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‘No harm done?’ - an innovative short film aimed at educating young people on the impact peer pressure can have on the choices they make and the often unintended consequences of their actions and behaviours – was launched at an event in Belfast City Hall. Funded by the Belfast Policing and Com

In a decision that significantly influences the procedure for serving wayleave notices, the Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that the procedure by which the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) served a wayleave notice to enter private land was unlawful. In a long-running dispute between the ESB and Kill

In a decision that significantly influences the procedure for serving wayleave notices, the Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that the procedure by which the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) served a wayleave notice to enter private land was unlawful. In a long-running dispute between the ESB and Kill

A clamp down on non-payment of M50 tolls has resulted in a number of upmarket cars, including a Range Rover, several BMWs, Audis and Mercedes Benz, being seized. Motorists who have failed to comply with the toll charges could face the possibility of large fines or even jail time.

Judge Brian McGovern Lloyds pharmacy has brought about a legal action challenging new regulations which govern the display of medicines which are non-prescription but may only be sold in pharmacies, the Irish Examiner reports.

Ciaran Healy Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the appointment of Ciaran Healy as a partner in its Corporate team in Dublin.

Tracy Tuohy has joined Keystone’s growing technology practice fromMotorola Solutions where she was senior counsel. With nearly twenty years’ industry experience gained from senior strategic roles at 02, Vodafone and Motorola, Ms Tuohy is an experienced commercial lawyer with extensive experience

An order requiring the Courts Service to reconsider its decision allowing the closure of Skibbereen courthouse has been approved by the High Court. The West Cork Bar Association and six local solicitors have argued that a decision to close the courthouse in 2013 was tainted by errors of fact with re

Figures derived from the 685,000 cases which the Court Service dealt with last year show a drop in drink driving and an increase in divorce, The Irish Times reports. The figures also revealed a steep increase in debt settlements and a rise of 5 per cent in bankruptcy.

David Barniville After a series of disturbances in courthouses across the country there are calls for extra security to be present during home and property repossession cases, the Irish Independent reports.

The UK Supreme Court has unanimously allowed a legal charity’s appeal against the Lord Chancellor to introduce a residence test for civil legal aid on the basis it is ultra vires. Following a hearing at which the court heard argument on the ultra vires issue and indicated that it did not need to h

Michèle Coninsx Eurojust and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further support European prosecutors working with cases concerning violations of intellectual property rights (IPRs).

Dr Vanessa Davies Women at the bar have significantly better experiences where the regulator's equality rules are firmly entrenched, according to a new report.

Ms Donna Woods was injured when the wing mirror of Mr Joseph Tyrell Jnr’s van hit her as she was out jogging with a friend near her home. The High Court has awarded her €134,000 in general and special damages for the injuries she sustained and the persistent affect they would have on her lifesty

The results of the Irish Bar Council elections have been declared and the council panels have been selected from the 2016 vote. The following will serve as members of the Council for a term of two years, taking up position from the 1st of August 2016: