Legal EU reprimand over Ireland’s ‘lackadaisical’ dirty money policy ‘unsurprising’European Commission said it identified ‘several instances of incorrect transposition’ of an anti-money laundering directive into Irish law
Legal Lender threatens to ‘wipe out’ Johnny Ronan’s real estate group, High Court toldClaim made as part of security for costs application from Fortress Investments Group because Ronan firm pursuing ‘exceptionally weak’ case is insolvent
Legal Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sexual abuse chargesDonaldson’s wife also appeared in court to face charges in relation to the same police investigation
Appointment Mason Hayes & Curran promotes tech law lead to chair in ‘strategic move’Philip Nolan’s appointment highlights the need for law firms to comprehend the ‘intersection of law, talent and technology’, the firm said
Finance Accountancy bodies seek merger as sector combats ‘generational challenges’CPA Ireland intends to hold a meeting to approve a proposed scheme of arrangement to facilitate the amalgamation next month
The Big Interview Lunch with Jeanne Kelly: Young lawyers have to want to make colleagues wealthierOver lunch in Roly’s, the Browne Jacobson’s partner talks toxic cultures, the Strong Roots deal and why young female lawyers are right to question their superiors
Comment Matt Cooper: Ask not what Eir can do for you, but what you do for EirThe company clearly hasn’t enjoyed the publicity of the last week, but it has probably worked out that customer inertia means most people will just put up with things
Legal Profile: Úna Ní Raifeartaigh - the new judge of the European Court of Human RightsNí Raifeartaigh was part of the prosecution against Anglo Irish Bank directors following the crash
Planning Completion of senior barrister’s probe into An Bord Pleanála delayed for a fourth timeThe planning authority said the investigation of 300 case decisions will be presented to the chairperson next month
Legal Cash-for-visa funded retirement village in race to buy Wicklow facilityClonmannon has two weeks to purchase the 44-unit portfolio, for which investors coughed up €1.9 million in 2019
Courts Questions in Glenveagh’s €8m alleged shakedown case require ‘deeper investigation’Mr Justice Richard Humphreys said that the developer’s case - which the defendants failed to have struck out - is ‘not manifestly unfounded’
Appointment Mason Hayes & Curran names ex-Arthur Cox associate as partnerAnthony O’Hanlon has been appointed investment funds partner at the law firm
Legal U-turn on patent referendum ‘leaves businesses in limbo’A decision to postpone a referendum on joining an international court looks certain to be made next week
Legal Compromise deal agreed on legal and professional fees in Mac Interiors caseCounsel told the court that a deal had been reached on fees related to the failed examinership
Referendums Micheál Martin wants patent referendum delayed for ‘proper preparation’Martin claimed the proposal was not due to the overwhelming defeats of the family and care referendums, but because the public needed ‘proper’ explanation
Legal Government to consider postponement of patent court referendum Political and legal sources have expressed their concerns over the June referendum to the Business Post over recent weeks
Legal IP lawyers express concern about Unified Patent CourtMany lawyers back the proposals but there are some misgivings about the effects of changing the current system
Legal Explainer: What are the pros and cons of Ireland joining the Unified Patent Court?A referendum will be held on joining the EU court in June, with many lawyers and businesses claiming it will be a boost to the economy
Legal Provisional liquidator appointed over cash-for-visa funded nursing home firmMove comes after High Court heard that a Chinese investor owed over €1 million was ‘extremely concerned’ at potential dissipation of funds
Legal Competition needed in conveyancing sector to ease process of buying a home, says watchdog New report suggests that a series of reforms are needed to make the creation of a conveyancing profession viable