Facebook used as evidence in 20 per cent of US divorces
American lawyers are seeing an increase in the use of social media in divorce proceedings.
View ArticlePoll: Who do you hold accountable for the banking crisis?
Peter Nyberg’s had his say. Now it’s your turn.
View ArticleLegal aid lawyers have fees cut by another 10 per cent
Almost one-third has been knocked off solicitor and counsel fees in criminal legal aid scheme since 2009.
View ArticleColumn: A view to a kill – Why lawyers and judges should witness executions
Legal analyst Andrew Cohen argues in The Atlantic that legal argument on lethal injections cannot continue without those involved in the debate seeing exactly what happens in the death chamber.
View ArticleShatter hopes lawyers will call off 'extraordinary' strike action
Criminal law solicitors and barristers are expected to strike on Thursday over cuts to the Criminal Legal Aid scheme.
View ArticleCriminal courts may stop hearings as lawyers begin strike
Barristers and solicitors are due to strike today over possible cuts to legal aid fees.
View ArticleOver 100 cases affected as Shatter questions legality of lawyers' strike
The Minister for Justice Alan Shatter described the actions of criminal law barristers and solicitors today as “absolutely extraordinary”.
View ArticleHere’s how much the Government spent on legal fees last year...
Enda Kenny said proposals for a competitive tendering process to cut costs have been rejected.
View ArticleFormer attorney general raises fears over Shatter’s legal reform
Dermot Gleeson has said he shares the concerns that have been raised by barristers and solicitors – including fears over independence and increased legal costs.
View ArticleShatter calls on legal system to engage "constructively" on law reform
The Minister for Justice said that planned legal reform is based on the idea that “solicitors and barristers exist for their clients, not the other way round”.
View ArticleMichaela murder trial: Witness denies lying to protect his son
The 52-year-old father of one of the accused denied that his son told him “Forgive me. I have made a mistake” when he saw him the day after the murder of Michaela McAreavey.
View ArticleMajority of solicitors don’t expect legal change to cut fees
An annual survey of law firms reveals broad cynicism in the industry about the effects of the Legal Services Bill.
View ArticleIrish legal challenge against UK nuclear power plant
An Taisce argues that the decision to build the nuclear power station was made without consultation with the Irish people.
View ArticleUS soldier to admit Afghan killings to escape death penalty
Robert Bales is accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers last year, and also faces six charges of attempted murder and seven of assault.
View ArticleColumn: Yes, State legal spending is significant – but it’s an investment in...
What distinguishes a democracy from other systems is a fair balance between the might of the State – which has very substantial legal resources at its disposal – and the capacity of citizens to...
View ArticleMinisters agree reform of legal services, with new regulator to consult on...
A newly-established legal services regulator will hold a consultation on the establishment of multi-disciplinary panels or ‘one-stop-shops’ once the Legal Services Regulation Bill is enacted.
View ArticleLawyers warn that plans to close four Dublin courts threaten 'the fabric of...
77 local courts around the country have closed down in the last six years – and now four Dublin courts are on the chopping block.
View ArticleOscar Pistorius described as a deceitful witness who has 'anxiety on call'
The closing arguments are expected to last two days.
View ArticleThis 1910 story proves that some people REALLY love their dogs
He was an Irish terrier…
View Article'Almost all' of the RTÉ story Denis O'Brien tried to block is now out. Here...
All but two paragraphs from the script can now be published, says the High Court.
View ArticleNew York lawyer being sued formally demands Trial by Combat
Richard Luthmann asked the court for permission to ‘release the souls of the Plaintiffs from their corporeal bodies.’
View ArticlePolish court denies statutory rape extradition for Oscar-winner Roman Polanski
The judge in the case said that an extradition procedure would “violate the human rights” of the 83-year-old director.
View ArticleJudge throws out prisoner’s $2 million toilet lawsuit – with a poem
“Neither runs nor constipation can justify this litigation.”
View Article'Playing devil's advocate' - the lawyers who defend people accused of...
Lawyers for Paris attacks accused Salah Abdeslam have found themselves demonised for defending their client.
View ArticleBrexit has led to 'a tsunami' of new solicitors in Ireland from the UK
It’s beaten previous records.
View ArticleBrad Pitt accuses Angelina Jolie of risking children's privacy
The actor says his estranged wife is trying to make him look bad, with little regard for the welfare of their six children.
View ArticleRoss Barkley victim of 'unprovoked attack' - lawyers
Everton are yet to comment on the incident, which is said to have occurred hours after the player starred in their 4-2 home win over Leicester City.
View ArticleFormer Brazil leader Lula gets nearly 10 years in jail for accepting bribe
The current president has also been charged with taking bribes and several of his ministers have resigned after corruption claims were made.
View ArticlePaul Williams denies he was "puppet for the guards" when meeting woman who...
The journalist was speaking at the Disclosures Tribunal today.
View ArticleLawyers for Molly Corbett and Thomas Martens seek new trial
A week ago, Corbett and Martens were each found guilty of second-degree murder.
View ArticleDomestic violence, financial demands and pressure: Barrister on giving free...
“I often leave feeling very sorry for someone, but litigation isn’t nice.”
View ArticleCousins jailed for 'fatal burglary' have prison sentences increased after...
The man collapsed and died as he was about to confront the two intruders in his home.
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