| Welcome |
New
Faces at the Firm |
| From Hugh
Garvey, Managing Partner. |
Meet the new members of our team. |
| Recent
Changes in Company Law |
Nursing Homes - A Time for Change |
| Audit exemption thresholds, the definition
of a private company and what must be disclosed on a company's
website have all been affected by the introduction of recent
legislation, as Alan
Browning explains. |
In the face of widespread disquiet
about nursing homes, the Health Bill 2006 proposes new national
standards for the residential care of older people.
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The Luck of the Draw |
Co-ownership:
Frequently Asked Questions |
It's practically impossible to
pick up a chocolate bar, soft drink or newspaper without being
offered the chance to win instantly wonderful prizes. But, as
Áine
Matthews points out, such promotions must comply with strict
legal requirements.
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You may have been involved in property
investment as part of a larger group, commonly known as a 'co-ownership
group', or perhaps you have heard the expression used and wondered
what it referred to. This article answers the most common questions
about co-ownership agreements. |
Pension
Funds:
How to Handle a Complaint |
Sticks and Stones |
| As people begin to appreciate the
value of their pensions, a growing number of scheme members
are complaining about their pension funds. Fiona
Thornton explains the steps you should take when such a
complaint is made. |
Jennifer
Clarke takes a look at ways to resolve disputes over building
projects with as little pain as possible.
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| Aviation
Industry Flying High |
Fixed-Term Contracts:
A Permanent Problem? |
The Irish aviation industry is constantly evolving
in accordance with legislative and market advancements. This
article discusses some recent changes in this sector.
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While fixed-term contracts can be a useful tool
for employers who require flexibility, extreme caution must
be exercised when entering into these types of arrangements.
Gillian Dully
examines some commonly-asked questions about fixed-term contracts. |
Private Health Insurance
in Ireland |
To Have and to Hold? |
| The withdrawal of Bupa Ireland from
the health insurance business and the subsequent swoop by Quinn
Direct shows how volatile the market here is. Marco
Hickey looks at the recommendations contained in a Competition
Authority study. |
The days when you could get married
only in a church or a registry office are coming to an end,
as Rachel Murphy
reports.
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| Treat
Your ELVES Properly |
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New regulations in Ireland for
end-of-life vehicles. |
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