When you become a grandfather, as I have done in the last few weeks, you begin to see the world in a slightly different way. You begin to think about what Ireland (and the world) will be like much further into the future, when I have passed away. And you begin to think that you… Continue reading Becoming a grandfather and changing the culture
2 new video ideas
I have noticed, not for the first time, that reply videos on TikTok perform tremendously well. They obviously get a great deal of respect and importance from TikTok so that they are shown to greater numbers of people. I did a few last week when I succumbed to the temptation to actually reply to some… Continue reading 2 new video ideas
The accrual of annual leave: EU law influences WRC decision
I came across an employment case during the week that was a bit of an eye-opener. It was to do with a claim for unpaid annual leave. Nothing unusual there. But the claim went back to the beginning of the employment-over 3 years-and the adjudicator made an award for all years. The surprising point about… Continue reading The accrual of annual leave: EU law influences WRC decision
High Court decision in Crown Paints injunction application is excoriating
High Court decisions are usually dry enough affairs. They usually apply the relevant legal principles to the facts at hand and arrive at a rational, reasoned decision. Occasionally, however, the decision can provide entertaining reading, especially when it deals with populist slogans masquerading as legal arguments. The decision from the High Court yesterday in the… Continue reading High Court decision in Crown Paints injunction application is excoriating
Different views of involvement in social media
If you are involved in social media marketing as part of your business, or to build your own brand, you need to be mindful of the people close to you. They may have a diametrically opposed view to yours when it comes to social media marketing. It is easy to forget or overlook this and… Continue reading Different views of involvement in social media
Daily blogging under constant review
When I started writing a blog post on this blog a few years ago it was with a view to becoming a better writer from the act of repetition and practice. Over time other benefits became apparent. For example, the act of writing something out and turning it over on a page with words helped… Continue reading Daily blogging under constant review
Where do you get the time to make videos?
I gave a talk last week in a Webinar about my background, what led me to the profession of being a solicitor, the way I run my practice, and my use of video in my practice. One of the questions that came in was “how do you find the time to make videos?” I explained… Continue reading Where do you get the time to make videos?
I reached 35,000 YouTube subscribers yesterday
I reached 35,000 YouTube subscribers over the weekend. This is a metric that I keep a close eye on, and I admit to taking some pride in reaching this figure. Leaving aside the pride, however, my YouTube channel has played such a pivotal role in the growth of my solicitor’s practice and my personal brand… Continue reading I reached 35,000 YouTube subscribers yesterday
How can a judge applying the law be described as corrupt?
I published a video yesterday about a guy being acquitted in the District Court on a drink driving charge. The Judge applied the law and found that the blood sample on which the prosecution was relying could not be admitted into evidence. Because the motorist should also have been given the chance to give a… Continue reading How can a judge applying the law be described as corrupt?
An area of significant risk for small employers
An area of serious risk for small employers is the whole area of human relations, disciplinary procedures, workplace investigations, and so forth. The larger employer has HR departments or a number of HR professionals on their payroll. They may even have in house legal counsel and/or external solicitors on retainer. But the small employer who… Continue reading An area of significant risk for small employers