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The Cambodian government’s crackdown on scamming compounds has failed to dismantle the vast majority of sites in the country or protect and support thousands of people subjected to human trafficking, torture and slavery, Amnesty International said in a new report released today. Falling Throug

Irwin Mitchell is exploring the possibility of bringing in a private equity investor as the law firm seeks to regain control of its parent company from a growing number of former partners. The Sheffield-headquartered firm, which generated almost £330 million in revenue last year, is understood

The president of a Taiwanese university has taken a two-month unpaid leave of absence after a bizarre incident in which he told graduating students who are unable to cope with the demands of working life that they should “quickly end themselves". Chen Ching-ho, president of Shih Hsin Universit

There is overwhelming opposition to proposed changes to the criminal legal aid scheme that would see the current appearances-based system replaced with a flat-fee model for District Court criminal cases, according to a new survey. The findings come from a Gazette poll of more than 200 criminal law s

Ireland’s accounting watchdog opened four investigations into potential breaches by auditors and audit firms last year, the highest number since it began publishing annual enforcement figures in 2020. The Irish Audit and Accounting Supervisory Authority (Iaasa) said in its latest annual report

The Mercy Law Resource Centre was in Cork to host a Community Legal Education Day, which brought together attendees from 17 different organisations, all working across the city and county of Cork on housing issues. 

The 31st ELSA Ireland National Council Meeting was held at the offices of Ogier Ireland LLP and brought together students from across the country to reflect on the organisation's achievements and set its direction for the year ahead. 

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