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A private member's bill to reform Ireland's laws on consumer insurance contracts has won support in principle from the Government. The Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill, introduced by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty (pictured) in January, passed the second stage in the Dáil last night and now proceeds

Three Dublin lawyers are among those who have been elected to Dublin Chamber of Commerce's Council for a three-year term. The business organisation, which represents the interests of businesses in the Greater Dublin Area, welcomed Matheson partner Sharon Daly and McCann Fitzgerald partner Alan Fulle

Health Minister Simon Harris (pictured) has announced plans to provide "compassionate access" to cannabis-based treatments following a 'milestone' report on medicinal cannabis. Mr Harris today published a report by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HRPA), called Cannabis for Medical Use –

Comparative advertising based on prices as between shops having different formats and sizes is unlawful in certain circumstances and is also liable to be misleading if the consumer is not informed clearly in the advertising itself of the difference in format and size of the shops in respect of which

The UK Supreme Court has issued a warning over fraudulent emails purporting to be from the court.

Pictured (l-r): Eamonn Cunningham, IPLS coach Barbara Jemphrey, Joshua McKee, Meghan Kirk and Robyn Butler Trainee solicitors at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS) at Queen's University Belfast ranked third in this year's UK Universities Mediation Competition at Jersey Law Institute.

The UK government will move ahead with plans to allow people accused of petty crimes to plead guilty and be sentenced online. A Ministry of Justice (MoJ) report has recommended the system, which is voluntary, be trialled with non-custodial sentences, including railway fare evasion.

The mother of a pupil attending an all-girls school in north Belfast has been unsuccessful in challenging the Department of Education decision to amalgamate her daughter’s school with an adjacent all-boys school. In the High Court in Belfast, the woman brought an application for judicial review ar

Paul Joyce FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) has said changes to the mortgage-to-rent scheme announced by Housing Minister Simon Coveney following a review by his department are encouraging.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald Mr Justice Peter Charleton of the Supreme Court will lead an investigation into allegations that An Garda Síochána officials directed a campaign to discredit whistleblowers in the media.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald Digital audio recording (DAR) facilities in the Irish courts are set to be upgraded by the end of 2018, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said.

Photo: Google Street View Significant refurbishment works will be carried out at Limerick's Newcastle West courthouse later this year, the Limerick Leader reports.

Retired Bangor solicitor Laura Gilbert has passed away, according to the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Mrs Gilbert was formerly a partner at Carnson Gilbert and Neill in Bangor, before that firm amalgamated with Morrow Graham. The firm now practises as CMG Cunningham Dickey in Bangor and Belfast.

Law Centre (NI)’s independent advice, support and mediation unit has acted for an older carer who needed advice and assistance about her needs as a carer and those of her son who lived with her. Her son has complex physical and mental health needs following a road traffic accident as a child. The

Emily Logan, chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission A report assessing Ireland’s performance on combatting discrimination against women has been published by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ahead of a formal UN appearance by the State.