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Pictured (l-r): Anne-Marie Bohan, Sinead McSweeney, Amy Huberman, Cathriona Hallahan, and Tara Flynn The head of Matheson's technology and innovation group, Anne-Marie Bohan, has been presented with the Trinity Praeses Elit Award for her work in the field of technology law and innovation in Ireland.

Maeve Regan The Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC), which provides legal advice to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, provided support in nearly 1,100 cases last year.

The number of people jailed for defaulting on fines rose by 37 per cent last year, according to new Department of Justice figures. The annual statistical bulletin on Northern Ireland's prison population reveals that 627 people were jailed for defaulting on a fine last year, up from 456 in 2015, and

A former state judge twice suspended from office who believes “God’s law” can invalidate decisions of federal courts has won Alabama’s Republican Senate primary, The Washington Post reports. Roy Moore defeated the incumbent, Senator Luther Strange, with 55 per cent of the vote.

A man who lost his fingers while using a machine at a metal welding workshop in Wheatfield Prison, has had his claim for damages dismissed in the High Court. It was claimed that he was left unsupervised in the workshop at a time when he was adversely affected by methadone, however Mr Justice Bernard

Mr Justice Frank Clarke Ireland's new Chief Justice, Mr Justice Frank Clarke, set out his priorities for the coming year in a key speech that addressed judicial reform, access to justice, online courts and court resources.

Ken Murphy, the Society's director general Low rates of legal representation during Garda station interviews are because of non-eligibility for legal aid, the Law Society of Ireland has said.

Restriction orders cannot be imposed on the directors of a credit union under the Companies Act 2014, the High Court has ruled. Mr Justice Robert Haughton yesterday struck out an application to restrict the 11 directors of Newbridge Credit Union, finding that the court had no jurisdiction to impose

Sabine Walsh, president of the MII Legislation to promote mediation as an alternative to court proceedings was approved at the final stage by the Oireachtas last night.

Pictured (l-r): Bill Foster, Fragomen; Joyce Rigby Jones, Voltedge; Richard Martin, Managing Partner, Ronan Daly Jermyn; Jennifer Cashman, Head Employment Group, Ronan Daly Jermyn; Trayc Keevans, Morgan McKinley; and Noelle O Connell, European Movement Ireland Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney

A ceremony next week will see new three new justices sworn in at the Supreme Court as Lady Hale becomes the UK's most senior judge. The swearings-in of Baroness Hale of Richmond as President, Lord Mance as Deputy President, and Lady Black of Derwent, Lord Lloyd-Jones and Lord Briggs of Westbourne as

Regulatory gaps have allowed a UK-based shell company to act as an intermediary in huge prospective arms deals to war-torn South Sudan and other countries, new research has found. Amnesty International said its latest report shows corporate regulation shortcomings are making the UK a hotspot for com

The UK Supreme Court will consider the compatibility of Northern Ireland's abortion laws with human rights law late next month. It is the latest move in a years-long legal battle between the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) and local authorities.

Conor McGregor Fighter Conor McGregor is gearing up for a trademark battle with Séamus O'Hara, founder of the Carlow Brewing Company, over the planned launch of his "Notorious" whiskey brand.

A trophy will be awarded to the winning team at this year's Belfast Solicitors' Association (BSA) charity quiz for the first time. Next Thursday's quiz aims to raise cash for Inspire, formerly the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health.