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Planning guidelines concerned with the preparation of local authority city and county development plans have been revoked in light of recent changes in the area of climate legislation and policy. The Section 28 Interim Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Statutory Plans, Renewable Energy and Clim

An independent review into the handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment and discrimination in the Defence Forces is expected to be completed by the end of January 2023. Retired High Court judge Ms Justice Bronagh O’Hanlon was appointed in January 2022 to chair the ind

International law firm Clark Hill has appointed Kevin Kent as a litigator working from its Dublin and Philadelphia offices. Mr Kent, who joins from a Philadelphia-based law firm, will co-lead the firm's transatlantic strategy with Pittsburgh-based Jarrod Duffy and Dublin-based Sam Saarsteiner.

Simon Harris has taken on the role of justice minister during the remainder of Helen McEntee's maternity leave. Mr Harris was appointed to the role on Saturday as part of the government reshuffle in addition to being reappointed to his existing role as minister for further and higher education, rese

Rossa Fanning SC has been appointed as Attorney General, replacing Paul Gallagher SC. Mr Fanning, who is not a member of any political party, was nominated by new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as part of the government reshuffle which took place over the weekend.

A new documentary marks the 70th anniversary of the European Court of Justice. How did EU law develop to become what it is today? How has the Court of Justice evolved throughout its history?

The poor state of courthouse buildings in England and Wales is contributing to the courts backlog with cases delayed due to leaking roofs and broken heating systems, according to new research. Around two-thirds (64 per cent) of solicitors surveyed by the Law Society of England and Wales had experien

Two women have been given suspended prison sentences after feeding stray cats near a courthouse in order to trap and neuter them. Animal rights organisations protested after Beverly Roberts, 85, and Mary Alston, 61, were arrested near the courthouse in Elmore County in eastern Alabama, the Montgomer

Global law firm Dentons has announced a double appointment to its Dublin office, with Ciara FitzGerald joining as a disputes partner and Lesley Caplin joining as of counsel. Ms FitzGerald is the ninth partner appointed to the office this year, joining Colm OhUiginn, David McGuinness, Michael McDonal

A ministerial decision to cease checks on animals and agri-food goods moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland was unlawful and motivated by political considerations, the High Court has ruled. The High Court yesterday delivered its judgment on a legal challenge brought by two individuals and

Philip Lee LLP has appointed George Kennedy as a partner in the firm's corporate group, bringing its total number of corporate transaction partners to 10. Mr Kennedy specialises in corporate transactions and has extensive experience advising Irish and international clients on M&A, private equity

Legislation to reform the statutory framework for ethics in public office will be brought forward following the completion of a government review. The final report of the review, which was announced in September 2021, is being prepared for publication and expected to be published "shortly".

Callan Tansey Solicitors has announced the appointment of Niamh Ni Mhurchú and David O'Malley as joint managing partners with effect from January. Ms Ni Mhurchú continues for a second term as managing partner, while Mr O'Malley succeeds John Kelly, who was joint managing partner for ei

Retired Portadown solicitor Paul Connolly has passed away. Mr Connolly was admitted to the roll of solicitors in Northern Ireland in 1981. He set up as a sole practitioner in Portadown in 1994 before retiring in 2010.

Judge Patrick Kinney has been appointed and sworn into office as a High Court judge in Northern Ireland in one of three new judicial appointments. Alongside the appointment of Mr Justice Kinney, Judge Mark McGarrity and Mark Reel have been appointed as County Court judges.