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A senior figure at Scotland’s human rights watchdog is taking legal action against the organisation, claiming she faced discrimination because of her gender-critical beliefs.
UK: Human rights body faces discrimination claim from senior lawyer over gender-critical views
A senior figure at Scotland’s human rights watchdog is taking legal action against the organisation, claiming she faced discrimination because of her gender-critical beliefs.
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The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, chaired an engaging dialogue on ‘The Voice of the Child in Private Family Law’ at the informal meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers last week.
EU Justice and Home Affairs ministers discuss The Voice of the Child in Private Family Law
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, chaired an engaging dialogue on ‘The Voice of the Child in Private Family Law’ at the informal meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers last week.
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The board of An Coimisiún Toghcháin has published its decision under Section 51 of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 in an appeal of a decision of the Registrar of Political Parties.
Appeal Related to the Ireland First Party concluded
The board of An Coimisiún Toghcháin has published its decision under Section 51 of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 in an appeal of a decision of the Registrar of Political Parties.
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The Honourable Mr Justice Keenan Johnson, president of the Circuit Court, made his declaration under the Constitution, in the Supreme Court this morning in the presence of the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell.
New president of the Circuit Court sworn in to Supreme Court
The Honourable Mr Justice Keenan Johnson, president of the Circuit Court, made his declaration under the Constitution, in the Supreme Court this morning in the presence of the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell.
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Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal has dismissed a minor’s appeal challenging the Untraced Drivers’ Agreement 2004 as being non-compliant with EU law.
NI Court of Appeal: Minor’s challenge to Untraced Drivers’ Scheme dismissed
Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal has dismissed a minor’s appeal challenging the Untraced Drivers’ Agreement 2004 as being non-compliant with EU law.
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TLT has delivered another record-breaking year of financial results, with the firm achieving 11% revenue growth and hitting £208m in 2025/26 – doubling revenue over the last five years.
TLT breaks £200m revenue barrier and bolsters Belfast
TLT has delivered another record-breaking year of financial results, with the firm achieving 11% revenue growth and hitting £208m in 2025/26 – doubling revenue over the last five years.
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The Honorable Society of King’s Inns this week graduated 113 students from the Barrister-at-Law Class of 2026.
113 students graduate with Barrister at Law degree from King’s Inns
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns this week graduated 113 students from the Barrister-at-Law Class of 2026.
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In March 2023, Alex Murdaugh (pronounced ‘Murdock’ by Americans), an attorney, was found guilty of the murders of his wife Maggie and their younger son Paul at their home in South Carolina. The circumstances of the deaths were violent; both having been shot.
Review: The privileged lawyer who murdered his family
In March 2023, Alex Murdaugh (pronounced ‘Murdock’ by Americans), an attorney, was found guilty of the murders of his wife Maggie and their younger son Paul at their home in South Carolina. The circumstances of the deaths were violent; both having been shot.
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Beauchamps has appointed three new partners and one Of Counsel, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in Corporate, Commercial Real Estate and Private Client.
Beauchamps appoints trio of partners and one Of Counsel
Beauchamps has appointed three new partners and one Of Counsel, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in Corporate, Commercial Real Estate and Private Client.
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The Law Society of Ireland has called on Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan to engage with it to resolve the ongoing legal aid dispute after a new survey of 260 solicitors found only three intend to remain on the Criminal Legal Aid panel under the new payment scheme that took effect on 1 July.
Almost no solicitors plan to stay in legal aid scheme, Law Society finds
The Law Society of Ireland has called on Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan to engage with it to resolve the ongoing legal aid dispute after a new survey of 260 solicitors found only three intend to remain on the Criminal Legal Aid panel under the new payment scheme that took effect on 1 July.
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The Taoiseach has delivered an unreserved State apology in the Dáil to the victims of convicted child sex abuser Bill Kenneally, following the publication of the report of the South-East Commission of Investigation, chaired by Mr Justice Michael White.
Taoiseach issues State apology to victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally over Garda failures
The Taoiseach has delivered an unreserved State apology in the Dáil to the victims of convicted child sex abuser Bill Kenneally, following the publication of the report of the South-East Commission of Investigation, chaired by Mr Justice Michael White.
