Thousands of “Adept” Faulty Hip Implants Recalled by DePuy ASR Hip Manufacturers, Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson has again recalled thousands of its hip implants, two and a half years after they issued a recall of the DePuy ASR hips. The company has recalled the “Adept” brand all-metal total hip replacement system starting last month because a higher-than-expected percentage of them had to be replaced. Such replacements, called revision
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No change in UK Divorce rate after ten years of marriage since 1960s

A new report in the UK by The Marriage Foundation think-tank has found that the divorce rate of couples who have been married for ten years remains unchanged since the 1960s.  The Marriage Foundation reports that a couple who married in 2001 have the same chance of getting divorced after 10 or more years as

MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 5th January 2013 John M. Lynch on MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence  [soundcloud id=’166942832′] Download our MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence notes Introduction  Following recent HIQA reports, today I will discuss medical negligence in the context of MRSA. 12 unannounced assessment reports were published by HIQAlast Wednesday which focus on

Is Your MRSA Infection Due to Hospital Negligence?

Following recent HIQA reports, in today’s blog I will discuss medical negligence in the context of MRSA.  Medical Negligence is essentially an act or omission by a health care professional which is below the accepted standard of care and which results in injury or death to a patient. Medical negligence can happen because of a
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Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 29th January 2013 John M. Lynch Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012 [soundcloud id=’167065314′]   Download Our Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012 notes We spoke before Christmas about the Personal Insolvency Bill.  The Bill was signed into law on St. Stephen’s day.  How can people who are burdened with
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Road Traffic Accidents – Do’s and Don’ts & the Legal Process

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 22nd January 2013 Orlagh Wafer on Road Traffic Accidents [soundcloud id=’167065392′]   Download Our Road Traffic Accidents – Do’s and Don’ts the Legal Process Notes Introduction As the temperatures are dropping and the roads are becoming more dangerous today I will discuss Road Traffic Accidents and what you should and should

New Year’s Resolutions: Be Aware of Legal Time Limits for Making Your Claim

As we begin the New Year it is important for people to be aware that there are certain time limits within which they can bring a claim.  The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim following an incident that gives rise to the claim.  Once the specified
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New Year’s Resolutions: Part II – Statute of Limitations: Legal Time Limits

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 15th January 2013   John M. Lynch on the Statute of Limitations  [soundcloud id=’167065543′]   Download Our New Year’s Resolutions. Statute of Limitations. Legal Time Limits Notes  What does the Statute of Limitations mean? As we begin the New Year it is important for people to be aware that there are
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New Year’s Resolutions: Part I – Review your Family Circumstances

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 8th January 2013   Andrea Gleasure on Reviewing Your Family Circumstances [soundcloud id=’167065638′]   Download Our New Year’s Resolutions – Review your Family Circumstances Notes During the post-holiday period; Christmas and summer, we see an increase in separations and family law matters. Before Christmas we advised separated and divorced parents on
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New Year’s Resolutions: Review your Family Options

During the post-holiday period we see an increase in separations and family law matters.  Before Christmas we advised separated and divorced parents on how best to make access arrangements for the Christmas period.  Today, as part of our New Year’s Resolutions series of blogs, I will discuss various elements of family law disputes, particularly the
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2012 Review Part III: Personal Insolvency Bill

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 18th December 2012 John M. Lynch on Personal Insolvency Bill [soundcloud id=’167065645′]   Download Our Personal Insolvency Bill. 2012 Review Part III Notes When is the Personal Insolvency Bill expected to come into law? The Personal Insolvency Bill was published on 29th June 2012 and is expected to come into law

Little Miracles for Birth Injury Babies

It is an unfortunate reality that birth asphyxiation occurs in 1 out of 1000 births in developed countries. Birth asphyxiation is one of many causes of cerebral palsy; what differentiates this cause however is that properly managed, the life changing consequences of birth asphyxiation can be avoided.  Proper management by hospital staff can be the
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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation?

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation?   John M. Lynch on Mediation & ADR [soundcloud id=’167065864′]   Download ADR & Mediation Notes Last week Melanie began our 2012 review with the DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall and G v. G.  Today I will review another key 2012 topic – mediation. What does Alternative Dispute

2012 Review Part I – DePuy Hip Recall & G v. G

Tipp FM Legal Slot, 4th December 2012   John M. Lynch on DePuy Hip Recall & G v G [soundcloud id=’167065932′] Download Our Review of 2012 Notes Introduction Over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas we will review key legal areas from 2012.  Today I will begin with the DePuy ASR Hip Implant
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Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) & Living Wills – Review

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 20th November 2012   John M. Lynch on EPA & Living Wills [soundcloud id=’167067493′]   Download Our Living Wills-EPAs Review Notes What is the Living Wills Bill? Back in June the Advanced Healthcare Decisions Bill was passed to the second stage in the Dáil.  The “living wills” Bill, if enacted, would give