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Judicial Council to consider whether to publish golfgate report on Mr Justice Woulfe
The Judicial Council has been asked to consider whether or not to publish the completed report by former Chief Justice Susan Denham on Mr Justice Séamus Woulfe's attendance at a controversial dinner which broke Covid-19 rules.
Published 30 September 2020
Nuala Butler SC nominated for appointment to High Court
Barrister Nuala Butler SC has been nominated by ministers for appointment as an ordinary judge of the High Court.
Published 30 September 2020
Government moves forward with 'long overdue' family law reform
Family lawyers have welcomed progress on "long overdue" proposals to establish new dedicated family courts within the existing court structures.
Published 30 September 2020
Two 'constitutionally permissible' models for personal injuries payment cap
The Law Reform Commission has identified two "constitutionally permissible" models for capping personal injuries pay-outs in Ireland.
Published 30 September 2020
A&L Goodbody recruits four new solicitors in Belfast
Corporate law firm A&L Goodbody (ALG) has announced the appointment of four new solicitors at its Belfast office.
Published 30 September 2020
Lisa Bryson: Success of Chancellor's Job Support Scheme is critical for business survival
Lisa Bryson, partner and head of employment at Eversheds Sutherland in Belfast, highlights the importance of the successor to the Covid-19 furlough scheme.
Published 30 September 2020
Gardaí with domestic and sexual violence training now rolled out nationwide
Gardaí with special training in domestic and sexual violence are now available across the State following the completion of the rollout of Garda Divisional Protective Services Units (DPSUs).
Published 30 September 2020
And finally… crime wave
Police officers have been offered "surf therapy" to help them deal with mental health problems.
Published 30 September 2020
Comyn Kelleher Tobin appoints partner and two solicitors
Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) has continued its growth in Cork and Dublin with the appointment of a new partner and two new solicitors.
Published 29 September 2020
Decision not to prosecute 15 former soldiers over Bloody Sunday upheld
Prosecutors have upheld their decision not to prosecute 15 former British soldiers for murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily injury in connection with Bloody Sunday in 1972.
Published 29 September 2020
Lawsuit seeks to change criteria for coronavirus job retention scheme
Lawyers for a self-employed chef are challenging the UK government's criteria for access to the Covid-19 job retention scheme.
Published 29 September 2020
Energy lawyer calls for planning law reform to bring down renewable electricity prices
Planning law reforms could help reduce the price of renewable electricity in Northern Ireland, a prominent energy lawyer has said.
Published 29 September 2020
Scottish Parliament urged to reject Internal Market Bill
The Scottish government has called on MSPs to reject legislative consent for the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill, which it says will erode the powers of the Scottish Parliament.
Published 29 September 2020
Irish legal academic addresses Mexican Supreme Court
An Irish legal academic has delivered a presentation before the Supreme Court of Mexico on the evolution of the definition of the family under Irish law.
Published 29 September 2020
Blindboy to star at Law Society wellbeing summit
Comedy hip-hop star Blindboy will feature as a special guest at the Law Society of Ireland's Business of Wellbeing Summit tomorrow, which over 650 solicitors have registered to attend.
Published 29 September 2020
