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 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
Were you worried in the lead up to GDPR? Has the danger passed? Are you just keeping the head down and hoping for the best? Are you in a good place with respect to compliance or do you still have some concerns but hope the fears generated were exaggerated? Just to remind you new … 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