Litigation News – Accidents at Work cases
Monday, 31 August 2015
[soundcloud id=221676081] The Monthly Wrap up in the following areas of litigation: Employers Liability Occupiers Liability Accidents and Injuries in the workplace Compensation Recent Case Law in the Area of Litigation 1. Thompson -v- Dublin Bus & Anor– this case relates to the liability of employers and the duty that they have towards the safety
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Accidents in the Workplace
Friday, 24 July 2015
Accidents in the workplace are still a relatively common occurrence despite improvements amongst employers in adhering to the Irish and European Health & Safety regulations. How many accidents at work are caused by employers? It is exceptionally difficult to quote accurate statistics relating to work injury claims in Ireland, as data produced by the Health
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Accidents in a Public Place
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
[soundcloud id=214671413] What do you do if you trip/slip or fall in a public place? Remember the Location! It is extremely important in accidents on footpaths, roads or other locations that you are in a position to identify precisely where the accident occurred. You should ensure that you have some way of pointing out the
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Fatal Injuries – Assisting The Bereaved
Tuesday, 07 July 2015
In what situations might a fatal injuries case arise? The most common situations are: Medical Negligence Accidents in the Workplace Road Traffic Accidents [soundcloud id=213647307] Who may bring such a case? A fatal Injury action is usually brought by a ‘Statutory Dependant’. The phrase ‘statutory dependant’ includes a spouse or a partner where that
- Published in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
The Legal Right Share and Section 117 Applications
Monday, 06 July 2015
[soundcloud id=213488855] Legal Right Share, S.117 applications, Promissory Estoppel– Tipp FM 16.06.15 What is a Section 117 Application? s.117 permits children to make an application to the court for redress if they feel their deceased parent has not made proper provision for them in accordance with his or her means, whether by his
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Tax
Monday, 06 July 2015
Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Tax[soundcloud id=213485469] Wills, trusts and inheritance tax – What is inheritance tax? If you receive a gift during a person’s lifetime of some form of benefit and you don’t pay for it or you don’t pay for it fully, you may be liable to pay Gift Tax. By the same token,
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
How not to make a Will – Undue Influence, Duress & Testamentary Capacity
Monday, 06 July 2015
Capacity One of the most important functions of solicitors when making a will for somebody is to ensure that the person is capable of doing so, this is referred to as the person has the “capacity” to make a will. The law presumes a will to be valid unless it can be proved otherwise. The
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Partnership Agreements – The Commercial Prenup
Monday, 06 July 2015
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS – FAILURE TO PLAN, PLAN TO FAIL/ THE COMMERCIAL PRENUP Starting up a business is an exciting time. The conversation is focused on the new business opportunities, the pooling of resources or expertise and the anticipated profit. The unfortunate reality is that many people go into business with family members or friends and
- Published in Commerical, Consumer & Employment Law
Succession Planning for Farmers
Monday, 06 July 2015
[soundcloud id=213467750] Succession Planning for Farmers – TippFM 30/06/15 In Budget 2015, tax incentives were introduced to encourage land transfer and more productive use of agricultural land. Were these significant? The changes in Budget 2015 have been generally welcomed by the farming community in a move that is said to encourage long term
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
The Importance of Making a Will
Monday, 08 June 2015
[soundcloud id=’209397516′] How many of us make Wills? Recent Research showed that only 34% of people living in Ireland have made a will. The research also showed that only 51% of those aged between 45 and 64 years of age have a will, but 82% of those over age 65 years have a will.
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Recent Developments: Insolvency, Repossession and Actions of the Bank
Friday, 29 May 2015
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 20th May 2015 – Monthly Wrap Up -Insolvency, Repossession and Actions of the Bank [soundcloud id=’207805206′] John Lynch spoke to Seamus Martin on Tipp FM about interesting developments and cases in the area of Repossession and Insolvency. Boyle and Anor v Coyle involved an application by the owners of two properties
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Game Changer – Insolvency, The Bank veto
Thursday, 21 May 2015
[soundcloud id=206540268] Since the introduction of the Insolvency Act 2012, there has been much commentary on the new regime and its accessibility to those burdened by large amounts of debt. One of the main issues about insolvency arrangements is the ability of banks to block people from entering into an Insolvency Arrangement. The Bank
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Debt Solutions: Insolvency and the Bank Veto
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 20th May 2015 – Monthly Wrap Up – Debt Solutions: Insolvency. On Tipp FM, John M. Lynch spoke to Seamus Martin on ‘Tipp Today’ about accessing Insolvency Arrangements [soundcloud id=’206362098′] The Insolvency Act was signed into law on St. Stephen’s Day 2012 and since then various officials have been appointed, offices opened, legislation introduced, judges appointed,
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Bankruptcy
Tuesday, 05 May 2015
What is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a process where the property or assets of a borrower who is unable or unwilling to pay their debts are transferred to a person who is given charge of the property by the High Court (called the Official Assignee) to be sold. When sold, the costs, expenses, court fees and
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Bankruptcy in Ireland – A Quick Guide
Tuesday, 05 May 2015
What is bankruptcy in Ireland? How will my life be impacted by it? We look at the issue and how it will affect your life.
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
