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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has carried out searches of businesses active in the solar panel industry as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected breaches of competition law involving potential bid-rigging.  Authorised Officers from the CCPC were supported

The government is expected to remove the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be carried out for housing developments of 250 units or less. 

German prosecutors are investigating a 105-year-old man on suspicion of being an accessory to multiple murders at a Nazi prisoner of war camp during the Second World War. The investigation centres on Stalag 326 VI K in western Germany, where between 180,000 and 200,000 Soviet prisoners were held bet

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world.

A decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has found Boots vicariously liable for the actions of a security guard, employed by a third party, who excluded a Roman woman from entering the shop.

Power Law has announced the appointment of Rebecca McKittrick to the litigation and dispute resolution team. A spokesperson for Power Law said: “Rebecca’s arrival marks another important step in the continued growth of our disputes practice and demonstrates our commitment to investing in

Partners Kenny Chambers and David Holley pictured with newly qualified solicitors Joel Whitten, Kaitlin Small, Alex Jeffers, Matthew Murray and Robert Reid, and trainees Hugh O’Hare, Katy Reilly, Grace Tweedie and Lara Hatwell. This September, Johnsons Solicitors welcome their largest ever coh

Dr. James Carr has been appointed as the Irish member of the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). Dr. Carr was nominated by the Minister of State Colm Brophy for the position. Members of ECRI are appointed for a five-year term. Dr Carr is currently an associ

A Russian blogger has been sentenced to 14 days in jail after writing “Putin is a dickhead” on a ballot paper during the country’s parliamentary elections.

Applications for the Bar of Ireland’s Look into Law Transition Year Programme close on Thursday 1 October.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has published its Annual Report 2025, revealing continued growth in prosecutorial activity, including a 5 percent increase in investigation files received and record levels of Central Criminal Court sittings. The report also contains coun

In a petition delivered to the Department of Justice today 60 signatories are calling on the justice minister to ensure that Budget 2027 provides the resources for the establishment of a fit-for-purpose and properly-resourced civil legal aid system which includes targeted and preventative legal ser

Mason Hayes & Curran’s annual Dispute Resolution Conference will explore who bears the loss when scams succeed and how AI is reshaping fraud, evidence and litigation. A customer authorises a payment but loses the money to a scam. Is the financial institution that followed its customer&rsqu

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has revealed in an email to members that Chief Executive, David Lavery sought an injunction against the Society barring disclosure of information in relation to his disciplinary process to members. Mr Lavery lost his post as human rights commissioner in August fol

The All-Party Group on Access to Justice(APG) met on Tuesday for a substantive discussion on the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) also known as Confidentiality Clauses. APG members had the opportunity to hear directly from vice chair of the Bar Council Martin Wolfe KC and Les Allamby, represe