Category: The Brief

Presenters Andrew and Peter discussed the week’s legal headlines including the ongoing controversy regarding legislating for the X case. Mona Costello of Byrne Wallace discussed the firms victory for Waterford Crystal workers in the European Court of Justice. Emma Heron of Beauchamps…

Presenters Andrew and Peter discuss the legal headlines, including; The spat between the judiciary and the minister, New guidelines for the administration of personal insolvency regulations. Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSblog and UKSCblog on Boston tapes and Kiobel. Liam Thornton of UCD and…

The presenters look at the legal headlines of the week, including; Clarke J. on judicial appointments, Coroners enquiry, Data Protection, Kerry footballers and more. Goncalo de Almeida Ribeiro, Harvard graduate and Law Lecturer in the Catholic University of Lisbon on the Portugese…

Presented by Barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard. The Presenters look at this week’s legal headlines, including: Omagh bombing decision. Reform of the Courts Guantanemo Bay hunger strike IBRC Slavery abolished in Missippi Sentencing Webprint Brian Rattigan and more. Steven Hanlon Adjunct…

Following on from Deputy ‘Ming’ Flanagan’s valiant work in uncovering abuses, David Staunton Barrister at Law and Eoin O’Malley of Dublin City University advise on the law regarding penalty points and how members of the Oireachtas may or may not avoid them.…

The presenters, Barristers, Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard look at the weeks’ legal headlines, including: 1. The O’Donnell’s failed bankruptcy attempt in London. 2. The Examiner, The Sunday Business Post and TCH in ‘pre-pack receivership’ 3. Judge Kevin O’Higgin’s forced retirement. 4.…

The Brief, ‘Jobs for the Boys Show’, 28th February, 2013. Presented by barristers Peter Leonard and Andrew Robinson. Peter and Andrew look at the legal headlines this week; Lydia Foy and transgender rights. Mr. Damache facing extradition to the USA for his…

Presented by Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard The presenters look at: Bail hearings in South Africa An Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s apology and redress for the Magdalenes. Will IBRC’s lawyers be paid? Denis O’Brien and his successful defamation hearing Vicky Pryce and her…

Presented by Andrew Robinson and Fintan Lawlor The presenters discuss: Savita enquiry The Papal resignation Getting rid of lawyers Facebook and Skype being used appropriately and inappropriately in Court Ronald Dworkin with Josh Blackman of South Texas Law University How to solve…

Ireland’s only legal current affairs show, presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard. The presenters look at: The Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill, 2013 Promissory Notes Magdalene Laundries Denis O’Brien Hazardous exhibits in the High Court, and Judges being shot Dara…

The Brief Thursday 31st January, 2013 Presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard. The presenters look at: The days decision in the High Court challenge to the Anglo Irish Bank promissory note, barrister Vincent P. Martin, explains how the President of…

Barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard present the Brief, Ireland’s only legal current affairs show. The presenters look at: Justice Paul Carney’s change of heart in Patrick O’Brien’s sentencing. Paul Begley and his successful appeal of his garlic smuggling sentence. Quinns in…