Stone Solicitors has retained its Gold Star rating for risk management with The Institute of Legal Research and Standards for the seventh year running. Stone Solicitors achieved the highest possible overall score this year for the fourth year running and are the only law firm in Ireland to have done so. The Q6000 is a

Q– I am planning on putting my house on the market shortly. Should I wait until I get a buyer or should I contact my Solicitor now to prepare the paperwork? What documents will I need? A – There is now a long list of documents required to enable your Solicitor prepare acceptable contracts and

Q?  Are these Allsops Auctions still going on? Are there other similar National Auctions? Is there anything that I should watch out for over and above what needs to be checked in a normal property purchase? Yes, the Allsops Auctions are continuing regularly as before. While many of the properties on offer at these auctions

Q– I wrote to you last month about making a claim for an accident that I had at work.  Before I decide to bring a claim I am worried about a few things – I am a part-time worker, do I have the same right to take a claim as a full time worker? Can

Q: I had an accident at work 6 months ago, my doctor tells me that I will be out of work for at least another 6 months.    Can I bring a claim against my employer’s for compensation for my injuries? A: You haven’t said how the accident happened or what injuries you suffered but if

My application with the Injuries Board has been released, but I’m not sure why. What should I do now? The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) also known as The Injuries Board is a statutory body which is the first forum that deals with most cases where you are looking for compensation for personal injuries arising

Q  I am planning to start a new business in the manufacturing sector and have found a premises to rent. I have done nothing yet about setting up any form of business. What should I do? Should I set up a company or operate as a sole trader or partnership? A  If you are starting

Stone Solicitors has retained its Gold Star rating for risk management with The Institute of Legal Research and Standards for the sixth year running. Stone Solicitors achieved the highest possible overall score this year for the third year running and are the only law firm in Ireland to have done so. The Q6000 is a

Q I run my business through a limited liability company and just heard about the new Companies Act 2014. I understand that it runs to hundreds of pages. What are the important issues that might affect me? You are correct. The new Act runs to almost 1,500 sections and whilst its object was to simplify

I am just about to open a new business and am taking on 3 new employees. Can you give me a few pointers as to what legal issues I need to consider? EMPLOYEES- The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 requires that employees must be issued, within two months of the commencement of their employment,