Terry Are you a photographer? Do you need a licence to use your photographs? I can supply you with a licence agreement to use your photographs. The licence contains the following sections: Background Parties Definitions Duration of the licence agreement The grant of the licence-for example, is it exclusive, non-exclusive, transferable, use etc. The licensee’s obligations … Read more
Are you a non EU/EEA citizen and wish to stay in Ireland for longer than 90 days? Then you must apply for immigration permission. Before you travel, however, you should check whether you need a visa or not. You can check this on this page of the website of the Department of Justice and Equality. … Read more
If you are leasing a commercial property you may encounter a ‘side letter’ in addition to the lease itself. A side letter in such a situation is used by a landlord and tenant-as it is signed by both parties-to modify the terms of the lease itself, generally on a temporary basis. This would be done … Read more
Are you the director or shareholder of a company? Did you know you cannot represent your company in Court? You must instruct a solicitor to act for the company. Let me explain. I have often seen company directors and/or sole shareholders in the District Court seeking to represent the company. The company is a separate … Read more
It is often claimed that the level of awards in personal injuries claims in Ireland is laughable and out of step with the rest of the developed world. A ‘compo culture’ is a phrase that is regularly thrown around but is there any truth in this? A new report form the Personal Injuries Assessment Board … Read more