The Law Society is committed to helping members cast their ballot and offers the following support during business hours until polling closes at 5pm on 17 October: ...

The EU’s Court of Justice (CJEU) has recently highlighted the importance for member states of upholding the principle of judicial independence. In its 27 February 2018 judgment in Case C-64/16 ...

Under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, some cohabitating couples now have legal rights in relation to their cohabitating partner. This includes a right ...

Crisper remote video link to witnesses will result from an upgrade to HDMI cabling at the Criminal Courts of Justice, the Courts Service reports. The Dublin 7 building opened in 2009 with old hat ...

The Government has agreed to nominate senior counsel Kerida Naidoo as a judge of the High Court. The vacancy arose following the implementation of section 8 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) ...

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has welcomed the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court in a case that explored the lawfulness of the procedures under which someone can be kept ...

The end of a marriage or civil partnership is a life-changing event. The law in this area is highly complex. To represent your interests, you should get independent legal advice. When a marriage or ...

The 1916 Proclamation was a defining moment in Irish history, akin to the American Declaration of Independence. However, there also exists an Irish Declaration of Independence, whose centennial ...

The library's Subject Guides support solicitors and trainees by highlighting subject specific resources and information on different areas of law. Subject Guides are an excellent starting point for ...

Sharing knowledge and awareness helps to defend against cybercrime and mitigate its effects. The Law Society urges everyone in the profession to report both successful and unsuccessful attacks, as ...

Whenever an employee is leaving a job, an employer must provide him or her with a P45, pension information, and any outstanding pay. An employee’s contract of employment may set out the minimum notice ...

Law Society Skillnet is a business support network for firms and practices of all sizes within the legal sector and professional advisors within Ireland’s international financial services (IFS) sector ...