It is perplexing how the Burkes of Castlebar apparently think shouting and screeching at decision makers-in Ireland or the United States-could be an effective strategy. And if they believe it is an effective strategy, then the outcome they seek is not what you might expect. Because screeching and shouting over High Court judges, the Attorney… Continue reading The Burkes’ strategy-how it’s going so far
Category: Law
No interest in bottom feeders
I received an email yesterday enquiring about our professional legal fee to act for a business taking on a lease. When I looked at the email more closely, I noticed that he had sent the same email to what appeared to be every solicitor in County Meath/Kildare. I deleted the email. I have no interest… Continue reading No interest in bottom feeders
One of the most frustrating types of consultations
I have many consultations on a weekly basis with a wide range of people on a multitude of issues. One of the saddest, most frustrating types of consultation is when you meet a genuinely nice person who is convinced of something without an iota of evidence. They are firmly committed to their viewpoint/opinion but there… Continue reading One of the most frustrating types of consultations
The John Magnier High Court case
The John Magnier High Court case in which he claims he had an agreement, and an exclusivity agreement, to purchase the 751-acre Barne Estate in Clonmel has prompted quite a lot of interest online. I have also received a few private messages about the case and the whole question of “subject to contract/without prejudice” negotiations… Continue reading The John Magnier High Court case
The enduring Irish fascination with property explains the success of this video about discovery
I make a wide variety of videos for my YouTube channel, and social medial generally. I can usually predict with some degree of accuracy how a video will perform-that is, will it be popular, will it generate comments and engagement etc. Often, however, a video dealing with what I view as a relatively obscure legal… Continue reading The enduring Irish fascination with property explains the success of this video about discovery
A video for trainee solicitors
A guy contacted me last week and told me he was a fan of my online content and suggested I make a video for trainee solicitors. I could make one for those trainees whose intention is to start and run their own practice. But what I would be able to advise anyone hell bent on… Continue reading A video for trainee solicitors
Rows about wills
Probate and wills bring out the worst in people. We encounter so many rows and disputes about probate and wills and who got what and when. Often, it is a pathetic situation, and you would feel like telling the person to cop themselves on, they are doing fine, and not to be getting involved in… Continue reading Rows about wills
Bullying in the workplace
If I had a euro for every time an employee told me they were being bullied in the workplace I would be a wealthy man. Most employees with whom I speak do not truly understand what constitutes bullying. What they are often referring to are one off incident or a form of rough, imperfect management… Continue reading Bullying in the workplace
Submissions to the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission)
Preparing a good submission prior to a WRC hearing is vitally important, in my opinion. If you prepare a compelling case, and send it in to the WRC sufficiently early, you have an excellent opportunity to set up your case and paint the picture in your favour. You have the ability to communicate directly with… Continue reading Submissions to the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission)
Recognising when to stay quiet
One of the most important rules you can understand about cross examination is understanding and recognising when to stop asking questions. Just sit down. The same principle applies in relation to legal arguments or submissions in Court or at the WRC or any other venue where you are trying to win your case. There comes… Continue reading Recognising when to stay quiet