10 July 2019
Anyone buying a house is familiar with the principle of caveat emptor, let the buyer beware, which is the rationale behind the obtaining of surveys to check the condition of the property. The same...
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26 June 2019
In an uncertain market, businesses may wish to conduct an audit of all contracts to identify areas for potential savings. This may also identify contracts which are no longer commercially viable. In addition, if...
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06 June 2019
Charity trustees in Northern Ireland are volunteers, placed in a special position of trust. Every charity trustee needs to be aware that they are the people individually and collectively responsible for the charity and...
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25 February 2019
Despite the uncertainty of Brexit and continuing economic pressures, franchising in Northern Ireland continues to expand. Irish fast food chain Four Star Pizza has confirmed plans that it is to open 10 more stores...
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04 January 2016
Maxine Orr, Partner, considers whether travel to and from a place of work or between places of work should be considered working time Travel time is “working time” The Working Time Directive defines “working...
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19 July 2013
Where properties are transferred at less than their market value the Official Receiver in bankruptcy can and will step in to recover property. A recent case in the Belfast High Court highlighted the risks...
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13 June 2013
Celia Worthington of Worthingtons Solicitors comments on recent cases which clarify what factors the courts will consider in assessing damages for defamatory statements. The Court of Appeal in England recently considered the matter of...
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22 March 2013
Brian Moss of Worthingtons Solicitors Belfast discusses options available to those objecting to proposed developments. Anyone who has become engaged in the planning process will realise that it is not for the faint hearted....
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14 May 2012
Celia Worthington discusses the case of Pye (Oxford) v Graham which held the law of adverse possession contravenes a land owners right to peaceful enjoyment of his possessions. Most of us are familiar with...
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