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None of Ireland's 'big six' firms have yet signed up to the Bar of Ireland's equitable briefing policy aimed at promoting equitable briefing amongst male and female barristers, according to reports. The equitable briefing policy was launched at the start of March with support from the government and

Terminally-ill children under the age of 12 will be able to avail of assisted dying in the Netherlands for the first time under a proposed widening of the country's liberal euthanasia regime. Since the early 2000s, Dutch law has provided for euthanasia for adults, children over the age of 12 and bab

Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP has announced the appointment of Aisling Harrison as partner in its Sligo office, effective from 1st April 2023.

An Irish lawyer who now practises in the United States is to launch a new scholarship to support students in her home of Arranmore. Caroleann S. Gallagher, partner at Chicago-based Coogan Gallagher, told Donegal Daily that her firm will award an annual scholarship worth €3,000 to one Leaving Ce

Insights into climate and disaster risk governance, emergency planning, the evolving Aarhus Convention and the emerging rights of nature are among the subjects at the ‘Law and the Environment’ conference taking place at University College Cork (UCC) next week. Now in its 19th year, the c

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Surge in Iran executions aims to 'spread fear', rights groups say

France's top constitutional court will today rule on whether to approve President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms amid widespread opposition and three months of mass protests. Mr Macron's reforms would raise the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64.

A software gaffe has sent irate iPhone owners in search of their lost devices to a random family home in Texas. Scott Schuster has spoken to local media about his bewilderment as people keep turning up at his front door in search of their iPhones and AirPods because Apple's "Find My iPhone" app keep

Dublin firm Richard Grogan & Associates is to close after its namesake passed away late last year. Richard Grogan, a well-known employment lawyer and regular contributor to Irish Legal News, passed away in November 2022 after a period of illness.

Corporate law firm BHSM LLP has completed its move to the third floor of 76 Baggot Street Lower, the former headquarters of Bord na Móna. The firm announced the planned relocation last year and announced the completion of the move yesterday.

Barrister Nonito Barbero has joined Sinnott Solicitors as an immigration consultant. The firm, which specialises in immigration and personal injury litigation, has offices in Dublin and Cork and recently celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Co Mayo firm P. O’Connor & Son has announced the appointment of Amy Collins as a solicitor in the firm. Ms Collins joins as a newly-qualified solicitor and will act in matters of litigation and probate.

Cork law student Hannah Janknecht has been awarded the Southern Law Association prize for the highest mark on her dissertation. The prize was awarded during the UCC College of Business and Law Scholarships and Prizes Award Ceremony held in Devere Hall last week.

A panel of lawyers explored how disability is a driver of innovation at a recent event hosted by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP in collaboration with the disAbility Legal Network, which is now available to watch online. The event on 22 March 2023 was presented by Peggy Hughes, a partner in MHC and mem

Belfast-based Cleaver Fulton Rankin has been shortlisted for two awards at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2023. The firm has made the final shortlist for Outstanding Commitment to ESG, a category that shines a light on businesses who have shown a commitment to sustainable business practices a