Covid-19 & Work – What Are Your Rights?
Thursday, 26 March 2020
As we navigate our way through unchartered territory amidst the Covid-19 global pandemic, the basics of how we live and work every day have been thrown into uncertainty. As hundreds have already lost their jobs, the future of thousands more remains unclear. As an employee, what are your rights if you are put on temporary
- Published in Commerical, Consumer & Employment Law
Debt Management & Facing The Problem
Thursday, 13 February 2020
As we continue our New Years Legal resolutions for 2020, one issue which people may feel forced to face is debt. Debt management and facing up to the problem is the first step in resolving the issue. However, it is often difficult to face the burden of debt and to know where or who to
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Road Traffic Accidents – Dos and Donts in snow and icy condition
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Having had cause this morning to drive in the snow I have noticed another major hazard aside from the weather – the way our fellow road users react to the dangers the weather throws at us. There are two extremes and both equally as lethal as the other. The first, is the reckless driver who
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Defamation Online – Be Careful What You Say!
Thursday, 06 February 2020
In the midst of this Election campaign, we have already seen how tempers can easily get frayed and while the advent of social media has made it easier for people to express their views, engage in debate and voice their opinions, with that freedom comes an even greater responsibility with how we use it.
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Legal Resolutions for 2020!
Friday, 17 January 2020
With a New Year inevitably comes new plans and resolutions. It’s interesting to see that the first working Monday of the Year is traditionally known as “Divorce Day”. While it might sound like hokum, we actually do see a spike in divorce enquiries made in the first working week of the year. Our own
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Medical Negligence Highlights
Friday, 10 January 2020
It’s worthwhile looking back at some of the legal develpments during the first 20 years of the 21st Century. Some of these may have a long lasting and profound impact on Irish legal landscape Cervical Check While this was a story initially broke in 2018, it continued in to 2019. There was fresh outrage
- Published in Medical Negligence
Vaginal Mesh – The new Cervical Check Scandal!
Monday, 06 January 2020
Thousands of Australian families coming to terms with Vaginal Mesh scandal It is now emerging that thousands of women in Ireland and worldwide have suffered traumatic complications as a result of vaginal mesh surgery. A number of women recently won their class-action lawsuit in Australia against Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
- Published in Medical Negligence
Divorce: Living Apart Requirement Reduced to 2 Years
Wednesday, 04 December 2019
We look at the changes to the living apart requirement, which has been reduced as part of The Family Law Act 2019.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Medical Negligence – What Makes a Case?
Thursday, 21 November 2019
This blog from Lynch Solicitors looks at what constitutes a medical negligence case, breach of duty, and the steps that might be taken.
- Published in Medical Negligence
Family Law Court Reform – What Changes Can We Expect?
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Changes in Divorce – New Legislation The Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas. The legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on May 24 to amend the Constitution. The referendum was carried by 82% of those who voted The Family Law Bill 2019 amends the Family
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Family Law Court Reform finally on the way
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Passing of changes in Divorce Legislation The Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas. The legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on May 24 to amend the Constitution. The referendum was carried by 82% of those who voted The Family Law Bill 2019 amends the Family Law (Divorce)
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Taking a Personal Injury Case – Stumbling Blocks
Friday, 18 October 2019
The scope for taking a Personal Injury case can be quite wide when you consider that it can include an accident at work, an accident in a public place or a road traffic accident. As well as that, the injuries can vary from a sprained ankle to serious head injuries and even can be fatal.
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
When Love Breaks Down – Relationship Breakdown & Family Law
Thursday, 10 October 2019
A relationship breakdown can often be a very traumatic and upsetting time for all involved. Whether it is a couple living together, parents of children, or a married couple, every relationship break up brings its own unique challenges and hurdles.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Enduring Power of Attorney – Thinking Ahead
Thursday, 03 October 2019
We have often spoken about wills and their importance to lay out your wishes. An Enduring Power of Attorney (called EPA) is a complement to any Will. An EPA will outline what happens should you become incapacitated and are no longer able to voice your wishes. What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
When is it too late to take a case?
Friday, 19 July 2019
The Statute of Limitations is an integral part of every legal process. It is important to bear in mind in any case, where an issue may come before a court, time is of the essence. Does the statute favour the defendant? It is commonly commented on, that in cases where a person has wrongfully
- Published in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
