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The UK's Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Google's search and search advertising services under a new digital markets regulation regime. The probe is one of two strategic market status (SMS) designation investigations which are intended to be the first prob

McCann FitzGerald has promoted senior associates Alison Carroll, James Fitzgerald, Daniel Lucey and Seán Mulvey to of counsel. Ms Carroll advises employers, contractors, and design team members on all aspects of construction contracts during the planning and delivery of large-scale infrastruc

William Fry has welcomed 22 associates following the completion of their traineeships with the firm.

Northern Ireland commercial law firm Tughans recorded turnover of nearly £13 million in 2023/24, according to its latest accounts. Documents filed with Companies House show the firm's turnover was £12.78 million in the financial year ending 31 March 2024, a two per cent increase on the p

Public liability claims declined by 40 per cent from the start of 2019 to the end of 2023, according to research published by the Injuries Resolution Board. The new research report, produced in collaboration with EY Economic Advisory, draws on data from over 30,000 claim applications for injuries su

Carson McDowell partner Cathal O'Neill has been appointed as Northern Ireland president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL). Mr O'Neill, who joined the firm in 2017, is co-head of its defence insurance litigation team.

Lawyers Against Homelessness raised nearly €38,000 for the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People at its Christmas CPD event last year.

Whistleblowers made over 1,100 protected disclosures to public bodies in 2023, according to a new report. Annual figures are now being published as a result of legislative changes made by the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022.

Donald Trump would have been convicted in relation to his "criminal efforts to retain power" after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden if not for his re-election last year, according to a report released by the US Department of Justice. The 130-page document, authored by special counsel Jack Smith

A ban on flying "foreign flags" on flagpoles has come into effect in Denmark. As of 1 January 2025, the only flags that can lawfully be raised are those of Denmark and its autonomous territories, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, as well as the other Nordic countries, neighbouring Germany and interna

Quigg Golden has announced the promotion of Dermot Durack to director, with John Doherty and Stephen McKenna advancing to the positions of associate directors. The appointments come just two months after Quigg Golden joined law firm HF and reflect the exceptional contributions each has made to their

Former Bar Council chairman Patrick MacEntee SC has passed away at the age of 89. The criminal lawyer was best known for his defence work in the Special Criminal Court in the 1970s and 1980s, including in the Sallins train robbery case.

Barrister Donal Keane BL has passed away following a short illness. Mr Keane called to the Bar in 1992 and practised on the Midland and Northern circuits, latterly as the State prosecutor in Co Leitrim.

Irish law students travelled to Strasbourg last year to learn how the Council of Europe works and to meet with leading officials.

Retired Belfast solicitor Ronnie Robinson has passed away. Mr Robinson qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland in 1975 and was head of the litigation department at Johns Elliot prior to his retirement at the end of 2023.