“The Brief” legal podcast

"The Brief", is a radio show dedicated to recent Irish legal issues. The presenters are barristers, Andrew Robinson BL and Peter Leonard BL.

The show is broadcast on Near 90.3 FM, a community radio station based in the Northside Civic Centre. The show airs every Thursday evening from 7-8pm. A podcast of the show is normally made available shortly afterwards.

Since February 2012, contributors to Stare Decisis Hibernia have appeared on the show to discuss recent cases.

You can listen to the show on 90.3 fm in the Dublin area, or watch by live webcam at the time of broadcast by clicking on the following link.

You can listen to podcasts of the shows by clicking here.

Some older podcasts are as follows:

12 July 2012: David Nolan SC, Chairman Elect of the Bar Council in his first radio interview since his appointment, tells Andrew that the Bar Council want to work with the Minister for Justice to improve the legal system. Deputy Dara Calleary, Fianna Fail spokesman on Justice slams the Minister for Justices proposed “new quango” and talks about Dr. James Reilly’s troubles. Attorney Eamonn Dornan, who is representing Ed Moloney and Anthony McIntyre on the Boston College subpoena issue. Peter asks him for the latest news on this. Regular contributor barrister Mark Tottenham of staredecisishibernia.com on the latest superior Court decisions on the law of guarantees and the taxing of legal costs. Solicitor Fintan Lawlor and tax consultant Cathal Lawlor on wills, gifts, to charity, tax and your legal questions.

5 July 2012: Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard discuss cheating leaving certificate students and Barclays bankers. Drew Nelson Grand Secretary of the Orange Order talks to Andrew Robinson about his appearance in the Seanad this week. We ask if there is any legal reason why the Orange Order should not be allowed to march in Dublin. Andrew and Peter discuss the Personal Insolvency Bill. Mark Tottenham author of Stare Decisis Hibernia on recent Superior decisions regarding Sean Quinn, Damache and wills. Fintan Lawlor advises Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise on custody and access to children. Barrister Conor Nelson on the fascinating historical case of the butcher from Wagga Wagga who impersonated the missing heir to the Earl of Tichborn’s estate.

28 June 2012: The panel look at: The US Supreme Court decisions in Miller v Alabama and Obama’s ACA case, Sean Quinn’s troubles, Fred Forsey and corruption, and, harsh treatment of children in Israel and the USA.

21 June 2012: Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard look at; sentences handed down this week in sex assault and rape cases, including a terminally ill man being sent to jail to end his days. Adam Clayton, Evictions,a prisoner released to commit more crimes before his sentence was served, MJELR and Tobin, and, Eric Cantona on the Israeli Unlawful Combatant Law. Barrister at Law, Rithika Moore-Vaderaa on Nadine Quashie the stripper sacked by Peter Stringfellow who is changing a basic principle of British employment law. Mark Tottenham, Barrister at Law and editor of the blog staredecisishibernia.com, which celebrated its 1000th post this week, talks about the latest Superior Court decisions, including: DPP v Bourke Waste Removal Ltd; Barry v Flood; Connaughton v Minisgter for Justice and; Desmond v Morriarty. Employment Law expert , solicitor Fintan  Lawlor on redundancy

14 June 2012: Barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard discuss; the recent Court President nominations, anti-swearing legislation, solicitor David O’Shea’s conviction for theft, the challenge to Thomas McFeely’s UK bankruptcy by lay litigant Theresa McGuinness, and the very severe sentence handed out to first time offender and unsuccessful rioter Liam Allan by Sheriff George Way in Scotland. Criminal Defence solicitor Cahir O’Higgins on the first convictions under the new anti-gang legislation in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. This week immigration law is under the spotlight, barrister, lecturer and immigration law expert David Leonard on wasted costs orders. Andrew and Peter look at Ali v Minister for Justice and the High Court overturning the Minister’s improper revocation of refuge status. Employment law expert solicitor Fintan Lawlor on unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal. Barrister and blogger Mark Tottenham on Lennox the death row dog, the recent decisions in the Gilani and Travers cases, and he asks, should a deportation order be made personally by the Minister for Justice?

7 June 2012: Sarah Reid barrister and author on the PIP implant issue. The latest appointment to the bench. Dr. Claire Murray University College Cork on necessary reform in Guardianship laws. Solicitor and partner in Sheehan Partners on search warrants and the limited application of the decision in Damache. Mark Tottenham barrister on mortgages, French law in Irish Courts and defamation. Fintan Lawlor solicitor answers your questions.

24 May 2012: Paddy Prendiville editor of the Phoenix Magazine talks about political influence on judicial appointments. Paul Joyce Senior Policy Advisor with FLAC talks to Andrew Robinson about the mortgage arrears crisis. Solicitor Michael Finucane talk to Andrew about the enquiry into the murder of his father Pat or rather the lack of any independent enquiry. Mark Tottenham Barrister at Law on super injunctions and recent Superior Court decisions on immigration matters. Lawlor Partners answer your legal queries.

17 May 2012: Mark Tottenham and Andrew Robinson barristers look at; Judge Coleridge and the sanctity of marriage, legal fees in the Fr. Reynolds case, valium importing  and Deputy Pringle’s challenge to the European Stability Mechanism. The panel tonight is John Gore Grimes, solicitor and author, Colin Jennings and Dermot F. Sheehan barristers and authors. They discuss planning and environment law, writing legal books and the Attorney General and Sean Garland extradition case. Nick Freeman ‘Mr Loophole’ talks about his new book ‘The Art of the Loophole’ and his celebrity clients including Ronnie O’Sullivan. We review the latest legal books: Delany and McGrath, Shelly Horan BL on Corporate Crime, The Law of Personal Injuries, Criminal Procedure in the District Court and John Gore Grimes’ second edition. Fintan Lawlor of Lawlor Partners Solicitors answers your legal queries.

3 May 2012: Vicki Buckley BL on Public Access to Law. Tracey Carney Event Director of the Irish Law Awards on the Awards. Mark Tottenham BL on recent Superior Court decisions. The Panel looks at Tansey v Gill and Judge Coleridge on the sanctity of marriage and his attempts to promote it amongst other things.

26 April 2012: Karl Deeter of Irish Mortgage Brokers discusses strategic mortgage default. Barrister Mark Tottenham on recent Superior Court decisions. Fintan Lawlor of Lawlor Partners offers advice on Social Housing Support.

19 April 2012: Ronan Lupton BL talks about Creationism, Richard Dawkins and defamation. Deputy Finian McGrath on “Garlicgate” and sentencing. Jon Robins on home repossessions. Mark Tottenham BL of Stare Decisis Hibernia on recent developments in Law. Fintan Lawlor, solicitor, on how to stay in your home.

12 April 2012: Cahir O’Higgins discusses Trayvon Martin, Sheriffs’ powers, Charles Manson, Art Thieves, Apple and price fixing allegations, international litigation in the U.K. and extradition to the U.S.A. Solicitor Aine Fleming on litigation to enforce the rights of people with disabilities. Mark Tottenham BL on recent Superior Court decisions

29 March 2012.

15 March 2012.

8 March 2012.

1 March 2012.

23 February 2012.

16 February 2012.

9 February 2012.

2 February 2012.