The Sins Of The Father
The fallout from Sean Quinn’s fall from grace continues. Mr Quinn’s five children, Colette, Ciara, Sean Jr., Aoife, and Brenda currently face proceedings in the High Court against Irish Bank…
The Grass Is Always Greener: Remembering When Greenland Left The EU
The confusion surrounding Brexit has further deepened this week with the EU handing Prime Minister Teresa May another ultimatum. Britain may have their deadline extended until the 22nd May if…
Copyright Or Wrong?
On the 21st March a number of European Wikipedia sites did the unthinkable and went dark for the day. They replaced their regular interface with a screen bearing the words…
What Could Happen When The Mueller Investigation Ends?
There are reports that the end of the Mueller investigation might be coming to an end. Though there have been false whispers of this before, this time is being treated…
Unlicensed Entry: How Far Is Too Far?
The Garda Siochana, as their name literally translates, are a service dedicated to upholding the public order. However, this duty can only interfere so much, hence why the law has…
EU Competition Laws In Need Of Reform
Last week, the EU suggested that they would block the proposed merger between railway giants Alstom and Siemens, signalling a stark reminder of how outdated some of the EU’s laws…
When Is A BigMac Not A BigMac?
Q: When is a Big Mac not a Big Mac? A: When a patent office says so. Last January the European Union Intellectual Property Office (the ‘EUIPO’) delivered a surprising…
Friends Of The Irish Environment Sues Government Over ‘Lamentable’ Emissions Record
The environmental organisation, Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) has launched proceedings in the High Court against the government. This is part of an initiative propounded by FIE to ‘ride…
Vox Populi: Scotland’s Lawyers Want A Second People’s Vote On Brexit
In a survey conducted by Scottish Legal News, Scottish lawyers have indicated that a majority of them would support a ‘People’s Vote’ on the final Brexit deal. The survey comprised…
Unmarried Partners Must Testify Against Each Other
A recent case has concluded by saying that unmarried partners must testify against each other and cannot opt-out of appearing before the court. In the case of JC v MC,…
US Supreme Court Enforces Transgender Ban
The US Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, has allowed President Trump’s policy restricting transgender people from joining the military. The judges commonly classified as conservative -Chief Justice Roberts and…
Mental Health Commission Rejects Claims of Discriminatory Remarks
Ashimedua Okonkwo, a solicitor based in Balbriggan, has claimed that the Mental Health Commission tribunal subjected her to discriminatory remarks because she is ‘a woman and a black African’. The…