by John Lynch | Sep 15, 2017 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
The pre-recession levels of divorce are back in Ireland after several years of declining numbers, according to the Law Society. The announcement by the governing body of solicitors in Ireland, suggests that the trend is down to the fact that people, who had wanted to...
by John Lynch | Aug 30, 2017 | Medical Negligence
Johnson & Johnson talcum power is typically associated with kid’s bath times or a grandparent’s bathroom cabinet and has been a household staple for generations In the United States a jury has now ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417m to a woman...
by John Lynch | Jul 31, 2017 | Property Services
Thinking of buying a house? We look at Government incentives scheme and we also highlight a podcast and video to help you understand some of the issues associated with buying a house. The New Government Incentive Scheme (2017): A New “Help to Buy” scheme has been...
by John Lynch | Jul 21, 2017 | Wills, Succession & Estates
When a person becomes unable to manage their assets because of mental incapacity, an application can be made to the courts for them to become a Ward of Court. This is a process known as Wardship. We look at the issue in this blog. When does Wardship arise? An...
by John Lynch | May 31, 2017 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
The new ‘one year bankruptcy ’ continues to be an appealing alternative for those struggling with unsustainable debt as some 552 people are projected to be adjudicated bankrupt this year according to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service of Ireland. A total...
by John Lynch | May 2, 2017 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
A recent poll by FarmIreland.ie showed that over 70 per cent of farmers believe that prenuptial agreements should have legal standing in Ireland. Unlike the US Canada, New Zealand and Australia, Ireland currently has no legislation which expressly recognises such...
by John Lynch | Feb 22, 2017 | Personal Injury & Litigation
DePuy Hips The first Irish DePuy hip judgment against the metal-on-metal hip manufacturer DePuy International, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, was handed down in the High Court in November 2016 by Mister Justice Kevin Cross. This is a welcome development as it is...
by John Lynch | Jan 18, 2017 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Maintenance : Do Rights Come with Duties This is a sensitive family law area, which can be complex when parents and/or spouses are faced with relationship breakdown and are not aware of their rights or their duties. Who pays maintenance? There is a legal...
by John Lynch | Jan 17, 2017 | Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
DePuy Patients – Scans and Second Opinions a Top Priority As far back as March 2011 , UK experts, Mr. David J. Langton, MRCS at University Hospital of North Tees and Dr. Thomas Joyce, Mechanical Engineer at Newcastle University, spoke to DePuy patients at an...
by John Lynch | Jan 17, 2017 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Marriage Breakdown – the Options If you are faced with marriage breakdown, and the uncertainty that comes with it, it is important for you to know what options are available to you. Counselling and mediation to explore possible reconciliation or an amicable as...
by John Lynch | Jan 17, 2017 | Wills, Succession & Estates
Partners and Children – Know Your Inheritance Rights Be it a father, mother, husband, wife, or partner, when a loved one passes on it is in your best interest to know your inheritance rights in advance, rather than trying to face the unknown at an emotional time...
by John Lynch | Jan 16, 2017 | Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation
DePuy Hip Recall – Higher than anticipated Failure Rates At the end of 2010 it was estimated that the likely failure rate for the DePuy ASR hip implant stood at 13% after five years. However, at the British Hip Society Annual Conference in early March the UK...
by John Lynch | Jan 16, 2017 | Wills, Succession & Estates
Administration of your Estate – what happens when you are gone? Probate is the legal term for a procedure that gives a person, chosen by you, authority to carry out your wishes as set out in your Will. When someone dies their assets are frozen; Banks will freeze...
by John Lynch | Oct 26, 2016 | Personal Injury & Litigation
New Year’s Resolutions – a Road Traffic Accident and Personal injury Claims Listen to John’s discussion on Tipp FM : [soundcloud id=’186944730′] A Road Traffic Accident and a Personal Injury Claims We are all bound to be...
