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 ...

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing 473 data-protection lawsuits as a result of the 2021 cyberattack. RTÉ News reports that there have also been 140 pre-action letters issued to the HSE. The ...

In recognition of Pro bono week, the Law Society invites you to Blackhall Place on Thursday 12 June.

The European Data Protection Board has published its opinion on the processing of personal data in the context of AI models. Elaine Morrissey analyses the details for the April 2025 Gazette.

Starting from September onwards, programmes will include a range of certificates, diplomas, two LLMs, and Professional Doctorate in Law offered in partnership with Northumbria University. All courses ...

Each year, the legal community takes part in Calcutta Run to raise vital funds in support of homelessness services in Ireland and Kolkata, India. In 2025, we are delighted to once again support our ...

Deep dive into legal careers in the public sector set for 21 May.

The Women in Leadership Mentoring Programme supports female solicitor mentees in advancing their careers while allowing mentor solicitors to develop their leadership skills. Applications for both ...

There are just a few days left to complete the Law Society Solicitor Survey. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your feedback about your work, career and what you need from us by the new deadline ...

The Conveyancing Committee of the Law Society has been advised by Tailte Eireann that the launch of a new version of their external website, www.tailte.ie is imminent. The Committee is advised that ...

Figures from the main banks show that the volume of mortgages approved in February fell compared with the same month last year. Rising house prices meant, however, that the value of mortgages approved ...

A&L Goodbody has appointed Eimear Keane as a partner in its asset management and investment funds practice. This practice now has six partners and is one of the largest in Ireland. Eimear Keane has ...