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Supreme Court: Minister’s appeal on Citizens Directive Regulations upheld
The Supreme Court has held that the High Court erred in granting certiorari of the Minister for Justice’s refusal of an application for liberty to enter and remain in the State.
Published 5 June 2020
Newry solicitor Eimear Kane joins MSM Law's family law team
MSM Law has announced the appointment of Newry solicitor Eimear Kane as head of the firm's expanding family law department.
Published 5 June 2020
Immigrant Council takes on nearly 200 legal cases
The Immigrant Council of Ireland took on nearly 200 legal cases last year, including the case of 27 women trafficked to Ireland for sexual exploitation.
Published 5 June 2020
New guidance published for family lawyers in coronavirus pandemic
The Law Society of Ireland's family and child law committee has updated its guidance on issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published 5 June 2020
Proposals for new electoral boundaries quashed in Court of Appeal
Controversial proposals to redraw constituency boundaries for Westminster elections in Northern Ireland have been quashed after a legal challenge from a Belfast resident.
Published 5 June 2020
Review of insolvency laws to take coronavirus into account
An ongoing review of Ireland's personal insolvency laws will now take into account the "significant economic effects" of the COVID-19 outbreak, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has said.
Published 5 June 2020
Ronan Daly Jermyn: Catch me if you can – allegations of fraud as a defence in enforcement proceedings
Ronan Daly Jermyn solicitor Hilda Mannix, partner Darryl Broderick and trainee Chris Murray consider the strategies lenders and loan purchasers should consider when met with allegations of fraud as a defence in enforcement proceedings.
Published 5 June 2020
#InPictures: Lord Burrows sworn in as UK Supreme Court justice
Lord Burrows has been sworn in as a UK Supreme Court justice in a small ceremony in the court’s library. He recited the judicial oath in front of the court's president, Lord Reed. All the other justices tuned in to the session remotely.
Published 5 June 2020
Richard McMeeken: Reforming UK contract law to cope with COVID-19
Scottish lawyer Richard McMeeken details new proposals to deal with the contract law implications of the current crisis.
Published 5 June 2020
Law Centre NI translates COVID-19 FAQs into nine languages
Law Centre NI has translated its resources for employees and self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic into nine languages.
Published 5 June 2020
England: Hijab-wearing woman appointed as district judge in legal first
A hijab-wearing Muslim woman has been appointed as a deputy district judge in a UK first.
Published 5 June 2020
And finally... lockdown love
Divorces have risen sharply in Saudi Arabia during the coronavirus pandemic, apparently driven by women discovering that their husbands are secret polygamists.
Published 5 June 2020
Far-right activists to pay costs in coronavirus law challenge
Far-right activists John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty have been ordered to pay costs for their failed legal challenge to the emergency coronavirus laws.
Published 4 June 2020
Law firms may be opening prematurely due to 'lack of guidance'
Law firms in Northern Ireland may be opening to visitors prematurely due to a lack of official guidance from the Northern Ireland Executive, a solicitor has warned.
Published 4 June 2020
Hewitt & Gilpin promotes Craig Russell to director
Hewitt & Gilpin Solicitors has promoted Craig Russell to director in the firm's private client department.
Published 4 June 2020
