From the 16th. December 2022 the European Union ( Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions ) Regulations 2022 introduced significant changes to the law on contracts of employment and working conditions for employees. The Directive aims to improve working conditions for employees in Europe and particularly those in low paid or unsecure employment. The key changes …
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With the increase in the number of apartments being built in Ireland over the last number of years the difficulties that can arise with Management Companies have also increased. Most people will be aware that Management Companies are normally set up at the start of a development scheme to ultimately take over the common areas …
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As a victim of sexual abuse speaking up is not easy. It takes courage and the ability to confront the pain you may have had to endure over many years. It also requires you to be open and vulnerable as you will have to discuss what happened to you with a Solicitor that you may …
A great many people often react to events which arise in their everyday lives – you have just put a deposit on your new home you then look to find a Solicitor or you are involved in an accident you look around to see which firm is best placed to help you. However have you …
Buying or selling a business is a complex and exacting transaction which should only be undertaken by you in collaboration with your Solicitor and financial advisers. The initial discussions and agreement as to the purchase price and time line for completion will eventually give way to a detailed forensic examination of the business you intend …
A press release on the 9th February 2022 from the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment referred to the drafting of the new Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022 which will provide for the following : The parties will be asked to consent to Mediation which will operate in conjunction but separate to the current …
[ Pages 69 129 ] In summary, all of the themes considered in this Chapter disclose substantial evidence cited in the Commission Report that is indicative of violations of provisions of the ECHR [ i.e European Convention on Human Rights ]. The Commission Report provided an abundance of evidence of each of these factors in …
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When people think of lawyers and court cases, they often think only in terms of personal injury claims and family law issues. In addition, when the term human rights is used it is often thought that this only applies to countries which are not democratic or where the Governments are oppressive towards its citizens. However, …
The purpose of Clann is to help establish the truth of what happened to unmarried mothers and their children in 20th century Ireland. “Gathering the Data” is a joint initiative of Adoption Rights Alliance (ARA) and Magdalenes Research (JFMR). ARA, JFMR and the global law firm, Hogan Lovells, published the Clann Project’s final Report which drew …
Employee successfully sues Insurance Company for work related injury In a landmark judgement in the USA delivered in February 2022 an employee who suffered from exposure to asbestos was held to be entitled to recover damages from MCC, an Insurance Company, and now part of the Zurich Insurance Group. It was outlined to the Court …
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