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Thursday 22 October 2020
The pandemic can’t be used as an “excuse to prevent separated parents having contact with their children”, the Law Society says.
‘Offensive’ content was allegedly circulated among students at Blackhall Place.
‘Offensive’ content was allegedly circulated among male students at Blackhall Place.
Members of the Law Society’s family and child law committee are to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice this morning.
This will ensure any questions about the property’s title are raised and resolved before the contracts are signed, the Law Society said.
That is one recommendation in a new report launched by the Law Society of Ireland today.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Reporters Gráinne Ní Aodha, Sean Murray, Paul O’Donoghue and Cianan Brennan picked up prizes for their articles.
Lost income, medical expenses and legal fees have taken a huge toll on her life.
The Law Society of Ireland says a 21st century approach to family law is needed.
Gardai must inform you of your right to contact a solicitor, but nothing more.
Incisive reporting and investigation by our reporters into tribunals, High Court proceedings, Garda strike action, wills and company law has been rewarded.
It’s beaten previous records.
Using previously unpublished data, FactCheck steps in to referee a heated dispute between the Law Society and the insurance industry.
Not everyone is happy about the situation.
A plan to close them has been shelved.
77 local courts around the country have closed down in the last six years – and now four Dublin courts are on the chopping block.
The director general of the Law Society said Ireland would be setting a precedent in Europe.
A newly-established legal services regulator will hold a consultation on the establishment of multi-disciplinary panels or ‘one-stop-shops’ once the Legal Services Regulation Bill is enacted.
A shortened schedule had led to concerns that results would be impacted.
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The students say that they now have two fewer weeks in which to study for their exams.
Minister Alan Shatter says that the State will not take over the scheme from the Law Society as it would “not be in the public interest” to stump up out of their own pocket.
The Law Society has said it has done everything it can for people who have lost money in attempting to regain control of their homes.
A number of newspaper reports claiming that Byrne had acted on behalf of suspected criminal figures were rejected in court today.
An annual survey of law firms reveals broad cynicism in the industry about the effects of the Legal Services Bill.
Gerard O’Donnell, who represents Praveen Halappanavar, says his clients case has benefited from ‘sustained exposure’.
The Justice Minister also compared some of the legal rites of passage to those of Harry Potter’s school, Hogwarts.
The Bar Council has said that proposed reforms would result in increased costs amounting to millions every year.
Solicitors and barristers exist for their clients – not the other way around. That’s why reform of the legal system is crucial, writes Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.
Yes, we need reform – but we can’t risk undermining key principles of democracy, writes director-general of the Law Society Ken Murphy.
The Justice Minister criticised the “unfortunate hysteria” over his proposed wide-ranging reforms to the legal sector in Ireland.
Criminal law solicitors and barristers are expected to strike on Thursday over cuts to the Criminal Legal Aid scheme.
The Bill also proposes new protections for legal whistleblowers and removes the wig-wearing requirement for legal professionals in court.
The solicitor fled Ireland owing millions to banks and is now living in Portugal.
Ruairí Ó Ceallaigh used €2.4m of cleints’ money to buy houses and gamble on the stock market.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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