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Elephants are not people, the top court in the US state of Colorado has ruled. In a unanimous judgment, the Colorado Supreme Court conceded that the animals are "majestic" but said they are not entitled to the same legal protections as humans.

British citizens could soon store passports, driving licences, and other key documents in a digital wallet on their smartphones, according to plans announced by UK Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. Mr Kyle revealed the new smartphone app as part of efforts to simplify government interacti

A Florida woman has been arrested for the second time this month, just 10 days after being released on bond for her earlier charges. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office reported that Teryn Acri was initially arrested on 6 January during a routine traffic stop for several drug-related offences.

Ciarán Mulholland, of Mulholland Law, appeared before the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union with Mark Lynam SC and Stephen Brittain in the extradition case of Sean Walsh. Mr Walsh is presently remanded at E Block of Portlaoise Prison and is contesting an extradition

The Labour Court is searching for a new chairman as Kevin Foley prepares to step down in March. Mr Foley, who has held the role since 2016, has played a key role in resolving high-profile disputes, including last year’s Aer Lingus pay row with its pilots.

Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC is seeking to sequester the assets of Enoch Burke, a teacher accused of breaching a court order by attending Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath. The application concerns €190,000 in fines accumulated since early 2023.

The Updates in Public Procurement Law Conference was held at King’s Inns last Friday. 

Judge Marie Quirke, who died yesterday aged 60, has been called a “visionary” of the bench who treated everyone in the Dublin District Court with fairness, respect, and compassion. “We are all shocked and saddened,” said District Court President Paul Kelly, who described her

French authorities are seizing record amounts of “love honey” products containing erectile dysfunction drugs, marketed as natural aphrodisiacs. Over 31,000 tonnes were confiscated last year, mainly in cities and seaports, with shipments from countries including Malaysia, Thailand, and Tu

Daniel McCracken has joined the private client team at MKB Law. Mr McCracken has extensive experience across all aspects of private client practice including navigating complex contentious matters. Recognised as "outstanding" by the Legal 500, he further distinguishes himself as a solicitor advocate

The GMB Judicial Branch has called for the removal of Helen Pitcher, chair of England and Wales' Judicial Appointments Commission. Judges made the call in an open letter to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood yesterday.

University of Galway law students Mamadou Saliou Bah and Salma Smith have each received a scholarship worth €5,000 and a work placement opportunity with leading Irish law firm RDJ. The RDJ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship at University of Galway supports students from ethnic minorities and t

McCann FitzGerald LLP has announced a partnership with the KPMG Women’s Irish Open ahead of the 2025 Championship at Carton House, Fairmont. Guided by its ‘Go Further’ proposition, the partnership reflects McCann FitzGerald’s dedication to empowering excellence and unlocking

Justice minister Helen McEntee has thanked the Drogheda Implementation Board for its work in improving community safety in communities across Drogheda during its tenure. Following its establishment in 2021, the extended term of the Drogheda Implementation Board came to an end on 31 December 2024.

A man has been arrested after police discovered his shipping label on the box containing three puppies he had abandoned at a car wash. Arkansas man Jeremy Roberts, 20, was charged with three counts of animal cruelty after officers discovered the puppies.