Netflix show is making people assess Ireland’s record on miscarriages of justice

Michael Farrell earned his stripes in the bad old days of the Troubles before taking on human rights cases in the Republic

As the Act is designed to protect employees, companies must proceed with caution

Several significant cases are listed to be heard, including two taken by businessman Denis O’Brien and a personal injuries action by the husband of Savita Halappanavar

Frances Fitzgerald indicates time has come to assess whether reduction in term required

Intestacy provision must be reformed to safeguard security of those left behind

Machines have already begun to carry out legal tasks and will do so increasingly

WIT’s pilot Family Justice Mediation gets couples to agree in the short term, preventing much suffering

The Constitution and European Convention on Human Rights have different parameters

NGOs and the business community can work together for the common good

‘Invaluable’ book provides an accessible, detailed and up-to-date guide

‘As a psychiatrist, I see the clear negative effects of cannabis on mental health every single week in my clinical work’

Ben-Hadad Kimani was convicted of murder, but many believe he is innocent

We need effective laws and codes of practice to ensure that people aren’t being misled

Online shopping and foreign holidays mean we’re not just buying from Irish retailers anymore? But what are your consumer rights if it all goes wrong?

A tresspass action by a landowner against a drone user will serve to clarify real issues

Luxembourg and Netherlands must recoup unpaid tax from Fiat and Starbucks of €20m-€30 each

Immediate investment is needed in DNA testing and in other forms of forensics to avoid a catastrophe

Key cases in brief

Workplace Relations Act creates a single point of entry for work-related disputes

There is no list of unclaimed estates in Ireland, whereas genealogists in the UK have a list to find next of kin

From November 16th, victims will for the first time have legally enforceable rights

Irish barrister says inquiry into activities of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge is essential

Passing of Capacity Bill is just one phase in development of framework of support

Rarely noticed in tribunals, courts or arbitration hearings, stenographers play an often-vital part

Recent changes give judges scope to carve out the kind of public profiles they have in the US

Court clarifies rights of employees with no fixed place of work who travel to meet clients

While it is valuable, the current method can lead to inconsistent and unfair sentencing