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Burns Nowlan LLP – We litigate on behalf of clients and we are successful. Our results show it. We care deeply about our clients and have no affiliations with financial institutions, State organisations, Insurance companies or multinationals.
We are committed to acting on your behalf and have a track record of success in a variety of complex civil cases and a reputation for excellence in Circuit Court, High Court and Supreme Court cases.
We have established significant case law precedents in being the first firm to establish the right of prisoners to compensation for injuries [Creighton], clarifying the law at Supreme Court level relating to the right of claimants to amend pleadings [Moorehouse] and having the law on bullying and harassment clarified in the High Court, Court of Appeal and ultimately in the Supreme Court before a seven person sitting of Supreme Court Judges. [Ruffley – December 2016]
In addition we also successfully represented our client in a case in the Commercial High Court which clarified the law relating to the powers of the Director of Corporate Enforcement to restrict certain parties from acting as Directors in limited companies. [McDonald – 2016]
State planning to fight legal claims by survivors of mother and baby homes
State planning to fight legal claims by survivors of mother and baby homes : Irish Independent: Shane Phelan [ March 12 -2021 ] Correspondence shows State plans to argue survivors’ claims fall outside the statute
Mother & Baby Homes Report
The long awaited Mother and Baby Homes Report has been published and the Commission has set out its findings and recommendations in an attempt to address the many complaints of former residents. These have been
Father claims children in foster care with no legal basis
Father claims children in foster care with no legal basis
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Tusla argues it is in ‘impossible’ position as children are refusing to return to man’s careJennifer of our office is representing a father looking for Judicial Review of decisions made by the Child and Family Agency. PLease see article for details.
Man challenges Child and Family Agency investigation of wife’s care of children
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Man criticises agency’s failure to return children to his custody, High Court hears
Launching Soon - Station Walk, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Ballymore are soon launching additional houses for sale in their new development in Newbridge, Station Walk.
Burns Nowlan LLP are already acting for purchasers in this development so if you are looking to buy in Station Walk or simply want to speak with a solicitor, please do not hesitate to contact us on 045 432382 or at our website www.bnsolicitors.ie
For further information on the upcoming houses please see www.stationwalk.com
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Texas Supreme Court rules that girls that were recruited as teenagers, through Facebook, and trafficked for sex, can sue Facebook for negligence.
Court of Appeal orders a farmer to pay his ex wife €1600 per month spousal maintenance, doubling the Maintenance Order made in High Court.
Farmer must pay ‘industrious’ estranged wife €1,600 in monthly maintenance
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Judge says High Court overestimated likelihood of woman becoming self-sufficient in four years
The European Court ruled that Tesco’s lower pay rates in the U.K. for their mostly female shop staff relative to their mostly male colleagues in depots breached EU legislation and the principle of equal pay.
The workers’ case hinged on the “single source” principle, whereby it could be shown that the inequality in pay was attributable to a single source, in this case the board of Tesco.
What does the European Court’s Tesco ruling mean? - Personnel Today
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The European Court win for the Tesco workers was significant, but there is still a long road ahead.
Liam Herrick , of the Irish Council of Civil Liberties :
“We would call on the Oireachtas to reassert its role and its authority as primary lawmaker in the state and its role on overseeing executive powers, we would caution the Oireachtas not to allow such an extreme extension of powers without modification or oversight.”
Extension of emergency Covid powers ‘deeply concerning’, committee told | BreakingNews.ie
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The Irish Council for Civil Liberties called for an ‘extensive review’ of the powers before any decision is taken to extend them.What does the term "groceries" mean - the High Court will now have to decide whether it means more than food and extends "to non-durable below-cost items which people buy every week in the context of their household shopping needs".
Dunnes Stores wants court to define ‘groceries’ in Mr Price dispute
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Dunnes Stores has asked the High Court to rule on what is the definition of groceries in a row between the supermarket chain and discount retailer Mr Price.Whereas everyone should make a will it is even more critical for foster parents who wish to ensure their foster children benefit in any estate. The rules can differ depending on whether your child is formally or informally fostered and also between inheritances and other gifts a foster child might receive during the lifetime of the foster parents. It is crucial that you seek advice on how provision can be made in your will. Contact 045-432382 to speak to one of our Solicitors.
Are foster children still left out in the cold when it comes to inheritance?
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