Legal Affairs Barrister profession seen as ‘out of touch’ with general public, report saysLarge solicitor firms ‘encroaching’ on areas of traditional expertise, according to a strategic review conducted by EY for the Bar Council
Politics New law will allow non-EU investments to be screenedEnterprise minister to get powers to stop financing that poses a threat to security or public order, in line with European Union regulation
The Big Interview ‘You are more than able for this role, and we want you to want this role’ – Gemma Freeman of DentonsThe insolvency lawyer has risen to the top of a male-dominated profession – and credits the strongly pro-female atmosphere at her firm, Dentons, for much of that
Companies Money trail: Why Huawen’s clients want answers about their cash The Huawen Foundation has successfully raised €50 million from Chinese investors wishing to avail of what is colloquially known as Ireland’s ‘cash for visas’ scheme
law on trial Law on Trial podcast: Sinéad Gibney on Ireland’s equality laws, the future of remote working and ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial latest
legal International clients push for more diversity in Irish law firmsCustomers increasingly want to see ‘real evidence’ of an inclusive workplace when choosing legal advisers
Protected by law? In the new episode of the Law on Trial podcast series, Michael O’Doherty discusses internet legislation The latest episode of the Business Post’s legal affairs podcast also features Stephanie Lord on the failures of the civil legal aid system
New episode of Law on Trial: Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke interview and the curious case of the Bewley’s windowsThe latest episode of the Business Post’s legal affairs podcast also features Fiona Carroll on removing obsolete laws from the statute books
McGuirk sues Irish Central for defamation over articleThe issue relates to a piece published soon after the Gript editor made an incorrect claim on RTÉ about Éirigi, the republican socialist party
Law on Trial: listen to the new series of the Business Post’s legal affairs podcast Europe and beyond: Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman, in interview, and Aonghus Kelly on the law of war
Trainer tells hearing Flyefit gym ‘exploited’ and ‘gaslit’ herEx-employee claims at WRC that she was not paid and had to carry out cleaning duties as well as fitness training at Flyefit
State accused of failing to act on complaints of migrant abuse in fishing industry 20-page report from trade union will claim scheme designed to regulate fishing industry has made things worse for migrant fishers
Wild Irish goats set to be protected from trophy hunters A number of companies offer clients the ability to hunt the goats, with one promoting the fact that the animal has “ancient” origins
Law on Trial: listen to the fifth episode of the Business Post’s new legal affairs podcastIn the dock: should the Special Criminal Court be abolished?
Law on Trial: Justice for all? The Mica controversy explored and Angela Denning on changes to the Irish court systemListen to the fourth episode of the Business Post’s new legal affairs podcast
Trade union to take state to court to change laws on migrant fishers’ rightsITF says government has ‘botched’ transposition of EU law around working time for migrant workers in fishing industry
Migrant workers tell of low pay, racism and abuse in fishing jobsMaynooth University report finds that conditions for migrant fishing workers have worsened despite introduction of the atypical workers’ scheme
Law on Trial: listen to the third episode of the Business Post’s new legal affairs podcastPaul Tweed interviewed; the Britney Spears conservatorship examined; and the panel assess the continuing merits of swearing an oath on the Bible
Dublin jeweller sues over award of €500k Garda medals contractThe force announced last summer that it would be issuing a tender to create between €350,000 and €500,000-worth of medals to commentate the centenary of its foundation
Law on Trial: listen to the second episode of the Business Post’s new legal affairs podcastMichael Peart interviewed; the Graham Dwyer case examined; and the thorny question of clear English in the law