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Communications Minister Denis Naughten Communications Minister Denis Naughten is considering legislation to force cable TV providers to hand over subscriber data to the Revenue Commissioners to help enforce the TV license fee, the Sunday Independent reports.

Brian O’Gorman, managing partner at Arthur Cox Arthur Cox and A&L Goodbody have together advised on 24 merger and acquisition deals this year, the Irish Independent reports.

Law students at Queen's University Belfast took part in the International Moot in Nuremberg for the first time over the weekend.

Colin Foote Colin Foote, director at Sullivans Law in Belfast, writes on the impact of Brexit on UK companies trading in the EU.

Ciáran Moynagh, partner and solicitor advocate at McLernon Moynagh Solicitors Holywood and Belfast firm McLernon Moynagh Solicitors has received the Belfast Pride Award for Business Contribution to the LGBT community.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that Mrs Mary O’Donnell, wife of retired solicitor Brian O’Donnell, is entitled to challenge an injunction that prevents trespassing on or interfering with the Official Assignee’s right to dispose of their property – a substantial house at Gorse Hill, Killiney,

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Circuit Court has no powers to make possession orders for domestic properties, The Irish Times reports. In a significant judgment with “unfortunate and unintended” consequences for future cases, including beyond possession cases, the Court of Appeal ruled t

Geoffrey Shannon The Cabinet has approved new rules requiring guardian ad litems - who represent the interests of children and vulnerable teenagers in court - to remain with them for the duration of the trial process, the Irish Examiner reports.

Lorcan O'Connor, head of the insolvency service A change in the law has seen almost bankruptcy end for almost 800 people.

Pictured (l-r): Emma-Jane Flannery, Scott Alexander and Fiona Wills Arthur Cox provided leading Northern Ireland businesses with advice on the impact of Brexit on employment and immigration laws at a major seminar held in conjunction with Legal-Island.

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald The High Court has upheld Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald's decision to refuse Irish citizenship to an Iranian refugee based on national security concerns outlined in a secret report, the Irish Independent reports.

Lawyers from KRW Law and Doughty Street Chambers will meet with TDs to discuss the case of Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa, who has been detained in Cairo since August 2013. According to The Irish Times, the joint committee on foreign affairs yesterday invited Mr Halawa's lawyers to an informal meeting

An exhibition of artwork playing a vital role in the rehabilitative journey of offenders is to go on display at the UK’s top court next month, following an invitation by a new charity aiming to use art to explore the role of courts and other legal institutions. The exhibition, PAPERWORK, has been

The Supreme Court has ruled that the scope of the injunction placed on a racing company, Tipperary Raceway, could not be sustained either on the basis of claims of planning or nuisance brought by Tullamaine Castle Stud, a company running a nearby equine stud farm. Mr Justice Clarke ruled that the sc

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald is considering an appeal against the High Court's ruling that retired judge Barry White can resume practising as a barrister.