Analysis

John Vassiliou John Vassiliou, associate at Scottish law firm McGill and Co, writes on a Supreme Court judgment opening the door to applications for registration as a British citizen from people born abroad to a British mother between 1949 and 1983.

Karen Kearney Karen Kearney, partner at Cantillons Solicitors, responds to reports that the State Claims Agency has blamed personal injury practitioners for bringing high-profile cases to the Irish courts.

Pat Daly Following renewed media interest in sepsis, Pat Daly, partner at Cantillons Solicitors in Cork, explains the seriousness of the infection.

Stephanie Johnston Stephanie Johnston, solicitor in the private client team at Carson McDowell in Belfast, writes on a recent judgment in England and Wales.

Howard G. Zaharoff US attorney Howard G. Zaharoff, who specialises in intellectual property, technology, and business law, explores the ownership of trademarks linked to the Super Bowl.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates writes on how to deal with a pregnant employee.

Anthony Smyth and Michael Walsh Anthony Smyth and Michael Walsh, respectively head of the tax and property departments at ByrneWallace, explain the repayment of stamp duty where land has been used for residential development.

Jonathan Cooper OBE Barrister Jonathan Cooper OBE of Doughty Street Chambers looks at the protections guaranteed by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the consequences of its loss, especially for the LGBT community.

Aaron Mulholland Aaron Mulholland, associate director at Tughans in Belfast, writes on the future of the Good Friday ban on alcohol sales in Northern Ireland.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates writes on how not to run disciplinary hearings.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates looks at an interesting unfair dismissal case where an employee raises illegality and is dismissed.

Andrew Ryan Andrew Ryan, a planning and environment partner in the energy and renewables team at TLT in Belfast (pictured), writes on changes to judicial reviews which took effect this month.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates writes on an important European court judgment concerning holiday pay for self-employed contractors.

Sam Corbett Sam Corbett, associate in the corporate restructuring and insolvency team at A&L Goodbody in Belfast, writes on the collapse of Carillion.

Toni Fitzgerald Gunn Toni Fitzgerald Gunn, employment law solicitor at Worthingtons Solicitors in Belfast, writes on a recent employment tribunal decision.