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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM Medical Negligence Claim- If you have been the victim of negligence as a result of the actions or omissions of a medical professional

WILL SOLICITOR CORK DUBLIN Importance of Making a Will – Will Solicitor Cork Dublin    There is no good reason not to make a Will.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE SOLICITOR CORK Medical Negligence Solicitor Cork  Medical Negligence occurs when a person suffers an injury as a result of a healthcare professional not

COSMETIC SURGERY CLAIM SOLICITOR Cosmetic surgery is elective surgery which aims to improve one’s aesthetic appearance. This is an area of medicine which does not

RENEWABLE ENERGY Over the past few years as regards renewable energy, and in particular most recently in relation to solar energy, many farmers have found

Defamation Dear Karen,I rented my bull to a neighbour. My neighbour is telling anyone who will listen that my bull is infertile because his cows

Workplace Relations The establishment of The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in 2015 is one of the biggest developments in workers’ rights of the past thirty

Dismissing an Employee Unfair dismissal is governed in Ireland by the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2001, and two fundamental principles should be noted. 1. An employer

Medical Negligence Medical Negligence which is also known as “clinical negligence” occurs when a person suffers an injury as a result of a healthcare professional

When word of mouth can damage your reputation Dear Karen, I rented my bull to a neighbour. My neighbour is telling anyone who will listen

The rights and obligations of dog owners A farmer should only consider shooting a dog in the most extreme circumstances, writes Karen Walsh Many farmers own

Inheritance can be challenging If a parent makes a will, children have no absolute right to inherit any of the estate, says Karen Walsh. Following

It is up to the squatter to prove a claim Adverse possession (Squatter’s Rights) is a common enough scenario, writes Karen Walsh. Dear Karen, My father

Keeping it in the family – site transfer Windfarm Solicitors  A letter arrives in the post from a wind-farm development company, proposing to erect a

It is time to make a will and prepare for the one sure thing in life Making a will is one of the important things

Get your ducks in a row for a farm transfer How does farm transfer affect pension entitlements? Put it on your checklist, writes Karen Walsh When

Tenant trouble legal action moves to the District Court Since February 26, 2018, enforcement of Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) Determination Orders has moved from the

Farms go limited If farm profits reach the high tax band, it may be more efficient to incorporate 12.5% tax is one of the pros

Check boundaries Ensure maps are correct in order to avoid falling out with neighbours A person buying property should always be advised to instruct an

Know your turbary rights before a day’s work in the bog Turbary rights are a common issue in the rural community, and one which can

Tricky business of family land ownership Dear Karen, I left Ireland 13 years ago following the death of my father. My mother had passed away

SELLING YOUR HOME – PROPERTY SOLICITORS – GET A QUOTE TODAY. Being as organised as possible will go a long way to ensure selling your

FAMILY LAW SOLICITORS For most of us, conversations about money can be uncomfortable. There is an age-old tradition in Ireland that people do not speak

DON’T FORGET THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF PARENT CARE Having an up to date will one of the legalities that prevent difficulties down the line, writes

FARMING, SOCIAL MEDIA, GDPR: ARE YOU READY FOR IT ALL? Embrace social media but be aware of your responsibilities and legal obligations, says Karen Walsh

JAPANESE KNOTWEED CLAIM – SOLICITORS Japanese knotweed poses a risk for farmers, due to its uncontrollable growth and the difficulty in removing it. We discuss

Having witnesses is important when presenting your Compensation claim To properly present your Compensation case, you will need a team of professional witnesses to deal with

SUCCESSION PLANNING Every family is unique. The movement from one generation to the next is one every family must consider, especially if there is a

EXECUTOR OF A WILL An executor (or a legal personal representative) is the person appointed by a person in his or her will to administer

SOLAR FARM SOLICITOR The Renewable Energy Directive (red) 2009 sets out binding targets for each member state, with the aim being that, in the EU

CONSULT A PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITOR IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT Consult a Personal Injury Solicitor if you have been involved in an accident. There are

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – CRITERIA AND PROCESS Personal Injury Solicitor- Personal injuries are sustained in numerous ways, from an accident at work to a road traffic

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT Prenuptial agreement should be considered for anyone who has substantial assets, or who is entering into a second marriage after accumulating wealth over

Land leases must be in writing to avail of tax exemptions A Land Lease sets out both parties’ obligations and provides useful legal protection Leasing

ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY SOLICITORS Enduring Power of Attorney is one way to cover all eventualities, giving somebody legal authority to make decisions on your

Making a Personal Injury Claim Personal Injury-If you have been involved in an accident or were subject to conditions that lead to an injury or

PROBATE SOLICITOR Dear Karen, My friend passed away recently. I helped him with the farm and at home for the years prior to his death

Contact a Solicitor to Ensure the Safety of Your Children on Divorce When a marriage has broken down, and you face divorce proceedings, one of

Plan for your legacy Contact a Solicitor to Make a Will Mixing business with pleasure is one thing. But mixing business with family is altogether

SOLICITOR ADVICE: PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS ARE NOT JUST FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS Solicitor Karen Walsh explains why signing a pre-nuptial or marriage contract makes sense.

Contact a solicitor if your thinking of building a windfarm A representative in a smart suit from a windfarm development company approaches you on your

Clooney didn’t need pre-nup, but you might George Clooney married his new wife, Amal Alamuddin, without a pre-nuptial agreement. He took a $220m dollar plunge,

Solicitor Advice: Has your tenant failed to pay his/her rent First in our new weekly legal advice articles by solicitor Karen Walsh; rent. I am

SOLICITOR’S GUIDE TO WINDFARM AGREEMENTS A developer may seek an option over all of your lands but it is possible to exclude part of your

Solicitor Advice: Don’t rush into developing a Windfarm A letter arrives in the post from a wind-farm development company, proposing to erect a windfarm on

Succession is a process, not an event Each year, there is a huge amount of interest and queries in relation to succession and the transfer

HOMEMADE WILL: SOLICITOR ADVICE Solicitor Advice: Making a homemade will is a little like DIY. We all have a little knowledge on how to go

EMPLOYMENT LAW Here is some employment law which every employer farmer should know.   Employment Contracts – Employment Law  An employer is obliged to provide

FARM SAFETY: SOLICITOR Why do farmers farm, given the economic adversities and difficulties? The answer is, love. Farmers farm for the love of farming. Farmers

FARM ACCIDENT SOLICITORS Farm Accident Solicitors  – The Farmer the Employer Farm Accident Solicitors. You have certain responsibilities to prevent accidents on and off your

SOLICITOR CONTRACT HEIFER REARING John and Paul entered into a Contract Rearing of Heifers arrangement last year. John is a local dairy farmer. He wished

WINDFARM SOLICITORS Windfarm Solicitors  A letter arrives in the post from a wind-farm development company, proposing to erect a windfarm on your lands. A few