A District Court case, involving a private prosecution when the Gardai did not want to know, has led to a landmark finding that an e-bike is a mechanically propelled vehicle. The Gardai, apparently, were unsure of the legal status of the e-bike in terms of the road traffic laws. The victim in this case brought… Continue reading E-bikes deemed mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV)-District Court
Is United States heading towards authoritarianism?
What is going on in the United States under Trump is being described by many as heading towards authoritarianism. News reports yesterday warning Irish students thinking about going to the United States on J1 visas for the summer and the need to be ‘careful’ about any protest activity they might engage in. Harvard, and other… Continue reading Is United States heading towards authoritarianism?
A small business is a living thing
Every now and again when you are in business you can face a jolt that shakes you out of any complacency that may have arisen. The paradox when running a small business is the greatest risk to your continued success is probably yourself and your expectation that things will remain the same. Constant. But flux… Continue reading A small business is a living thing
Trump and voter remorse
There are signs from the United States that the capricious, irrational chaos surrounding Donald Trump’s decision making is beginning to have a serious effect. The trade wars debacle, the Supreme Court’s upholding by 9 to 0 to uphold a lower court’s decision regarding the lawless deportation of Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, the mess that… Continue reading Trump and voter remorse
What I have just learned about advocacy from Cicero
I’m reading a good book at the moment about the life of Cicero, seen through the eyes of his slave and secretary, Tyro. Cicero was the foremost advocate of his day (40BC to 60BC), and known for his rhetoric and oratory. When you read a book like this, however, you are always looking for some… Continue reading What I have just learned about advocacy from Cicero
Lay litigant accountant wins maximum award for unfair dismissal at WRC
A decision from the Workplace Relations Commission which I read about this morning proves a point I have repeatedly made about WRC cases generally. And that is, given a choice between having the facts in my favour or an experienced, costly legal team I would always prefer the facts. A lay litigant can have a… Continue reading Lay litigant accountant wins maximum award for unfair dismissal at WRC
A power of attorney and Táilte Eireann (Land Registry) registration
A power of attorney must be in writing and must be executed as a deed. A certified copy is sufficient evidence of the power granted in the attorney. Táilte Eireann (formerly Land Registry) will require a statement from a legal practitioner that the power granted in the power of attorney was not revoked by the… Continue reading A power of attorney and Táilte Eireann (Land Registry) registration
Trump folds like a cheap suit
“Money talks and bullshit walks”. Trump, despite his boasting and braggadocio and bombastic statements, folded when the pressure came on from his wealthy billionaire friends and the bond market. Only the previous evening he had boasted that the leaders of 75 nations around the world were calling him “sir”, “kissing his ass” and looking to… Continue reading Trump folds like a cheap suit
BidX 1 auction legal pack reviews
I do a good deal of legal pack reviews for upcoming BidX 1, and other, online auctions. Many individuals contact me to carry out a review, and the correctly understand the importance of having the legals checked out in advance of any online auction. Most of these querists are cash buyers, and they need to… Continue reading BidX 1 auction legal pack reviews
Trump’s wealthy enablers turn on him
Even Trump’s wealthy enablers are beginning to turn on him now. Because they are being hit hard where it matters most for them: in their pocket. Now they are beginning to ask and encourage him to change course from the single biggest act of self-harm to any country for nearly a century. Those of us… Continue reading Trump’s wealthy enablers turn on him