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Irish Divorce Rates Back at Pre-Recession Levels
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...
Ovarian Cancer victim wins $417m payout from Johnson & Johnson
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 who claimed...
What You Need To Consider When Buying A House
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...
Wardship – A Mechanism to Manage a Person’s Affair
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...
Bankruptcy Boom: Increase in numbers applying
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...
Love at first sight & Pre-Nuptial Agreements
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...
DePuy Hips – Where are We Now
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...
Maintenance: Do Rights Come With Duties?
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...
DePuy Patients – Ultrasound Scans and Second Opinions a Top Priority
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...