Irish Legal News

20/06/2025

Two rival sausage makers are set for a courtroom battle amid allegations of corporate espionage.

Two rival sausage makers are set for a courtroom battle amid allegations of corporate espionage. Hormel Foods alleges in a US lawsuit that Johnsonville conspired with two of Hormel's former employees to obtain sausage recipes and sensitive commercial information, The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

20/06/2025

Carson McDowell has announced a new three-year partnership with Ulster University& #8217;s Belfast School of Art to support its annual graduate showcase.

Carson McDowell has announced a new three-year partnership with Ulster University's Belfast School of Art to support its annual graduate showcase. The partnership was formally launched at an exclusive preview event for the 2025 exhibition, held earlier this month at the university’s Belfast ca

20/06/2025

The Probation Service this week welcomed junior justice minister Niall Collins for a visit to its Smithfield headquarters.

The Probation Service this week welcomed junior justice minister Niall Collins for a visit to its Smithfield headquarters. Mr Collins is the minister of state in the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration with special responsibility for international law, law reform and youth justice.

20/06/2025

The proposed acquisition of CG Hotels by Dalata has been approved by the competition watchdog, subject to legally binding commitments.

The proposed acquisition of CG Hotels by Dalata has been approved by the competition watchdog, subject to legally binding commitments. Dalata currently has a portfolio of 32 hotels in the State, the majority of which are operated under its ‘Clayton’ or ‘Maldron’ brands. Withi

20/06/2025

Ireland& #8217;s record on women& #8217;s rights and equality is being scrutinised by a UN committee in Geneva.

Ireland's record on women's rights and equality is being scrutinised by a UN committee in Geneva. The UN Committee on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is today focusing on Ireland as part of its 91st session, which began on Monday and runs until 4 July.

20/06/2025

Graham Ogilvy reviews a new book exploring the political backdrop to the rise of the Impressionists.

20/06/2025

A future Master& #8217;s student in energy systems engineering has been awarded the 2025 Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary, funded by Arthur Cox.

A future Master's student in energy systems engineering has been awarded the 2025 Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary, funded by Arthur Cox. University of Galway student Anna Connors, from Ballinalee in Co Longford, has been awarded the €10,000 bursary in recognition of her commitment to renew

20/06/2025

The Law Society of Ireland has condemned Israel& #8217;s use of starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza.

The Law Society of Ireland has condemned Israel's use of starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza. In a statement published yesterday, the Law Society said it shared the view set out by the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) last month.

20/06/2025

Gateley has welcomed Catherine Heyes, Chris Jennings and Chris Francis to its Northern Ireland legal team.

Gateley has welcomed Catherine Heyes, Chris Jennings and Chris Francis to its Northern Ireland legal team. Both joining the firm's residential property and conveyancing team, Ms Heyes has been appointed as legal director and Mr Jennings as solicitor.

19/06/2025

A member of Belfast rap trio Kneecap has been released on bail after appearing in Westminster Magistrates& #8217; Court charged with a terrorism offence.

A member of Belfast rap trio Kneecap has been released on bail after appearing in Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with a terrorism offence. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, is accused of breaching section 13(1)(b) and (3) of the Terrorism Act 2000 by allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag

19/06/2025

An independent panel tasked with reviewing environmental governance in Northern Ireland has published its interim report.

An independent panel tasked with reviewing environmental governance in Northern Ireland has published its interim report. The panel was appointed by agriculture, environment and rural affairs minister Andrew Muir in November 2024 and is considering a number of options for strengthening environmental

19/06/2025

Po*******hy depicting & #8220;acts of strangulation& #8221; is to be criminalised in England and Wales.

Po*******hy depicting "acts of strangulation" is to be criminalised in England and Wales. The UK government said it will bring an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill following a campaign by backbench Labour PM Jessica Asato and others.