There is a great deal to be gained from a variety of peer support structures that can help reduce professional loneliness and isolation. Professional loneliness, as a concept, may be unfamiliar, but ...

The new Family Law Act changes more than just the minimum living-apart period. The Family Law Act 2019 was enacted on 25 October 2019 and is expected to be commenced very shortly. The act follows on ...

Much of the profession will already be aware that there will be new obligations on solicitors regarding legal costs when sections 149 to 161 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 are commenced.

One of the four priority areas we highlighted in ‘A New Agenda for Justice’ last year relates to widening access to legal qualifications and proposals include extending the SUSI grant, a student visa ...

The importance of intellectual property to Ireland’s economic, cultural and creative sectors cannot be overstated. The term ‘intellectual property’ (IP) is bandied about a lot, but what exactly is IP?

The Law Society Is pleased to announce the launch of its free regulation helpline: Regulation Answers. The Law Society has listened to the demands of the profession for increased support and guidance ...

Have you been seriously injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault? Yes? Well then, you probably shouldn’t publish photographs of you taking part in a triathlon on your Facebook page if you’re ...

Crypto-assets will remain a highly volatile investment and means of exchange until regulation becomes a legal certainty. When that happens, it will reduce the use of crypto-assets in fraud and will ...

Employing a “Zero Trust” mentality is essential in protecting client accounts. All requests must be questioned and verified. Regular training, advanced security protocols, and vigilance can go a long ...