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A judgment of Mr Justice Garrett Simons has clarified the role of court-appointed experts in family-law proceedings.

Former solicitor June O’Connell has passed away at the age of 55. 

The King’s Inns has announced that this year’s celebratory reunion dinner for barrister graduates of years ending in 6 will take place on Friday 13 November. If you graduated in 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 or 2016 you are invited to attend for a chance to reconnect and reminisce.

A Northern Ireland women’s charity has been awarded £100,000 from the Engagement for Change fund to empower other community and voluntary groups to make their voices heard. The Women’s Resource and Development Agency (WRDA) is based in Belfast but works across Northern Ireland. It

High Court judge, Denise Brett will hear seven Article 40 inquires today into the alleged unlawful detention of men who were refused bail or allegedly had unfair hearings in the District Court while appearing unrepresented amid the ongoing solicitors’ withdrawal of services. 

Solicitors commented in the press over the weekend on the ongoing withdrawal of services in response to justice minister Jim O’Callaghan’s flat rate criminal legal aid fee. Solicitor, Niall Walsh described the dispute as a “battle for the future of the criminal justice system&rdquo

On the first Monday of every month a Florida steakhouse hosts a dinner where guests can enjoy a meal completely naked. Chef and owner Maurad Ali said he came up with the idea to attract new customers and generate publicity, adding that there is a market for the experience and that staff are trained

Violent prisoners at an English jail are being allowed to care for and pet a hamster as part of efforts to help them manage their behaviour. The hamster, named Robinson, was introduced to HMP Northumberland, a 1,348-capacity Category C men’s prison, as part of a pet-care area on one wing.

The government is considering following the UK and enacting a ban on the sale of cigarettes and nicotine products to those born after a certain date.

The extradition of Daniel Kinahan from the UAE to Ireland has been welcomed. Mr Kinahan is regarded as one of the most high-profile individuals sought for prosecution in connection with transnational organised crime and is accused of directing an organised crime organisation.

Matheson’s soccer team are celebrating victory in the Dublin Solicitor’s Bar Association (DSBA) League Cup.

Practitioners filled Newry Courthouse to pay tribute to District Judge Eamonn King who retired on 31 July after 21 years in the role.  Hailing from a rural background, Mr King grew up on dairy farm in Castlewellan Co. Down and attended St Patrick’s Grammar School in Downpatrick.

Former High Court judge Mr Bernand Barton has passed away after a short illness. 

Irish barrister Molly Scott, who is to join the Irish women’s sprint relay team at the European Championships in Birmingham next week, has said joining the Bar made her a better athlete and a better person.

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been ordered to pay $567m (£421m/€491) to address harm caused to children by its platforms.