Terry The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act, 2016 came into law on 29th April, 2016. This is of enormous impact for anyone who has made a serious mistake and had a conviction marked against them. Having a criminal conviction can have all sorts of negative consequences including in relation to Getting a job … Read more
Are you going to build your own house? Are your parents going to give you a hand, by way of a site or some financial assistance? If you are borrowing money from a lender and you are in receipt of a benefit from, for example, a parent you will be required to have a Deed … Read more
Going to Court over a dispute or to uphold a legal right or entitlement is all fine and dandy. You have the opportunity to weigh up your chances of success, obtain professional advice, look at the potential outcomes, estimate the likely legal costs, and decide whether to proceed or walk away. The decision is yours. … Read more
The relevant rules about bringing personal injuries proceedings in the District Court are contained in: Order: 40 A of the District Court Rules Statutory instrument 17/2014 Statutory instrument 599/2014 Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 Venue A personal injuries summons must be filed with and issued by the … Read more
It never ceases to amaze me. There are 3 simple ways to be “penny wise and pound foolish” I encounter frequently in my solicitor’s practice: 1. “I don’t want a big long agreement/legal document; I just want something simple” This potential client is no fool; he recognises that he needs a legally binding contract to … Read more