Irish Law Awards 2018
We are honoured and delighted to be shortlisted for this years Irish Law Awards and to be in such illustrious company. With a bit of luck in reward for the office teams hard work over the year we...
7 changes the Injuries Board are proposing soon!
Seven changes proposed to the Injuries Board system. Since we wrote the book back in 2012, the Injuries Board is now seeking to change some of the rules they operate under by lobbying to amend the...
Solicitor’s Negligence?
Seven areas of potential Solicitor's Negligence to look at to see if you have a right to claim. 1. A Solicitor owes a duty to clients directly, and even to those who are not clients (beneficiaries...
Drafting a Co-Habitation Agreement ..we can help you both
Drafting a Co-Habitation Agreement ..we can help you both Moving in together? Are you protected if it goes wrong? Look, we all hope for the best when we find the “right one”. You want to save money...
GDPR…..and YOU?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on the 25th May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. The clock is ticking...
12 Things you need to know when challenging a Will
12 Things You Need To Know When Challenging a Will There has been an increase in legal actions taken by persons who wish to challenge a Will . With increasing prosperity in Ireland over the...
Do You Know Your Employment Rights?
Do You Know Your Employment Rights? Why you should never lodge your own claim without legal advice. Both employers and employees need to keep up-to-date in relation to the changes that have occurred...
Pre-Nup Agreements…what’s in it for YOU!
"A prenuptial agreement, commonly abbreviated to prenup is a contract entered into prior to marriage or civil union . The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely, but commonly includes...
Catastrophic Injuries ..what are they?
A catastrophic injury is a severe injury to the spine, spinal cord, or brain, and may also include skull or spinal fractures. If a catastrophic injury was caused by the negligent or...
10 Little known facts about your employment!
Under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 an employee may request from their employer a written statement of your average hourly rate of pay. Compensation for working on a Sunday may be given by...
Do You Need A Living Will?
Do You Need A Living Will? We know a Will only operates when someone has died. What happens if they are alive but cannot manage their affairs?A document known as a Living Will can solve this problem...
Wills , Estates and Inheritance Tax
Here is a presentation on Wills , Estates and Inheritance Tax that Michael Monahan delivered with the Sligo Lend a Hand Community group recently. Listen back here The video is quite long so here are...