Radical overhaul of the family-law system will be the biggest change to Ireland’s courts system for over a century, but we can’t afford to wait for change to happen – we need it now, argues Keith ...

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive came into force on 5 January. It is expected to transform how large companies manage sustainability matters. Richard Lee lowers the temperature. As ...

Solicitors based in Leitrim, Donegal and Limerick and bordering counties can book now for the annual Law Society Skillnet cluster events in their region. If you’re based in Leitrim, Longford, ...

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has called for urgent action from the British government on forced labour. Ten years on, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 no longer holds ...

In a challenging and evolving economic environment, the Law Society has been looking at ways to highlight and promote the expertise of the profession to the public, writes Eamon Harrington. Perhaps ...

The penalty in costs on failing to beat a lodgement or tender in party-and-party adjudication can be significant and, sometimes, unjust. Denis O’Sullivan blows out the candles. The provisions in ...

Rules allowing the remote swearing of affidavits in Circuit Court proceedings have come into force since Friday 3 November 2023. The Circuit Court Rules (Affidavits) 2023 will allow for an affidavit ...

The event marks the launch of 'Governing Law and Jurisdiction - Why Ireland?', an initiative designed to encourage General Counsels of both Irish companies and international firms with a presence in ...

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Legal Skills Through English is offered over five days, from 30 June - 4 July at the Law Society of Ireland.