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Complaints to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) rose by 45 per cent last year, with the watchdog saying the growing use of AI is increasing both the volume and complexity of cases. The DPC received 16,160 new cases in 2025, up from the previous year, while concluding 11,734 cases, a 1

Foot Anstey McKees is marking the first anniversary of its strategic tie-up with double digit growth, expanded capability and the announcement that it will move forward under the name Foot Anstey from 1 September 2026.

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says

Legal bodies have called for immediate investment to fix Ireland's civil legal aid system. The Oireachtas Justice Committee’s Report, published yesterday, highlights how vulnerable people, including victims of domestic violence, are struggling to secure legal representation. It also calls out

White House officials are considering whether Donald Trump could mark America’s 250th birthday with a mass clemency programme, reportedly dubbed “250 pardons for 250 years”. The proposal, which could be announced around the Fourth of July, has divided advisers, with some seeing it

Mullany Walsh Maxwells LLP has announced the appointment of Michelle Loughnane as partner in its litigation and employment law department. Ms Loughnane advises employers and employees on the full spectrum of workplace rights, compliance, and contentious business. She has developed a strong reputatio

As Ireland assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union, Sean McHale, deputy executive director and director of programmes at Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI), has argued that Ireland takes on the presidency at a time of significant geopolitical uncertainty, ongoing armed confli

David Andrews SC, barrister and former foreign affairs minister, has died at the age of 91. "Once known as 'the conscience of Fianna Fáil', he was a rallying-point for opponents of the leadership of Charles Haughey, one of Ireland’s most divisive figures.

DLA Piper has announced 12 promotions across its Ireland business. The promotions include six new legal directors, four new senior associates, one new senior transaction specialist and a new financial controller.

Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has posted record financial performance for the 12 months to 30 April 2026. The company, which has an office in Dublin, has achieved significant growth over the past year as it continues to grow its global footprint. Addleshaw Goddard’s Dublin office sustained increased

HF Northern Ireland has announced the opening of a new office in Derry.

Ford has rehired more than 300 experienced quality engineers after AI failed to match their expertise in vehicle production. The US carmaker had introduced AI tools, including automated quality inspections, as part of a wider push to improve efficiency. However, executives said the technology did no

The owner of a gay bar in Russia and two employees have been jailed for hosting drag shows in the first criminal case brought against people accused of belonging to the country’s banned “international LGBT movement”. A court in Orenburg sentenced bar owner Vyacheslav Khasanov, 37,

The Law Society of Ireland has warned that criminal defence solicitors are resigning from legal aid panels after the justice minister confirmed he will proceed with the introduction of a flat-fee payment model from 1 July, despite continuing opposition from the profession. The latest warning comes a

Environmental Trust Ireland (ETI) has secured a significant High Court victory after Mr Justice Holland quashed planning permission granted to Aughinish Alumina for the expansion of its Bauxite Residue Disposal Area (BRDA) and associated quarry operations at Aughinish Island, County Limerick. The ju