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The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has identified two companies, one of which is Irish-based, in connection with the sale of location data from tens of thousands of Irish smartphones. The regulator is continuing to investigate the findings of an RTÉ Prime Time programme which revealed that

An online car rental company operating in Ireland has improved consumer information on its websites following engagement from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The Irish regulator, working with EU consumer authorities, proactively engaged with Etrawler Unlimited Company, tra

Court sittings are to be relocated from Donegal Courthouse after the building was found to be "no longer safe for public use". From 1 October 2025, all court sittings scheduled for Donegal Courthouse will take place in Ballyshannon Courthouse.

Business law firm Mason Hayes & Curran has launched a new dedicated website to help life sciences companies stay compliant and competitive. Capsule addresses the growing complexity facing life sciences companies as they navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, and brings together the firm's expe

The sale of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products from self-service and vending machines has been banned with effect from today. The move is part of a series of measures included in the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023.

Nearly two-thirds of Irish consumers say they would not be likely to make a purchase from an online retailer that had previously suffered a data breach, according to new research published today. The findings come as Digital Business Ireland (DBI) launches its new Digital Consumer Index, a regular b

Belfast-based Francis Hanna & Co Solicitors has welcomed Naomi Gordon and Peter McErlean as degree apprentices under a new Ulster University scheme. The four-year course allows apprentices to work four days a week in an approved legal practice and study at the university one day a week.

A billionaire has lost a $410 million lawsuit against his insurers after a judge ruled that five paintings in his collection suffered no visible damage in a fire. Ronald O. Perelman was compensated in relation to a number of destroyed artworks after a 2018 fire at his home in the wealthy Hamptons ar

The Irish government has said it will consider sending an observer to join the independent legal support boat sailing for Gaza alongside the Global Sumud Flotilla. Irish lawyers Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL and Leigh Brosnan BL, as well as English solicitor Alexander Hogg, are on board the vessel, whic

A terrorism prosecution brought against a member of Belfast rap trio Kneecap has been thrown out due to a technical error. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, also known by his stage name "Mo Chara", had denied breaching section 13(1)(b) and (3) of the Terrorism Act 2000 by allegedly displaying a

Applications to Ireland's criminal injuries compensation schemes soared by 40 per cent last year, according to a new report. There were 299 applications to the two schemes — 229 under the general scheme and 70 under the scheme for prison officers — in 2024, according to the latest annual

Victims of miscarriages of justice in Northern Ireland will no longer lose part of their compensation payments to account for money saved on rent and mortgage payments during their imprisonment. The so-called "saved living expenses" deduction has been scrapped, bringing Northern Ireland into line wi

Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland. The tribunal currently applies the criminal standard of proof, meaning that allegations must be proved beyond reas

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. London master’s student who advocated for Tibetans detained during China visit, friend says

Ticketmaster is to be more transparent about ticket types and pricing following a UK regulatory investigation prompted by outraged Oasis fans. The American company has given a number of undertakings to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following the conclusion of an investigation it opened