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A legal challenge aimed at forcing the UK government to clarify the circumstances in which a border poll would be held in Northern Ireland is set for its first full hearing before the High Court in Belfast tomorrow. Ciaran O'Hare of McIvor Farrell Solicitors is representing victims' rights campaigne

Wexford solicitor Miriam Wilson, formerly of Huggard Brennan & Murphy, has opened her own solicitor practice. MT Wilson Solicitors opened its doors at 49 North Main Street, Wexford this week.

Mr Justice Gerard Hogan Mr Justice Gerard Hogan has been nominated as an Advocate-General of the European Court of Justice by the Government.

A former soldier who has been indicted on two counts for his involvement in the killing of an unarmed man who was running away from soldiers in 1974 has had his application to stay his prosecution refused in Belfast Crown Court. Satisfied that a fair trial would be possible, Mr Justice Colton reject

Richard Gill McCann FitzGerald has announced plans to increase its investment and expand its reach in the US market with the appointment of senior associate Richard Gill to its New York office.

Court hearings were held in Cork's new €34 million courthouse yesterday after a series of delays. The new six-courtroom complex on Anglesea Street was delivered as part of the €135 million public-private partnership deal struck in late 2015.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) plans to process over 250,000 immigration applications during 2018.

Google is enabling users to uncover the identities of rape victims whose anonymity is guaranteed under law, The Times reports. Searches for criminals and alleged attackers in a number of prominent sexual assault cases reveal the names of women they have been convicted of attacking or accused of alle

Andrew Muckian William Fry has acted for the Nama receiver in the sale of Boland's Quay to global tech giant Google.

Cillian Bredin Dillon Eustace advised Legal & General Investment Management on the establishment of a new Dublin-based management investment company.

Over 200 people attended Ronan Daly Jermyn's (RDJ) annual insurance conference at the Marker Hotel in Cork.

A&L Goodbody has been named Irish Tax Firm of the Year 2018 at the International Tax Review European Awards ceremony in London.

Carol Maguire Dublin lawyer Carol Maguire has been promoted to partner at international law firm Kennedys as part of a tranche of appointments bringing its worldwide partner count to 279.

Norman Spicer A lawyer and former soldier has issued proceedings on behalf of 75 former soldiers who say they suffered adverse effects from an anti-malarial drug.

Around 3,500 new Irish citizens from over 120 countries were welcomed at three Citizenship Ceremonies in Co Kerry today. The ceremonies were presided over by retired High Court judge Bryan McMahon and retired District Court judge Paddy McMahon.