Pictured (l-r): Dr Laura Cahillane, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys, David Kenny of TCD, Emily Logan and Dr Des Fitzgerald Senior judges turned a critical eye to the 80-year history of Bunreacht na hÉireann at a University of Limerick conference over the weekend.
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Baroness Tani Grey-Thompson Baroness Tani Grey-Thompson addressed the Law Society of Northern Ireland's sixth annual Sports Law Conference on Friday on the subject of her widely-discussed report on the duty of care owed by sporting authorities to athletes.
Christine O'Donovan A new survey by Mason Hayes & Curran has concluded Ireland's aviation industry needs to assign higher priority to gender and diversity.
A judge of the High Court has said the €500,000 legal bill for a woman's judicial separation from her husband exposes a "serious flaw" in Ireland's legal system, The Irish Times reports. Mr Justice Michael Twomey also noted that the costs did not include separate divorce proceedings which have yet
An inexperienced 36-year-old lawyer has been approved for appointment as a federal judge in Alabama following his nomination by US President Donald Trump, the Los Angeles Times reports. Brett J. Talley has only practised law for three years and has never brought a case before a US court, opponents h
The European Commission today launched a public consultation on fake news and online disinformation and has set up an expert group comprising academics, online platforms, news media and civil society organisations. The work of the expert group and the results of the public consultation will contribu
Philip Luther Syrian forces' 'surrender or starve' tactics are crimes against humanity according to a new report.
Ian Braid Delegates at the Law Society of Northern Ireland's sixth annual Sports Law Conference were urged to "take and give care" of themselves and their colleagues.
The Law Society of Ireland is collaborating with SO Fine Art Editions on a new exhibition opening at Blackhall Place later this week. The COLLISION - SO Fine Art exhibition will feature new artwork from largely young, up-and-coming artists based in Ireland, including a fresh and lively mix of artist
Pictured (l-r): Principal Máire Thompson, Jacqueline McAleese and Dr Anne Rice at the programme's first session in Malone Integrated College Staff at Carson McDowell are bringing the Lawyers in School legal education initiative to students at Malone Integrated College.
A finding of the High Court that the the Department of Justice (DOJ) had failed to provide sufficient funding to the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) has been overturned on appeal. Emphasising that the Police (NI) Act 1998 provided the DOJ with the discretion to provide sum
Murlands Solicitors has taken over Hamilton & Millar Solicitors following the retirement of Brian Millar after 41 years of practice.
Jonathan Jackson and Suzanne Keenan Belfast firm MKB Law has announced the appointment of two associate directors, Jonathan Jackson and Suzanne Keenan.
A new problem-solving court aimed at tackling drug and alcohol problems is set to be piloted in Newry within the next few months. The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) will be trialled at Newry Family Proceedings Court by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health in cases where a chi
Allen & Overy is recruiting up to 50 new staff members to Belfast teams that underpin its global IT services, the Belfast Telegraph reports. The international law firm is hosting a recruitment evening at its Belfast office next Thursday as it seeks 30 new IT staff and 20 workers in HR, marketing