Former EU commissioner Thierry Breton is among five individuals who have been banned from entering the US in an escalation of the Trump administration’s war against regulation of US tech companies.

A law graduate from Queen’s University Belfast has spoken about going from childhood prison visits to interning at the US Congress.

Clonakilty solicitor Niall Geaney has been elected to the judicial bodies of motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

Lynda Nyhan, partner and head of the employment team at Taylor Wessing, makes predictions for employment law in 2026.

Regulations are now in place setting out the minimum contribution requirements that occupational pensions schemes must satisfy if participation in these schemes is to be used as the basis for claiming exemption from enrolment into MyFutureFund.

A major oil and gas company has said it is moving forward with a claim for $100 million in compensation from Ireland under the controversial Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).

Brian J McMullin Solicitors is seeking a qualified and experienced solicitor currently on the Irish or Northern Ireland roll.

A restaurant is facing legal action from an angry adulterer after uploading a video which inadvertently exposed him dining with his affair partner.

William Fry lawyers Mary Cooney, Margaret Muldowney and Barry Murphy examine legislative plans to regulate home support providers.

A public consultation is seeking views on proposed legislative measures to enhance consumer rights, promote fair competition and provide stronger enforcement tools to protect consumers and businesses alike.

Stronger protections for workers who may be exposed to asbestos at work have come into effect.

The European Commission has extended Ireland’s derogation under the Nitrates Directive for a further three years.

The Legal Aid Board is encouraging families across Ireland to use the Christmas period to have conversations with loved ones about decision-making as they grow older and face changing health needs.

Six men in England have been charged with more than 60 sexual offences against one adult victim over a 13-year period.

Santa and his elves have shoplifted huge volumes of food to share with the needy at Christmastime.

Scottish government ministers are considering changes to smoking ban legislation to allow the smoking of crack cocaine within supervised drug consumption facilities.

Three lawyers from north and south of the border have been recognised at the European Legal Awards 2025.

Ministers have approved legislative plans to restrict the disclosure of counselling records in sexual offence trials as an “initial step in reforming the law in this area”.

The Supreme Court is to rule next year on joined cases concerning the right to Irish citizenship by descent of children born to same-sex parents abroad.

A crucial part of the legal framework for the free flow of personal data between the EU and the UK post-Brexit has been extended until 2031.

Ireland has formally ratified the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage.

The Supreme Court has analysed the test for the renewal of summonses and has clarified the position in relation to service outside of the jurisdiction in cases where there are multiple defendants.

Laura Killelea and Abigail Ansell of Anne O’Connell Solicitors examine a recent ruling of the Workplace Relations Commission which upheld a mandatory retirement age at Eircom.

Former criminal judge Gilbert P. Self has been sentenced to decades in prison for stealing from the public.

FLAC has recognised dozens of volunteers and human rights defenders with its annual Golden Pin awards.

Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against a decision of the Parole Commissioners for Northern Ireland to direct the release of a prisoner on licence.

Northern Ireland’s Pro Bono Choir has raised £8,000 for charity at its annual carol service in Belfast.

The Legal Aid Board recorded a 15 per cent increase in applicants accessing civil legal aid services from law centres last year, according to its latest annual report.

Disruptive and violent conduct in court by litigants in person and their supporters are becoming increasingly common and “will not be tolerated”, the president of the High Court has said.

Northern Ireland firm Tughans has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of Catriona Sharkey as of counsel.

Ann Lalor has been appointed as group general counsel at Bank of Ireland.

Matheson partners Julie Murphy-O’Connor, Michael Byrne and Angela Brennan explore the implications of a Supreme Court ruling on the enforceability of a Polish judgment in Ireland.

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft are to merge in what has been described as the largest law firm combination in history.

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed Helena Woodward as executive director of its centre in Belfast.

Lithuania’s parliament has voted to give a cat the power to sack the head of the country’s national broadcaster.

A former internee’s conviction for escaping lawful custody could be quashed by Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal due to doubts about the authenticity of a government minister’s purported signature.

A former sales assistant at JD Sports has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer for £65,000 with support from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. @equalitycommni.bsky.social

Five bus and taxi operators have been convicted of competition law offences following a first-of-its-kind trial.

Funding of £119 million has been set aside by the Northern Ireland Executive to cover costs relating to a major PSNI data breach.

The parents of a Scottish teenager who died after being targeted by an Instagram sextortion gang have launched a wrongful death lawsuit against Meta in the US.

Judge Philip Gilpin has been appointed by the Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland as presiding County Court judge and recorder of Belfast.

Johnson Hana, part of the Eudia Group, is seeking a Legal AI Consultant to join its expanding team in Dublin.

Mark Dunne SC and Micheál O’Connell SC have been nominated for appointment to the High Court bench.

UK government ministers are continuing to refuse calls to meet with lawyers representing pro-Palestinian activists embarking on the UK’s biggest prison hunger strike since the Irish republican hunger strikes of 1981.

Adam Synnott, partner and head of corporate, M&A and structuring at EY Law Ireland, is our Lawyer of the Month for December 2025.

Solicitor Stephen Kelly has established a new legal practice in Dublin.

The UK Supreme Court has upheld an appeal against judgments of the High Court and Court of Appeal in relation to the disclosure in a Troubles-related inquest of “gists” of sensitive information over which public interest immunity was claimed.

A lawyer is suing US tax authorities for refusing to recognise her dog as a dependent like a child.

Greater harmonisation of domestic abuse laws north and south of the border would help to prevent abusers evading accountability, a Northern Ireland solicitor has said.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of OCL Laundry Services by Elis.