Irish women take legal action over ‘razor blade’ vaginal mesh implants

A NUMBER OF Irish women are pursuing legal action over complications they suffered after receiving vaginal mesh implants. The cases have emerged following reports of thousands of patients in the US, UK and Australia enduring similar issues with the devices. Transvaginal mesh implants are used to treat stress incontinence and more recently pelvic prolapse – [...]

By |2017-09-18T10:00:26+01:00September 18th, 2017|Legal Advice, Medical Negligence, News|

Conor McGregor to go to court to protect Notorious brand

Mc Gregor has enlisted a legal team to help him win trademark for "The Notorious" in a series of upcoming legal battles. The Dubliner trademarked his brand with the European Union Intellectual Property Office back in January. However, he is being challenged by companies in the Netherlands and the UK. Two brothers from Liverpool, owners of Notorious Clothing brand are [...]

By |2017-09-04T16:10:57+01:00September 4th, 2017|Legal, Legal Advice, News|

Madonna auction stopped by court

"I became aware through media reports that there was a planned auction of extremely personal, private correspondence I received from a former boyfriend, the late recording artist and actor Tupac Shakur," Madonna wrote in her affidavit. "I was shocked to learn of the planned auctioning of the Shakur Letter, as I had no idea that [...]

By |2017-07-20T14:20:56+01:00July 20th, 2017|Courts, Legal Advice, News|

Legal Aid For Inquests – Giving Families Access To Legal Advice

Recent legislation provides that a family member could receive free legal aid or advice at an inquest where it is in the public interest.  Given the recent publicity regarding hospital deaths, this provision could become increasingly relevant. Apply to the coroner to submit a request to the Legal Aid Board for legal aid or legal [...]

By |2014-05-07T10:10:16+01:00May 7th, 2014|Family Law, Legal Advice|

Personal accident insurance for riders: what it is and why you need it

The high profile falls of eventers Laura Collett and Harry Meade — who suffered serious injuries last year, but didn’t have personal accident cover — have raised awareness of the need for riders to protect themselves in case of an accident. What is personal accident insurance? While insuring our horses is high on our priority [...]

The Supreme Court, Full Recourse Loans And Legal Advice

In Whelan v. AIB (Unreported Supreme Court 30/1/14) the third plaintiff, his wife and children, contracted for a loan to purchase land in Waterford for €25 Million, which later had a value less than €5 million. The third plaintiff was a successful businessman. The loan agreement was on a full recourse basis to all plaintiffs [...]

By |2014-04-11T08:45:38+01:00April 11th, 2014|Courts, Legal Advice, Mortgage, NAMA, News, Selling|
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