My podcast, the Irish Law and Small Business Podcast, is continuing to grow without any effort on my part, save for uploading new episodes regularly. It is amazing how many people find it and listen and mention it to me when they come to the office for a meeting. Some statistics from Spotify include These… Continue reading The best thing about my podcast
Nobody has everything
It is easy to admire and laud the boxing ability and sporting achievements of Kellie Harrington. Winning two gold medals at the Olympic games is a remarkable achievement and a tremendous beacon of hope for young girls up and down the country. It is not easy, however, to accept Harrington’s views on immigrants to this… Continue reading Nobody has everything
Are house prices ready for a correction?
If you study economics in college one of the first things you learn, a foundational principle of economics, is about supply and demand. You learn that if supply is constrained or restricted or non-existent prices are likely to rise. And if the supply taps are turned on prices are likely to fall. There is a… Continue reading Are house prices ready for a correction?
The opinions of some individuals are unmovable
I have got better at accepting that no matter how many times you prove something, and no matter how many times you provide practical examples of what it is you are looking to prove, certain individuals will not be moved. They will not change their position, even in the fact of incontrovertible and overwhelming evidence.… Continue reading The opinions of some individuals are unmovable
Threats to solicitor practicing in immigration law are odious
It’s truly shocking that the Law Society of Ireland have had to issue a statement in support of a colleague of mine, Imran Khurshid. Mr Khurshid has been threatened with arson and violence because he does immigration law and represents immigrants. Keir Starmer has described such activity as “far right thuggery”. Mr Khurshid has reported… Continue reading Threats to solicitor practicing in immigration law are odious
We have not bought bread in our house for years
Ever since I discovered, and taught myself, to make Irish soda bread at first and then sourdough bread. Every Sunday morning, I have the pleasure of placing one or two sourdough loaves, which I have prepared on Saturday and left proving in the fridge overnight, in the oven in a Le Creuset saucepan. The great… Continue reading We have not bought bread in our house for years
Spreading misinformation is easy and free
The spread of misinformation and disinformation nowadays is creating significant problems in Ireland, and other countries. Years ago, no matter how hard you tried, your opportunity to spread lies, falsehoods, fake claims, propaganda was limited and costly. Now, if you are so minded, the opportunity is free and unlimited. The consequences which flow are manifesting… Continue reading Spreading misinformation is easy and free
The risks of buying property with a tenant on “terms unknown”
I have repeatedly advised about the perils of buying at a Bid X 1 auction, or other online property auction. I always advise about getting the legal pack checked out. And that often a receiver will sell a property with a sitting tenant on “terms unknown”. Buying a property with a tenant on “terms unknown”… Continue reading The risks of buying property with a tenant on “terms unknown”
Conor McGregor guilty of “appalling episode of dangerous driving”
The bad news for Conor McGregor was that the Judge hering his case for various road traffic offences determined that McGregor engaged in an appalling series of dangerous driving incidents. “An appalling episode of dangerous driving”, said the Judge in Blanchardstown District Court. The good news for McGregor is the Judge gave him a five… Continue reading Conor McGregor guilty of “appalling episode of dangerous driving”
The Class of ’88 with Will Smith
I am listening to a good podcast at the moment called “The Class of ‘88”, narrated by Will Smith. It charts the start of rap/hip hop from 1988 and the personalities who created a new musical genre and industry. Will Smith himself started out as a rapper and his background, together with the guests he… Continue reading The Class of ’88 with Will Smith