The in-house sector is expected to make up close to 30% of the profession within a few years. Mary Hallissey speaks to Alison Bradshaw, chair of the Law Society’s busy In-House and Public Sector ...

As contemporary technologies – including biotechnologies – develop, boundaries are blurring between what is patentable and what is not. Aisling McMahon explores the impact that patents are having on ...

A recent Supreme Court decision represents a welcome clarification of the test for ‘employee’ status. Maeve Regan pays cash in hand In October 2023, the Supreme Court delivered its decision in Karshan ...

Almost 140 journalists gathered at the Law Society of Ireland today, Wednesday 25 June, for the highly anticipated announcement of winners of the Justice Media Awards 2025. The top award was presented ...

These micro-credentials are a brand new addition to the Law Society’s extensive range of legal education offerings. Responding to global trends for evolving and more flexible education, the Law ...

The European Company Lawyers Association’s General Assembly was hosted from 3-4 April at the Law Society. ‘Où est la bibliothèque?’ asks Mark Hallissey in her article for the June Gazette.

The new Courts Service portal allows practitioners and the self-represented to manage and track cases online. It is currently being introduced on a phased basis starting with a pilot for Circuit Court ...

The Law Society joins the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute in condemning unlawful use of starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza. The Council of the Law Society of Ireland ...

This training is aimed at solicitors across all practice areas. Two workshops in Portlaoise are on 15 July and two workshops ...

Works in the main Law Society building in Blackhall Place will result in some disruption in July and August. These renovations ensure that the Law Society facilities are maintained at a high standard ...