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The OUTLaw Network has recently announced the launch of the inaugural OUTLaw Pride Award, which will be presented at the network’s annual OUTLaw Pride Brunch, taking place in Wigwam on Saturday, 27 June at 10am. The OUTLaw Pride Award will recognise an organisation or group within Ireland&rsqu

Fans of The Lord of the Rings can now own one coin to rule them all as the UK's Royal Mint has launched a series of 50p coins featuring the famous ring. The coins mark the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's Academy Award-winning film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Ireland’s Dr Michelle Walsh has been elected to the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO).

Matheson LLP has appointed Charleen O’Keeffe as a partner in its disputes and investigations group. Ms O’Keeffe's practice spans the full spectrum of IP law, including patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, and confidential information. She is a recognised leader in the life sciences

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Int'l group urges Japan to respect human rights under anti-espionage law

Legal tech startup Wordsmith AI has secured a $70 million Series B investment backed by Highland Europe and Index Ventures which will help to drive go-to-market hiring in Ireland, as in-house legal teams move work away from outside counsel. Wordsmith, co-founded by Dublin-born chief operating office

A medieval manuscript regarded as one of the earliest to tell the tale of King Arthur and the search for the holy grail is to be offered at auction for the first time after more than 700 years in private hands. Christie's will sell the richly illuminated tome in its valuable books and manuscripts sa

Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Con Barry as partner, alongside a number of senior promotions and newly qualified solicitors. Mr Barry advises across healthcare, mental health and administrative law, acting in complex and sensitive statutory and

Law professors overwhelmingly preferred AI-generated answers over those written by fellow law professors – and flagged the AI answers as potentially misleading or harmful far less often, a study conducted by Stanford University has found.

Mills Selig has appointed Bernie McCloskey as legal director in its litigation team. Ms McCloskey joins the senior litigation team with extensive experience in commercial litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes and property related conflicts. She has a clear focus on delivering pr

Tughans has advised the Camlin Group on its sale to Siemens Energy. Headquartered in Lisburn, the Camlin Group is a specialist in grid monitoring, data analytics and asset digitalisation technologies. The business employs approximately 650 people and operates across the UK, Europe, North America, Au

Mason Hayes & Curran has appointed Katie Bermingham-Thomas, Donnacha Hennessy and Laura Warnock as of counsel in its health & prosecutions team. The appointments add further specialist expertise for clients dealing with sensitive statutory matters, particularly where legal advice may need to

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has come under fire after launching legal action against a drag performer and environmental activist who performs under the name Pattie Gonia. The US retailer filed a lawsuit in California in January against Wyn Wiley, alleging the use of the name infringes its tra

A new explainer from "European experts" seeks to break down the concept of the rule of law for the public. Published by the Council of Europe, The new guide, The rule of law and why it matters – EXPLAINED, aims to strengthen understanding among the majority of citizens "who do not oppose the r

Actress Rosamund Pike interrupted the curtain call of her West End play Inter Alia to criticise an audience member she said had been texting during one of the production’s most emotional scenes. The actress, who starred in the 2014 hit film Gone Girl, returned to the stage alone after Sat