Terry A defamation case involving a graduate of Maynooth University and the Luas service is an instructive one to take a look at when it comes to considering defamation law in Ireland. The background to the case involved Mr Diop, a “coloured gentleman” according to the High Court, boarding the Luas transport service with a valid … Read more
Are you considering taking a commercial lease and you are being asked to sign an “agreement for lease” first? Wondering what’s the difference? Or what is the significance, if any? Let’s take a look. Lease A lease sets out the terms and conditions under which a lessee will occupy a premises on an exclusive basis. … Read more
The law regarding gift vouchers changed from 2nd December 2019, thanks to the new Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019 Act. This act introduces welcome changes in relation to expiry dates and outstanding balances. The Act came into force from 2nd December 2019 and relates to gift vouchers only. The voucher must have been purchased … Read more
The Court of Appeal handed down an interesting decision in this case involving the sale of land. The facts were that Mr Gibbons was selling real property and Mr Doherty signed the contract for sale in trust and on behalf of a limited company. Mr Gibbons then nominated the beneficiary of the trust and the … Read more
The law dealing with divorce in Ireland is to change from 1st December 2019. Part 1 and part 2 of the Family Law Act 2019 will come into effect on 1st December 2019. The Family Law act 2019 reduces the time that the parties must be living apart in order to obtain a divorce. The … Read more