08 April 2019
The question whether an employer should suspend an employee can unfortunately arise in any workplace, whether it is a small business, charity or public sector organisation. In a recent case heard in England –...
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02 April 2019
Guidance on the grounds on which the decision of a public body may be challenged by way of judicial review and the means by which this might be funded. What is Judicial Review? Judicial...
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The popularity of cycling has increased significantly over the past number of years with many recalling the Giro D’Italia gracing the road of Northern Ireland in 2014 and the Gran Fondo recently completing its...
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What happens when Trading Standards Service Investigate your Business? The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations came into force on 26 May 2008, implementing the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and apply to all...
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Picture the scenario: a prospective purchaser has instructed a surveyor to prepare a report. The report shows that the property is structurally sound and the purchaser purchases the property on the strength of the...
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Starting and indeed running a business can be both rewarding and challenging in these uncertain times. There are many legal and other pitfalls that can beset a growing business, including non-payment of a debt...
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27 March 2019
Whilst hearing loss is often seen as an inevitable consequence of ageing, and usually merits no more than a cursory “I’m going deaf”, it should always be remembered that hearing problems can be embarrassing...
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The Rise of Cosmetic Surgery The cosmetic surgery industry has been steadily growing over the past decade. The BBC recently reported that figures produced by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) show...
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Living in Northern Ireland, we’re lucky to have so many qualified and caring professionals working in both the NHS and in private units across the country. However, incidences of medical negligence do exist and...
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Frampton v McGuigan: The gloves are off Mr Justice Horner decided that Carl Frampton’s action against his former boxing manger, Barry McGuigan, can be heard in Belfast. The venue for the related actions brought...
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