NewsTalk Interview

14. October 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Legal Fees, Legislation · Tags: , , , , , ,

Newstalk Interview on Legal Services Bill

Original source: newstalk.ie

Declan Purcell – ‘legal profession is ‘‘overpriced, unaccountable and archaic’’,

06. April 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Legal Fees, Legislation, New Legal Models · Tags: , ,

The head of the competition authority, Declan Purcell gives his views on the legal profession and why the EU/IMF deal is about to change the current situation.

Here is the link .

I am keen to see what the recomendations are but its unlikely to be anything but positive for Access Legal. We are betting on change in the profession and it looks like its coming.


http://www.sbpost.ie/news/ireland/competition-chief-criticises-legal-profession-55335.html

Useful Links Roundup – March 2011

21. March 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Legal Guides, Legislation, Links, New Legal Models, Solicitors · Tags: , , , , ,

Here are a few things worth reading from the last few weeks:

Increasing interest in law firms that offer online legal services
http://bit.ly/dWee8z

The Year of the free agent Lawyer – An endorsment of our model from someone I’ve never met is encouraging.
http://www.law21.ca/2011/02/07/the-year-of-the-free-agent-lawyer/

Legal Tips for Freelancers
http://webdesignledger.com/tips/legal-guidelines-for-freelance-web-designers

7 Free Legal Information websites in Ireland

07. January 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Economy, Legal Guides, Legislation, Retail Law, Solicitors · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Before you contact a solicitor it is worth reading up on what your rights are to save yourself time and money. See some of our picks below.

citizensinformation.ie
Covers the most common legal topics in Ireland and is very user friendly. This is the first stop for learning about your legal rights.

http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/
Learn about your rights as a consumer. Well designed and informative.

flac.ie
This website provides lots of useful information. They have centres around the country and provide free information leaflets. They also have a helpline that you can call for free.

http://www.employmentrights.ie/en/ -
Learn about your obligations as an employer and your rights as an employee. Another very useful resource for basic information.

http://www.injuriesboard.ie/eng/ -
The starting point for personal injury claims.

https://www.prtb.ie/ -
Important resource for residential landlords and tenants.

Small Claims Court -
If you have a complaint that involves an amount up to €2,000, it is worth considering whether to take your case to the Small Claims Court.http://www.courts.ie/Courts.ie/library3.nsf/pagecurrent/781D7D5227918A618025715C004CAEF3?opendocument&l=en&p=110

If there are any further links or resources that you find useful please post them or send them to me.

IMF Urges Cuts in Minimum Wage, Legal Fees and Dole Payments

23. November 2010 · Write a comment · Categories: Economy, Legal Fees, Legislation · Tags: , , ,

In the Irish Times today Alan Ahearne, who predicted the potential for a property bubble in 2005 stated that we would need to reduce our legal fees as part of the 4 year plan. I have to say I agree. See full article here.