Terry You might have come across a particular type of individual since the property/economy crash in 2007/2008. He, for it was normally a man, was up to his eyeballs in debt and was a type of amateur lawyer who had decided that easy, technical defences could be put forward if and when the crap hit … Read more
Most people are aware that the cost of legal proceedings, particularly litigation proceedings in the High Court, are incredibly expensive. I have previously written about certain tools you can use to compromise or settle legal proceedings: Calderbank letter and lodgments. I have also written about the use of ‘without prejudice’ communications to attempt to settle … Read more
How do you value an injury you have suffered? Can a person who has lost a limb such as an arm or leg or been rendered quadriplegic be truly put in the position they enjoyed before the accident by an award of damages? Nevertheless, This is the task of the Courts in personal injury cases … Read more
Have you been the victim of unfair competition or anti competitive practices in your industry? Perhaps you have encountered an abuse of dominance by one or more competitors? There is strong competition law on the statute books to protect you, you know. The principal piece of legislation deal with with competition law in Ireland is … Read more
From time to time I am approached by a potential client who wants to ‘build a case’ against their former employer. Or against a competitor, or neighbour, or business rival. Or against some guy or girl who caused offence at one time or other, just to ‘teach them a lesson’. I quickly let the person … Read more