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Professional negligence claims are increasing in the construction sector as a result of economic challenges, a major annual conference has heard.

New legislation is to bring Northern Ireland in line with other UK jurisdictions in giving local councils powers to deal with dilapidated buildings and neglected sites. The Dilapidation Bill aims to confer functions on district councils to provide them with a modern, fit for purpose regime to tackle

Mason Hayes & Curran has promoted 18 lawyers to senior associate.

Northern Ireland lawyer Jonathan McKeown has spoken to a podcast about his journey through stress and burnout in a successful legal practice that was also facing prolonged disciplinary proceedings. The solicitor and business owner, who founded and chairs Northern Ireland's busiest personal injury la

The International Bar Association (IBA) has condemned new sanctions against International Criminal Court judges by the US as an attack against the global rule of law and the independence of judges. IBA president Jaime Carey said: "Since its founding in 1947, the IBA has endeavoured to protect and ad

Belfast-based McKees has joined forces with UK law firm Foot Anstey and will rebrand as Foot Anstey McKees. The tie-up brings a wider full-service legal offering to Northern Ireland which will complement McKees' existing specialisms, the firm said.

A runaway zebra has been caught by police and airlifted back to his owner after absconding for over a week. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee said the zebra, named Ed, was finally tracked down on Sunday after several sightings.

Immigration consultancy Fragomen has opened a second Irish office, based in Cork. Practice leader Claire Cumiskey will lead the new office, supported by Ireland managing partner Ángel Bello-Cortés.

MHP Sellors went home with the top prize at the LEAP Irish Law Awards 2025 on Friday night after being named Law Firm of the Year.

Activists including Greta Thunberg who are mounting a high-profile initiative to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea are "acting where states have hitherto failed", an Irish human rights expert has told Irish Legal News. Dr Andrew Forde, an assistant professor in international law and human rights

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. DRC: M23 rebels executed at least 21 civilians in Goma, Human Rights Watch says

A&L Goodbody has appointed Kevin Murphy as partner and head of its real estate department in Belfast. Mr Murphy brings over 18 years' experience advising on all aspects of commercial property, with particular expertise in land acquisition and disposals particularly in renewable energy developmen

A city's ban on yoga classes in public parks and beaches has been rubbished by a court. The US city of San Diego’s ban on yoga classes was ruled unconstitutional by a federal appeals court, which found the activity protected by the First Amendment.

A trainee lawyer who was mocked and beaten by police following an anti-globalisation protest in Italy in 2001 suffered a violation of his rights, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. Andrea Cioffi was removed by police from a hospital where he was being treated following violent clashes bet

A series of events next week will highlight how pro bono legal assistance can help the legal world and community and social justice organisations advance their shared interest in access to justice, equality and human rights. Ireland's annual Pro Bono Week, running from 9–13 June 2025 as part o