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A couple who have been involved in various protracted proceedings against the State, which in this case include a further 21 named individuals, have lost their appeal against a 2010 High Court order. The couple submitted that the High Court judge was incorrect to strike out their motion for judgment

Kevin Neary Newry-based solicitor firms Donnelly Neary & Donnelly (DNDLAW) and S C Connolly & Co are set to merge with effect from 1 March 2018.

Brendan Slattery McCann FitzGerald has announced the appointment of Brendan Slattery as a partner to head its environmental and planning group.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan Legislation to establish a dedicated Family Court will be brought to Cabinet "in the coming months", Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has said.

Tanya Ward The Children's Rights Alliance (CRA) has welcomed reform of the Guardian ad litem service as a step forward for children's rights in Ireland.

Sandra Conway FP Logue associate Sandra Conway has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC).

Fiona Finn Immigrant support and human rights groups have called for greater transparency and oversight of immigration enforcement following an investigation by The Detail.

Amnesty International has brought a High Court challenge against a Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) order that it return a Swiss based foundation's donation of €137,000 for a campaign to increase support for a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. The donation

Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court, Lord Mance, gave the 40th Annual FA Mann Lecture at Middle Temple Hall in November 2017. Reflecting on some of Dr FA Mann QC’s (Hon) (1907-1991) own legal interests, the lecture explores traditional conceptions of non-justiciability in British courts in ca

A woman who defamed her ex-husband on Facebook is facing a £200,000 legal bill after losing her appeal, The Brief reports. Nicola Stocker, 50, posted Facebook comments accusing ex-husband Ronald Stocker, 67, of trying to kill her. The comments were aimed at his new partner, Deboragh Bligh.

Jennifer Halpin, partner in McCann FitzGerald’s real estate group, has been recognised at the 2018 Client Choice Awards.

The Minister for Agriculture, Ireland, and the Attorney General have lost their appeal against a finding of liability for economic loss resulting from negligent advice given to commercial fishermen, which caused their arrest and a fine for engaging in commercial scallop fishing. Upholding the findin

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan The new Letterkenny Courthouse was officially opened today at a ceremony attended by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan and the Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr Justice Frank Clarke.

Pictured (l-r): Marie O'Riordan, Alan Murphy and Terry O'Malley Eversheds Sutherland has appointed Terry O'Malley and Marie O'Riordan as partners to the firm’s growing real estate practice.

Richard Martin Ronan Daly Jermyn has relocated its Dublin office to The Exchange at the IFSC to accommodate its expansion and need for additional space.