Litigation is the process of taking a dispute to a court of law. If parties cannot agree between themselves about the fair and proper outcome of a dispute, they will present their respective cases to a court for its judgment. It is a broad term that describes a long and sometimes complex process. How Do You […]
Gearing up for a road trip to Ireland? Follow this guide to prepare for everything you need to know about the driving differences between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Speed limits In the Republic of Ireland, the speed limits are 50 kph (30 mph) in urban areas; 80kph (50 mph) on single open
Northern Ireland has its own Highway Code which, according to the NI Direct website, is based on the edition used in Great Britain, but does contain some differences. Here is the new legislation you need to be aware of when you are taking to the roads in Northern Ireland: Speed limiters Rather than limiting the speed, as satellite
If you’re thinking of becoming the tenant of a commercial property it is vital to understand what you are taking on. Signing a commercial lease is very different to renting residential property, with a range of responsibilities that can come as a big surprise if you’re not prepared. Here are issues that every prospective commercial tenant
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Many thousands of people receive medical treatment every single day. In many cases, this treatment is appropriate and effective. Unfortunately, things sometimes go wrong, and the patient ends up worse off. Here are the next steps to take if you believe you have suffered from medical negligence What Is a Medical Negligence Claim? A medical
The practice of law requires you to demonstrate several core skills and attributes. The skills you will be expected to develop to successfully practice law vary from communications skills to the team working and people skills, from sector awareness to the most important factor of all, honesty, and integrity. Here is McPartland & Sons guide
All employees have basic employment rights regardless of whether they work full time or part time. Part-time workers must be treated equally when working for the same employer and doing similar work under the same type of employment contract as full-time employees. Part-time employees have legal rights from day one of employment. There is no minimum length
Divorce proceedings can prove both emotionally and financially draining. The first step in any case involving a marriage breakdown is to decide whether issuing divorce proceedings is the appropriate circumstance. The last thing that any person going through a divorce wants to worry about is having to negotiate a complicated legal process to reach the
We understand that when making a compensation claim it is important to know what to expect. That is why at McPartland & Sons Solicitors, we aim to make the process as transparent as possible. What is compensation? Compensation is the settlement of money awarded to somebody who was involved in an accident that was not
Over Christmas, the times you can sell alcohol on licensed premises in Northern Ireland is different to the rest of the year. Licensed premises include businesses such as bars, restaurants, hotels, and theatres who hold a licence to sell alcohol. Some licensed premises have a ‘late licence’ that normally allows them to sell alcohol as
