On the 15th of July 2014 the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 came into effect. The Act provides a legal framework under which workers who raise concerns about potential wrongdoings in their workplace (ie. Whistleblowers) are protected from dismissal or other sanction by their employer. The Workplace Relations Commission has prepared a code of practice giving …
Emer O’Callaghan has been appointed as Mentor to the Law and Women Pilot Mentoring Programme, a joint initiative of the Law Society of Ireland and the Bar Council of Ireland in collaboration with the Irish Women Lawyers Association. Encompassing solicitors, barristers and staff of both the Law Society and the Bar, Law and Women will …
Simon, who will continue his practice with Barry M. O’Meara & Son throughout his presidential appointment, is honoured to be President of the Law Society of Ireland for 2016 and is looking forward to what will undoubtedly be an exciting year as leader of the solicitors’ profession. On his election, Simon Murphy, said “It is …
We are excited to be unveiling our new corporate identity this month. We have given our image a spring-gleam, with a resulting additional ‘spring in our step’. Much like how we would internally adjust our services to suit our clients, our image must do the same. We hope you enjoy the new look as much …
The Q6000 is an advanced practice, risk and quality management standard awarded by the Institute of Legal Research & Standards to solicitors’ firms which have demonstrated exceptional levels of client, practice and risk management. The Q6000 Standard provides assurance to clients that their firm not just observes but exceeds best practice standards. Firms with the …
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