07 August 2026
An employment contract is a legal relationship between an employer and employee and that contract of employment exists even if it is not committed to in writing. Whilst it is in the interests of...
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28 July 2026
A Significant Adverse Incident (SAI) is an internal but formal investigation by the Health and Social Care Trust into a particular event, treatment or medical emergency which occurred in a Health and Social Care...
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27 May 2026
The latest Northern Ireland Quarterly House Price Index published by Ulster University indicates that the local residential property market has continued to perform steadily during the first quarter of 2026, despite ongoing economic pressures...
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21 May 2026
The Health & Safety Executive records all deaths caused, or contributed to, by the asbestos-related diseases mesothelioma and asbestosis. Published statistics cover the period 2009 – 2022 and make for concerning reading. The last...
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29 April 2026
As the brighter days and longer nights return to Northern Ireland, the number of cyclists on our roads is set to increase. This will inevitably lead to more accidents and extra caution should be...
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23 April 2026
The government has published its response to last year’s late payments consultation, and it confirms sweeping changes are on the way, which will particularly impact construction, including a ban on retentions. Major legislative changes...
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Associate Katrina Lagan has recently negotiated settlement of a compensation claim for Mrs N. In April 2024, Mrs N was shopping in a local department store, when she was injured by an unmarked display...
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02 April 2026
The landscape of statutory sick pay (SSP) in Northern Ireland is undergoing change, with reforms taking effect from 6 April 2026. These changes mark a move towards broader eligibility and earlier access. Generally speaking,...
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24 March 2026
Here is a common scenario in our Residential Property Department. Our purchasing client is asked in the early stages of a transaction if they have made arrangements for their survey. They respond that the...
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23 March 2026
From 6 April 2026, women and their partners in Northern Ireland who experience a miscarriage or other pregnancy loss at any stage of pregnancy will be entitled to two weeks’ statutory leave and pay....
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