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The Law Society of Ireland’s Probate Committee has issued guidance regarding bequests in wills to non-profit companies limited by guarantee that are not registered charities and to unincorporated bodies or associations.
Law Society issues guidance on bequests to non-profits and unincorporated bodies
The Law Society of Ireland’s Probate Committee has issued guidance regarding bequests in wills to non-profit companies limited by guarantee that are not registered charities and to unincorporated bodies or associations.
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The High Court has ordered an Irish company to disclose details of its alleged third party litigation funding, along with related documents and records.
High Court: Disclosure of alleged third party funding arrangements ordered against Irish company
The High Court has ordered an Irish company to disclose details of its alleged third party litigation funding, along with related documents and records.
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DLA Piper has made three senior appointments across its business services leadership team in Ireland, further strengthening the firm’s operational, commercial and knowledge capabilities.
DLA Piper adds trio to business services leadership team
DLA Piper has made three senior appointments across its business services leadership team in Ireland, further strengthening the firm’s operational, commercial and knowledge capabilities.
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EY Law Ireland has appointed Cormac Gilroy to lead its newly established banking and finance practice.
Cormac Gilroy joins EY Law Ireland
EY Law Ireland has appointed Cormac Gilroy to lead its newly established banking and finance practice.
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The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded a Chinese construction worker over €14,000 for underpayment of wages and unpaid annual leave, following a complaint supported by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland.
Construction worker awarded over €14,000 by WRC
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded a Chinese construction worker over €14,000 for underpayment of wages and unpaid annual leave, following a complaint supported by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland.
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Five school bus operators were convicted of bid-rigging in a landmark cartel prosecution last year as the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) stepped up enforcement activity across competition and consumer law, its annual report shows.
CCPC reports landmark cartel convictions and surge in consumer enforcement
Five school bus operators were convicted of bid-rigging in a landmark cartel prosecution last year as the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) stepped up enforcement activity across competition and consumer law, its annual report shows.
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The co-founder of an $8 billion asset management firm is suing after being fired for breaching the very return-to-office policy that he himself signed off on.
And finally… stakeout
The co-founder of an $8 billion asset management firm is suing after being fired for breaching the very return-to-office policy that he himself signed off on.
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Lawyers acting for an Argentine animal rights group have persuaded a court that goldfish are sentient beings and succeeded in rescuing a pair of fish from an inadequate tank displayed in the window of a Buenos Aires sushi restaurant.
Argentina: Court rules goldfish are sentient beings
Lawyers acting for an Argentine animal rights group have persuaded a court that goldfish are sentient beings and succeeded in rescuing a pair of fish from an inadequate tank displayed in the window of a Buenos Aires sushi restaurant.
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Major book publishers yesterday raised an action against Google in New York for allegedly taking copyrighted content, using it to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and then generating content that “directly” competes with the original authors’ work.
US: Publishers sue Google for copyright breach in latest battle with AI
Major book publishers yesterday raised an action against Google in New York for allegedly taking copyrighted content, using it to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and then generating content that “directly” competes with the original authors’ work.
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White House officials are considering whether Donald Trump could mark America’s 250th birthday with a mass clemency programme, reportedly dubbed “250 pardons for 250 years”.
And finally… pardon me?
White House officials are considering whether Donald Trump could mark America’s 250th birthday with a mass clemency programme, reportedly dubbed “250 pardons for 250 years”.
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DAC Beachcroft is recruiting a Solicitor - Commercial Litigation (Property Recoveries)
Solicitor - Commercial Litigation (Property Recoveries) - DAC Beachcroft
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The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is seeking appointments to Appeals Panel under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 for certain decisions of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Appointments to Gambling Appeals Panel - Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
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The Northern Ireland Civil Service is recruiting a Principal Legal Officer G7
Principal Legal Officer - Northern Ireland Civil Service
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Professor Cherie Armour; Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, Dame Siobhan Keegan and Dr Katie McGaughey
Eighty per cent of Northern Ireland crime victims have no confidence in justice system
Professor Cherie Armour; Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, Dame Siobhan Keegan and Dr Katie McGaughey
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The Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals is recruiting a Part-Time Appeals Officer
Part-Time Appeals Officer - Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals
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