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Stalking protection orders can now be granted by the Northern Ireland courts to protect victims of stalking from an immediate risk of harm. In effect from today, the new orders — also known as SPOs — will allow police to intervene early in an investigation, prior to any conviction of sta

Limerick's new women's prison with capacity for at least 50 prisoners has been officially opened. The new Limerick Female Prison will increase capacity across the prison estate and has been designed with a focus on rehabilitation, the Department of Justice said, offering a range of educational, voca

Environmental campaigners have lodged an appeal challenging a High Court ruling which paves the way for controversial plans to construct gas caverns under the seabed at Larne Lough. Mr Justice Michael Humphreys ruled in September that the decision to grant the marine license to the developers was a

A former UK Supreme Court president is among Jewish figures who have raised "significant concern" over Israel's conduct in Gaza. In a letter to the Financial Times, eight lawyers, including Lord Neuberger and Philippe Sands KC, wrote that even though the “vile crimes perpetrated by Hamas in Is

Law firms Millar McCall Wylie and Paschal O'Hare Personal Injury Solicitors have come together with road safety charity Brake to offer specialist legal support to victims of bereavement and catastrophic injury following road crashes. The two firms have been selected for the new legal panel, co-ordin

ByrneWallace LLP has announced the promotion of eight new associates and senior associates within the firm. The six solicitors promoted to associate level are Aoife Coughlan in the property team, Alex Henderson and Owen Sheehan in restructuring and insolvency, Andrew McVea and Rory O'Huiginn in infr

The University of Galway Law Review launched its second volume at an intimate event attended by two judges of the High Court, members of the University of Galway School of Law and students. Tom O’Malley SC launched the publication, which is faculty-reviewed by members of the School of Law, in

Mason Hayes & Curran will provide staff with up to five days' paid menopause leave as part of a package of measures aimed at supporting employees navigating the challenges associated with menopause. In an announcement coinciding with World Menopause Day, the business law firm said it will introd

Four lawyers have been nominated by ministers for appointment as High Court judges and two as Circuit Court judges. Barristers David Nolan SC, Denise Brett SC, Nuala Jackson SC and Conleth Bradley SC have been nominated for appointment to the High Court.

Police are looking for thieves who stole 35 portable toilets from a racetrack. The cubicles, some of which had not been emptied, were taken from Ludlow Autograss Club in Pencombe, Herefordshire on Sunday.

Lady Justice Simler will join the UK Supreme Court on 14 November, it has been announced. King Charles III made the appointment on the advice of the prime minister and lord chancellor, following the recommendations of an independent selection commission.

Beauchamps partner Barry Cahir welcomed hundreds of lawyers to INSOL Europe's 42nd annual congress in Amsterdam on the weekend. Mr Cahir, the outgoing president of INSOL Europe, welcomed a record-breaking turnout of 470 delegates from 37 countries to this year's congress, which focused on 'navigatin

Legal historian Dr Niamh Howlin was joined by Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC for the official launch of her new book on the history of the barristers' profession. Barristers in Ireland: An Evolving Profession Since 1921, published by Four Courts Press, draws upon interviews conducted with barrist

Our regular round-up of deals involving Irish law firms. Submit your deals to newsdesk@irishlegal.com. Amgen Inc. has completed its $27.5 billion acquisition of Dublin-based global biotechnology company Horizon Therapeutics plc in one of the largest transactions of the year.

Whitney Moore partner Emma Richmond has been appointed to the board of directors of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms. Meritas helps to connect businesses with law firms in 254 markets worldwide, with 184 member law firms and nearly 9,000 lawyers.