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Lawyer and technologist Professor Richard Susskind OBE put the cat among the pigeons at the Law Society of Northern Ireland's centenary conference when he suggested that solicitors may one day be rendered obsolete by technological advances. His keynote speech on Friday morning came after the Law Soc

Legislation strengthening the regulatory framework for lobbying in Ireland has been published. The Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022 will allow the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) to impose a fine of up to €25,000 and/or a ban on lobbying of up to two years for breaches

Personal injury and road traffic accident specialist firm JMK Solicitors has opened a new office in Derry as part of plans to expand across Northern Ireland. The firm's new office — joining its existing offices in Belfast and Newry — is located on the Culmore Road, close to Derry's city

Paid leave will be introduced for victims of domestic violence under legislative plans unveiled by ministers. The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 will introduce a range of measures to improve family-friendly work practices and support women in the work force.

An increase in Law Library membership subscription rates is set to come into effect later this week. In an email sent to barristers on behalf of the Bar Council, Séamus Clarke SC said the general increase of 6.5 per cent from 1 October 2022 is "required to deliver all current member services

A seal which evaded capture by concerned authorities for several days has finally been taken into custody after turning himself in at a police station. "Shoebert", who became a minor celebrity in a town near Boston after turning up in the local Shoe Pond and defying rescue attempts, unexpectedl

Newry-headquartered Fisher & Fisher Solicitors has announced the acquisition of Colman R Hanna Solicitors in Newcastle. Fisher & Fisher has six locations across Northern Ireland, including its own office in Newcastle as well as Belfast, Kilkeel, Rathfriland and Donaghadee.

Aonghus Kelly will take a six-month break from his role as head of Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) to serve as a senior adviser on the prosecution of international crimes in Ukraine. Mr Kelly, who has steered the NGO as its executive director since 2019, has been seconded by the Irish Departm

Arthur Cox is seeking applications for its expanded trainee programme offering in Northern Ireland. Successful applicants will work with high-profile ‘blue-chip’ clients across Arthur Cox’s four main practice areas: corporate, finance, litigation and property.

Healthcare lawyer Sandra O'Malley has been appointed by LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice, as chair of its board of directors. LauraLynn operates Ireland's only children's hospice as well as two local disability services, all based in Mallow, Co Cork.

A Yorkshire football club is attempting to avail itself of a 12th century treaty in order to play in Scotland. Doncaster City FC has contacted the Scottish Football Association (SFA) “applying for next year’s competition” on the basis of the 1136 treaty, which gave the town to Scot

Four murder accused will be released from prison as the barristers' strike has delayed their trial. The suspects, who cannot be named, were remanded in custody in February after having been charged with the murder of Keith Green in Banbury in Oxfordshire.

Women's concerns over their representation within the legal profession have been highlighted in a new report from the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Despite women making up the majority of working solicitors, men account for the majority of senior roles in law firms. This was borne out in the resp

Construction cost inflation (83 per cent) along with planning permission and judicial review timelines (76 per cent) are the two biggest challenges facing the housing sector, according to a survey conducted by ByrneWallace LLP.

The Law Society of Ireland has called on the government to introduce tax measures to improve housing and accommodation supply in Ireland. In its Budget 2023 submission ahead of the publication of the Finance Bill 2022, the Law Society also outlines measures to help tackle climate change and keep Ire