Terry Gorry – Page 21 – Solicitor, Small Business Consultant

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

When I have bad news to deliver

One of the most frustrating parts of giving consultations, especially in person consultations, is when the person who I am advising does not take the advice well. In fact, not only do they not take the advice with equanimity, but they lose the head completely and demonstrate a scary irrationality in their response. Often, we… Continue reading When I have bad news to deliver

Timekeeping and obsession

We all know people who are obsessive about timekeeping. Well, I have an admission to make: I am one of those individuals. I hate poor timekeeping. I am one of those people who think that showing up late for a meeting, regardless of the purpose of the meeting, is, at the very least, disrespectful. I… Continue reading Timekeeping and obsession

A surreal experience at the Residential Tenancies Board

I had a surreal experience recently at a Residential Tenancies Board adjudication. Despite not being paid rent for the best part of two years, notwithstanding the submission of two case files in advance of the hearing, and, to put the tin hat on it, despite the fact that the tenant did not show up for… Continue reading A surreal experience at the Residential Tenancies Board

Playing to the gallery

When I make videos I can play to the gallery, if I choose. But it is not the smartest approach for me or my business. What I am referring to is making a video that I know, because it is about a ‘hot’ or topical issue, will generate a lot of views and comments. Multiples… Continue reading Playing to the gallery

The disappointment for the “concerned citizen” has started already

The disappointment has started already, and the election has not even been called yet. There is a cohort of people out there at both ends of the political spectrum who have spent the last 5 years tweeting about how they could not wait to turn Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Greens out of office.… Continue reading The disappointment for the “concerned citizen” has started already

Filtering the subject matter of my videos

For the first time ever, I am having to filter the type of video I make for my YouTube channel. I always had a free rein to make whatever I wanted, comment on any topic of my choosing, and say what I wanted, within the boundaries of the law. Now, I am becoming more circumspect… Continue reading Filtering the subject matter of my videos

Why my background in retailing has been such an asset in my solicitor’s practice

One of the most effective tools I have used since I started my solicitor’s practice in 2011 (and again in 2013) is my ability to communicate. There are two areas where my deployment of useful communication skills has reaped the most reward: I attribute whatever skill I have as a communicator, especially in relation to… Continue reading Why my background in retailing has been such an asset in my solicitor’s practice