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The general scheme of legislation establishing the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces on a statutory basis has been published. The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023 is the first of two bills which will implement key recommendations of the independent review group led by Ms Justice Bronagh O&r

A dispute over the Mullaghglass landfill site in Co Antrim is set to become the first environmental case of its kind to be appealed from the Northern Ireland courts to the UK Supreme Court in London. Belfast firm Phoenix Law is representing Noeleen McAleenon, one of a number of local residents who h

Dublin firm French Kenny Solicitors has opened its second office at Northside Shopping Centre, Coolock. The opening of the new office, which joins the firm's existing office at 92 Manor Street, Stoneybatter, follows significant expansion over the past two years in particular.

Pre-recorded evidence could harm a complainant's chance of securing a conviction in rape cases, new research shows. A study led by Professor Cheryl Thomas KC at University College London found there were 20 per cent fewer rape convictions in such cases.

Alabama is to test a controversial new method of execution on a death row prisoner who previously survived a botched lethal injection. Kenneth Smith, 58, was sentenced to death after being convicted, along with a co-defendant, for his role in the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Sennett.

A notorious mob boss's daughter turned TikTok influencer has launched a fragrance in honour of her father, 'the Lion'. Nunzia Giuliano, who has over 15,000 followers on the video-sharing platform, named the O Liò fragrance after her late dad, Carmine Giuliano.

Northern Ireland firm Millar McCall Wylie has announced the appointment of Chris Phillips as director. His new role was created as part of the firm’s strategic development plan aimed at strengthening its presence in core growth areas.

Human rights campaigners have condemned "draconian" UK government plans to ban English councils and other public bodies from boycotting Israeli companies. The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, which was announced in July 2023, is being debated in the House of Commons today.

An inquest into the death of Dún Laoghaire solicitor David Montgomery has returned an open verdict. Mr Montgomery, who was managing partner of Thomas Montgomery & Son Solicitors, died by drowning in October 2022 at the age of 54.

RDJ LLP has welcomed 11 new trainee solicitors across its Cork, Dublin and Galway offices.

Judge Gerard O'Brien will receive a judicial pension from the age of 65 despite resigning from the Circuit Court bench following his conviction for attempted rape and sexual assault, according to reports. His resignation came after the Attorney General was asked to advise the government and Oireacht

Northern Ireland commercial law firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has strengthened its dispute resolution team with the appointment of Stuart Nevin as associate director as well as three new solicitors. Mr Nevin brings over 10 years' industry experience and specialist knowledge of property disputes. He is

An Italian celebrity is facing a criminal investigation after allegedly implicating his neighbours in the high-profile disappearance of his cat. The disappearance of Hiro, one of three cats owned by Nino Frassica and his family, set the town of Spoleto ablaze last year — not least because the

International law firm Taylor Wessing has appointed experienced litigator Ryan Ferry as a partner in the firm's Dublin office. Mr Ferry will join the firm from Arthur Cox later this month and serve as disputes and investigations lead for Ireland, where Taylor Wessing has had a presence since 2021.

Commercial property specialist Sarah Keenan has been promoted to partner in Ogier's Irish real estate team. Ms Keenan advises on all areas of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, commercial landlord and tenant law, commercial real estate aspects of corporate transa