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Boom times for Ireland's legal profession
...but it's not all about brexit
Employment lawyers at the heart of colliding forces in the workplace
With Ireland at the tipping point of both Brexit and the digital economy, employment lawyers needed to tackle raft of transformational issues.
Law Society of Ireland launches vision for future training
Peart Commission Report gives 30 recommendations to improve access, innovation and streamline solicitor education.
Irish statistics for whiplash damages published for the first time
Claimants in 55 per cent of Irish whiplash cases received a total award of between €10,000 and €20,000 in total damages. In 88 per cent of whiplash cases, the claimant received a total award of under €30,000.
Leading Irish lawyers attack UK on human rights and Brexit
Lack of progress on human rights after Brexit say leading Irish lawyers, and UK lacks awareness of the difficulties ahead.
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
DWF bolsters Dublin with real estate partner hire
The fast-growing law firm has expanded its international construction and real estate team.
UK city firms virtually heading to Ireland ahead of Brexit
Law society figures reveal a 'tsunami' of registrations but not an invasion, as UK firms have a virtual rather than real presence.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
UK corporates paying dearly in desperate bid to retain EU employees
Following Brexit, UK companies are being forced to pay extra to keep employees from deserting, according to an immigration law firm's research.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
DLA Piper sets its sights on Dublin
New partner David Carthy has been hired by DLA Piper as firm sets its sights on Dublin.
In-house lawyers 'sweeping' Ireland's legal profession
In-house lawyers are 'growing like Topsy', according to the head of the Law Society of Ireland.
Lewis Silkin to expand into Ireland
Lewis Silkin is the latest law firm to open a new office in Dublin.