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Belfast-based O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors has announced a double appointment, with Thomas Greenaway taking up the role of associate solicitor and Paige Clements joining as a solicitor. Mr Greenaway, who joined the firm in 2021, has been appointed as an associate solicitor in the property department.

The long-running investigation into the alleged Provisional IRA informer codenamed “Stakeknife” has published its interim report. The Operation Kenova report highlights the lack of a legal framework to properly govern the use of agents during the Troubles, in which agent handling was see

The UK government has confirmed it will appeal a ruling by the High Court in Belfast that a controversial legacy law is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. The court ruled last week that the conditional immunity scheme under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation)

Greater access is a key priority for women's sport in Ireland, a panel discussion hosted by William Fry LLP to mark International Women's Day has heard.

A new community space named in memory of late Matheson partner Tim Scanlon has been opened at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). The Matheson Creativity Hub in Memory of Tim Scanlon was designed by internationally-renowned design practice Studio Makkink & Bey, who were selected as the winnin

Lewis Silkin has launched a newly enhanced parental leave policy offering up to 12 months' leave and six months' full pay to new parents. The policy, spanning the firm's offices in the UK and Ireland, comes into effect for parents whose children are due to be born or adopted from 1 April 2024.

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. In Lydd, Palestinians fear tinderbox of Israel’s war, threat of expulsion

Technical changes to the legislation underpinning European arrest warrants in Ireland have been approved by the Oireachtas. The European Arrest Warrant (EAW) (Amendment) Bill makes a number of amendments to the existing European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 in order to ensure the continued efficient

The question of who invented butter chicken is to be resolved by an Indian court in a case which has already racked up over €200,000 in legal fees. The Delhi High Court is hearing a case brought by the owners of Delhi restaurant Moti Mahal against the Daryaganj restaurant chain amid rival claim

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published a code of practice for employers and employees on the right to request flexible working and remote working. The 32-page document was published today following a public consultation last year, which drew responses from trade unions and employer r

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has launched a new online visit booking system which has been hailed as the first of its kind in the UK. In-person and virtual visits to any prison in Northern Ireland can now be booked via the nidirect.gov.uk website.

Most Irish technology business leaders see legal or regulatory risk as the biggest barrier to adopting AI, according to a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran.

Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly entered a shop and dunked his entire head into a large barrel of pickles. The act was spotted on CCTV cameras and meant the entire barrel of pickles had to be discarded.

Matheson has given new financial backing to the 30% Club Ireland, which aims to promote women's representation in senior business roles. The law firm will take over the annual sponsorship of the organisation's country executive role from EY, which has provided financial support for the last two year

Lavelle Partners LLP has appointed Georgina Lanigan to head up the firm's asset and debt recovery practice. Ms Lanigan brings a wealth of experience to the firm, specialising in advising financial institutions, credit servicing companies and SMEs on mortgage and commercial litigation, asset and debt