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Barrister profession seen as ‘out of touch’ with general public, report says

Large solicitor firms ‘encroaching’ on areas of traditional expertise, according to a strategic review conducted by EY for the Bar Council

Perpetrators of domestic violence should have to leave their homes, minister says

Helen McEntee says she wants to find ways of getting around the current ‘legal barriers’ that protect those who commit domestic violence

Liquidator of Dolphin Trust-linked company steps aside as his replacement is confirmed

Anthony Fitzpatrick asked to be substituted as the liquidation of RE Administration had gone on for far longer than he expected

State’s plan to take money won in mica legal actions is ‘probably unconstitutional’, law firm warns

Coleman Legal has urged the government to ‘immediately’ withdraw a provision that means the state will take over legal actions taken by homeowners if they’re signed up to its redress scheme

Ganley’s Rivada being sued by Chinese-backed company

Kleo AG is claiming defamation, tortious interference and ‘xenophobic’ remarks in a media interview given by businessman Declan Ganley about his company Rivada Space Networks GmbH

Defamation case against Malin follows founders’ lawsuit over conversion of €20m shares

It is understood the two cases relate to comments made in a stock exchange announcement on October 8, 2021, and an interview on radio station Newstalk in June 2021.

Attorney General warns speed of AI progress must not outstrip the law

Paul Gallagher said intelligent systems, recently claimed to be ‘sentient’, could not displace human responsibility

Partner of man killed at meat plant takes legal action

Kildare Chilling Company is being sued as as the results of a HSA investigation into the death of Binak Cokaj are awaited

Horse trainer group suing Glanbia alleges losses of at least €30m

Legendary trainer Aidan O’Brien is one of the plaintiffs taking food firm to court after stable’s racehorses tested positive for anabolic steroid

The Big Interview

‘You are more than able for this role, and we want you to want this role’ – Gemma Freeman of Dentons

The 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

‘Disquieting error’ in Bourke’s insolvency arrangement criticised by High Court

Mr Justice Mark Sanfey urged all personal insolvency practitioners to ‘reflect carefully’ on their obligations to the court

Entitlement to legal representation regardless of ‘rogue state’ origin – Court of Appeal judge

David Barniville warned against the ‘rush to judgement’ regarding individuals potentially being denied legal representation

Cosgrave’s Web Summit launches new venture capital fund

It is understood the company is a management vehicle for the Web Summit Ventures Fund, which will be an American-based venture capital fund

Northern Ireland

Bordering on the insurmountable: NI protocol hangs in the balance

Tensions rise as many believe legislation being prepared by Britain to unilaterally scrap parts of the Northern Ireland protocol will cause more problems than it solves

Old Irish Goats given special status

Breed with origins going back an estimated 5,000 years currently has no legal protections

Attorney General stepped in over hike in Law Library fees

Paul Gallagher asked Bar Council chair for more time before it altered a cap on subscription costs for Cork and country-based barristers

Tax adviser claims Google ad ban will destroy his business

Gary O’Brien, owner of My Tax Refund, is seeking an injunction to allow his firm to buy advertising on the platform, on which he had already spent €350,000

Donegal block manufacturer faces series of High Court cases over damaged bricks

At least eight homeowners have initiated High Court proceedings against Cassidy Brothers, as well as Donegal County Council and the National Standards Authority of Ireland

Website developer sues Quote Devil over lost share value

Chief executive of insurance brokerage, which was recently sold for €30 million, says plaintiff’s claim of ‘quasi-partnership’ is ‘pure fantasy’

Broken trust: The fight to recover invested funds from doomed Dolphin venture

A group of about 1,800 Irish investors placed a collective €107 million in German Property Group, formerly Dolphin Trust, before it collapsed in 2020. Some are seeking restitution in the courts, but a long legal battle lies ahead if they are ever to get their money back