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October 2024

The first judgment delivered under the new Consumer Rights Act dealt with the high-profile case of Michael Flatley v Austin Group Limited and whether an arbitration clause could be imposed upon a ‘consumer’. Graham Kenny does the soft-shoe shuffle.

Aug/Sept 2024

The introduction of a new business structure for legal services providers this autumn means that solicitors will now also be able to go into partnership with barristers. Dr Brian Doherty is quick on the draw.

July 2024

In June, the High Court imposed a costs penalty for failure to comply with the statutory duty of solicitors to advise clients about the advantages and benefits of mediation before commencing legal proceedings. Bill Holohan shines on.

June 2024

What has the Law Society ever done for you? As it turns out – an awful lot! Its superb spread of solicitor supports can help you achieve excellence and wellbeing throughout your legal career.

May 2024

The Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022has recently cleared the Dáil’s third stage. Aoife Byrne argues that only time, and trial and error, will judge whether this voluminous bill will address the gamut of legal uncertainties presented by surrogacy.

April 2024

As contemporary technologies – including biotechnologies – develop, boundaries are blurring between what is patentable and what is not. Aisling McMahon explores the impact that patents are having on access to healthcare.

March 2024

A recent Supreme Court decision represents a welcome clarification of the test for ‘employee’ status. Maeve Regan pays cash in hand.

Jan/Feb 2024

SI 618 of 2023, amending the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009, came into effect on 1 February. Elaine Byrne carries out a thorough examination of theFair Deal Scheme in light of this amendment.

December 2023

The Law Society has submitted a proposal to Government for ‘established non-conforming development’ (END).Michael Walsh and Judith Cryan examine the submission, which aims to reduce the excessive level of planning due diligence required in property transactions.

November 2023

Knowledge is power, but are you using the smartest banking procedures to avoid cyber-attacks?