Dealing with improper use of Social Media
Whilst social media can create opportunities for business, the associated risks are becoming clear as more and more employees turn to social networking sites such as ...
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Greening Commercial Leases
The Climate Change Act 2008 provides a legally binding target for the UK to achieve at least an 80% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Public Procurement – Stepping up the Pace
The Public Procurement (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2011 (Regulations) came into force on 1 October 2011, and have brought significant changes to the procurem...
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Last Orders on Drinks Promotions?
The “Buy One Get One Free” offer, “Happy Hour” and similar drinks promotions which are viewed by many in the licensed trade as a key marketing tool may soon face last ...
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Deal or No Deal and a comparison of Irish and UK Gambling/Gaming Laws
The Gambling Commission in the UK is meeting senior executives at Channel 4 to discuss its concerns that the well known gameshow Deal or No Deal may constitute gamblin...
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Competition gets even tougher for the property industry
In this article Anne-Marie McAlinden explains why property owners must act now to ensure their land agreements comply with competition law.
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Will I? Won't I?
For one reason or another making a Will is something many people are reluctant to do. You may consider yourself too young or too healthy to make a Will. You may think...
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Changes to employment dispute resolution procedures
You may be aware that there was recently a public review by the Department for Employment and Learning, of the Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures.
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Can I sue a company in administration?
Various processes including the instituting or continuing of any legal process against the company or property of the company are prevented when a company is in admini...
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Planning reform – on paper but not yet in practice
Few with experience of the planning system in NI would disagree that radical reform is long overdue. In recent years many high-profile developments have been mired wit...
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