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Spain: Reform of secrecy laws to cast light on civil war and Franco regime
The Spanish government has begun reforming the secrecy regime that prevented papers from the civil war and Franco's dictatorship from being published.
Published 12 April 2021
And finally... wedding ringer
A scorned judge who took revenge on her cheating partner by "marrying" him in a sham ceremony with an impersonator has been ordered to retire.
Published 12 April 2021
Taylor Wessing to launch in Dublin with focus on tech and life sciences
International law firm Taylor Wessing has announced plans to open its first office in Ireland to pursue tech and life science opportunities.
Published 9 April 2021
Emma Burrows joins leadership of Bord Gáis Energy
Bord Gáis Energy, Ireland’s leading energy and services provider, has named Emma Burrows as its new legal, regulation and corporate affairs director.
Published 9 April 2021
Attorney General 'should not have a role' in judicial appointments process
The Attorney General should not have any role in the judicial appointments process, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has said.
Published 9 April 2021
Consultation launched on extending flexible arrangements in children's social care
The Department of Health has launched a consultation on extending temporary arrangements for "flexibility" in children's social care until November.
Published 9 April 2021
Arthur Cox and Mason Hayes & Curran named top firms for diversity
Arthur Cox and Mason Hayes & Curran LLP have been named among the best law firms in the world for promoting diversity.
Published 9 April 2021
Irish medical expert makes global headlines at Derek Chauvin trial
An Irish medical expert has made global headlines with his expert evidence for the prosecution at the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of murdering George Floyd.
Published 9 April 2021
European Court of Human Rights backs Czech Republic over mandatory vaccinations
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has backed the Czech Republic on mandatory pre-school vaccinations in a case that predates the pandemic.
Published 9 April 2021
England to follow Scotland’s lead on remote jury centres
Authorities south of the border are to follow Scotland's lead and open remote jury centres.
Published 9 April 2021
And finally... crate escape
A man who bundled himself into a wooden crate and tried to mail himself from Australia to Britain has made a public appeal to help track down his accomplices.
Published 9 April 2021
Cadwalader becomes latest US law firm to open Dublin office
US law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP has launched an office in Dublin, following in the footsteps of Hogan Lovells, Ashurst and Linklaters.
Published 8 April 2021
Gardaí cleared of mishandling complaint over judge's behaviour
An investigation has cleared gardaí of mishandling a complaint from a woman who reportedly accused a judge of inappropriate behaviour towards her.
Published 8 April 2021
Marie Doyle-Rossi promoted to special counsel at Covington
Irish lawyer Marie Doyle-Rossi has been promoted to special counsel at US-headquartered law firm Covington & Burling LLP.
Published 8 April 2021
