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A German businessman has won the right to use Donald Trump’s name on condoms after a dispute over trademark rights at the former president’s Scottish golf resorts. Frank Lindner sought to trademark the name “Trump” for various products, including beers, wines, and contracepti

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP has announced a number of promotions and appointments. The firm said: "We extend our congratulations to Marguerite Seymour on her promotion to of counsel within our commercial litigation unit, Claire Tuohy on her promotion to senior associate within our probate unit

A father and son have admitted animal welfare offences. On Friday 12 April, at Tullamore District Court, Tyrone Moylan and his father, John Moylan, both of Kyleogue, Shinrone, Birr, Co Offaly, admitted animal welfare charges in relation to five dogs removed from their property by the ISPCA in Januar

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission presented a briefing at the Council of Europe on the ongoing failure by Ireland to fully implement the O’Keeffe v. Ireland judgment, which was delivered by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) 10 years ago. The briefing was hosted by the Eur

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Gaza: The rest of the world sees hypocrisy written into the West’s response

The trial of barrister Diarmuid Phelan, who is charged with the murder of a man in Tallaght, Co Dublin, has been delayed until the autumn. Mr Phelan, 54, a senior counsel and law professor, is accused of murdering Keith Conlon, 36, who died in hospital two days after being shot at Hazelgrove Farm, K

A defendant in the US who had been charged with driving on a suspended licence joined his remote court hearing via Zoom – from a moving car. "I don't even know why he would do that," the judge said to the defendant's lawyer.

Matheson has announced Ciarán Cronin as the winner of the 2024 Matheson Scholarship in Law Plus in association with the University of Limerick (UL). The scholarship was launched in 2022 as part of UL's 50ForFifty initiative, a celebration of the university's first 50 years. The annual scholar

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has published the latest edition of the Writ – Issue 244 Spring 2024. Published in a quarterly digital format, the magazine features updates for solicitors on events and developments in the law.

Hayes solicitors LLP has appointed four new senior associates and a new associate. The firm's new senior associates are Catherine Jane O’Rourke, Deirdre O'Sullivan, Una Lyons and Anita Puri, while Jennifer Havard has been appointed as an associate.

Former Bar Council director Jerry Carroll has passed away following a short illness. Mr Carroll passed away last Friday 24 May and will be buried at Shanganagh Cemetery today, according to rip.ie.

A plane was turned back halfway through a three-and-a-half hour flight after a male passenger ran naked down the aisle. The Virgin Australia flight was forced to return to Perth just an hour-and-a-half into its journey to Melbourne because of what the airline described as a "disruptive passenger", N

Lawyers are gearing up for Ireland's annual Pro Bono Week, with a series of events for legal professionals, law students, non-profits, human rights activists, academics and business discussing the promotion of access to justice for those in need. The events from 10-14 June will coincide with the bro

Business leaders must quickly get to grips with coming changes to employment permit legislation to avoid facing costly fines and other penalties, Fragomen Ireland has said. The Employment Permits Bill, which is expected to soon become law, will make a number of changes to how businesses can attract

Northern Ireland commercial law firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has been recognised for its commitment to workplace health and wellbeing at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2024. The firm won the Excellence in Health and Wellbeing Award, which recognises an employer that has made a commitment to fos