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Supermarket Slips & Trips: Can I claim compensation in Northern Ireland?

Slipped or tripped in a supermarket in Belfast or elsewhere in Northern Ireland? Here’s what you need to know. Most of us visit a supermarket at least once per week,...

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Six things you need to know before selling your house

Six points to consider before selling your house Have you ever noticed that there are many useful resources and an abundance of guides for purchasing your first property but very...

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You have the right to ask for flexible working

Flexible working in Belfast & Northern Ireland For many employers and employees, the COVID-19 lockdowns showed that employee flexibility was a viable way to continue to operate. Flexible working offers...

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A guide on whiplash claims in Belfast & Northern Ireland

What is whiplash? Whiplash is the name given to soft tissue injuries that result from a sudden jerk of the back and neck. It’s named after the snapping motion required...

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Pre-nuptial agreement clauses for pets

Pre-nups for pets? Let’s get into it… One will be aware of the increase in divorce and separation during recent times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, hand in paw...

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The dangers of third party capture

Third party insurers rarely have your best interest at heart It is not uncommon for insurance companies or other organisations to contact you shortly after an accident in the hope...

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Copyright: Can I use someone else’s photo?

We have all seen those copies of National Geographic or Time magazine with dog-ears and ripped pages that seem to adorn the corners of waiting rooms in doctors’ and dentists’...

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NI hospitals: Over 9,000 patients contacted in review

BBC News NI reports: More than 9,000 patients in Northern Ireland have been contacted in a review of a radiologist who analysed images such as x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and...

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Drink drivers to be automatically offered rehabilitation course

BBC News NI reports: From Monday 28th June 2021, any individual convicted of a drink driving offence in Northern Ireland will be automatically given the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation training. Completion...

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Divorce and the division of cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a valid asset. In Northern Ireland divorcing couples must make full and frank discovery of all financial documentation held by each of them. This may include savings, investments,...

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Social media and your legal case

Can social media impact my case? It’s no secret that social media has had a societal impact, for better or worse. With so many people liking, sharing and commenting, it’s...

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Industrial action: Is it legal?

Going on strike isn’t as simple as you might think. Recently there has been a spate of public sector workers calling for strike action due to unsatisfactory working conditions, including...

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A discussion with Hospitality Ulster Our Senior Partner, Colin Mitchell, joined Joel Neill of Hospitality Ulster to discuss the challenges facing the Hospitality sector as businesses look to expand their...