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The eighth edition of the King's Inns Law Review, an annual law journal published by students of The Honorable Society of King's Inns, has opened for submissions. The editorial board has invited from undergraduate and postgraduate law students as well as practitioners and legal professionals.

Eversheds Sutherland sponsored yesterday's Dublin Chamber of Commerce (DCC) Leaders Series event focused on "the future of work".

Following much controversy surrounding the European Union’s proposed Copyright Directive, MEPs have voted again on the Directive, this time in a vote of support with 438 in favour, 226 against and with 39 abstentions, writes Euan Duncan. MEPs previously voted against the Directive in July of t

A law allowing graves to be rented out was the subject of a recent public inquiry. Under an act, relatives can rent graves for periods of 25-99 years if they cannot afford the leasehold fees on a permanent grave.

A man who began judicial review proceedings, seeking an order of mandamus compelling the Minister for Justice and Equality to make a decision on his application for permission to reside and work in the State, has lost his application for costs in the High Court. Levelling criticism at the lack of in

Walkers has announced the appointment of two partners and five of counsel in Dublin as part of a global round of promotions. Matt Hedigan has been promoted to partner in the finance team, while Brendan O'Brien becomes partner in the corporate team.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has won Government approval for legislation aimed at providing compensation for delays in court proceedings, The Irish Times reports. The European Convention on Human Rights (Compensation for Delays in Court Proceedings) Bill will be brought forward in a bid to addr

The scoping inquiry into the CervicalCheck scandal has recommended the introduction of a statutory duty of candour on individual healthcare professionals and the organisations for which they work. The recommendation is included in the 181-page report published today following the end of the inquiry

DWF has announced its results for the year that ended 30 April 2018. Revenue increased by 18 per cent from £199 million to £236m, while profit per equity partner also increased. The international UK-headquartered firm has offices in Belfast and Dublin, celebrating its fifth consecutive y

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has called for an urgent report from new Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on the tactics used during an eviction of housing rights activists from a building at North Frederick Street. Liam Herrick, executive director of the ICCL, said the group "has been hi

Mr Justice Gerard Hogan has formally taken up the position of Advocate-General of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Mr Justice Hogan, a former judge of the Court of Appeal, was nominated by the Government in May and was subsequently assessed by a panel established by the EU.

An editorial in The Irish Times has urged the Government to listen to legal rights group FLAC on access to justice in the State. Today's editorial follows the launch this week of FLAC's 2017 Annual Report, which showed that over 25,000 people received advice from its network of free legal advice cen

The UK's bulk interception regime violates article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, judges in the European Court of Human Rights have ruled by five votes to two. The case of Big Brother Watch and Others v the United Kingdom concerned complaints by journalists and rights organisations ab

The European Parliament has given its backing to controversial new copyright rules which critics say will limit freedom of expression on the Internet. The revised proposal for an EU Directive on copyright in the digital single market was approved by MEPs by 438 votes to 226, with 39 abstentions.

Belfast City Council has approved plans to convert the former Crumlin Road Courthouse into a £10 million hotel, the Belfast Telegraph reports. The 77-bed hotel, to be named Lanyon Hotel, could open as early as autumn 2019.