of Ireland has published a "modernised" version of the Consumer Protection Code following an extensive review. The Consumer Protection Code outlines a set of rules and business standards that regulated financial firms must follow when dealing with consumers.

Gateley Northern Ireland raised over £3,000 for its two nominated charities at its annual business quiz. The legal and professional services group said the £3,014 raised at the quiz in Belfast's Ten Square Hotel will be shared between Aspire NI and East Belfast Mission.

Northern Ireland's Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) has apologised for a "limited data breach" which disclosed the names of 25 people. The legacy body said it mistakenly disclosed the names — principally of individuals who were requesting investigation

An updated pre-lease enquiries precedent has been published by the Law Society of Ireland's conveyancing committee. The new precedent has been updated to reflect changes to property law and should prove invaluable to solicitors dealing with commercial lease transactions.