Following Brexit, Is it time for Ireland to examine its own relationship with the EU?
- June 30th, 2016
- Jason O'Sullivan
The fallout from Brexit has only just begun, ensuring that the political chaos and economic uncertainty deriving from last Friday’s (24th June) shock result will remain a prominent topic on the global agenda for some time. The result itself surprised many,…
Are Whistleblowers adequately protected in Ireland?
- May 31st, 2016
- Jason O'Sullivan
The long awaited O’Higgins Report, which examined allegations of Garda corruption, as published on the 11th May 2016 has understandably been the subject of much media commentary since and will likely remain a prominent story for some time. As the…
A Guide to Intellectual Property for Business & Start-Ups
- April 28th, 2016
- Jason O'Sullivan
J.O.S Solicitors offer company law advices and services to established businesses and start-ups which range from the basics of company formation through to complex commercial drafting, each aspect tailored to the organisational needs. During such client consultations, a common area…
Zero Hour Contracts- Should Ireland follow New Zealand’s lead?
- March 30th, 2016
- Jason O'Sullivan
New Zealand gained much media attention this month (March 2016) when its Government passed new legislation that banned Zero Hour contracts, a move heralded as a first of its kind in the developed world. Their Employment Standards Legislation Bill, comes…
Gender Quotas- The legal and political effectiveness
- February 17th, 2016
- Jason O'Sullivan
This current election is fascinating for many reasons and one of those has been the substantial increase in female candidates across all political parties. This year sees double the number of female candidates from a mere 15% in the 2011…
Election Posters- a public nuisance or a political necessity?
- February 2nd, 2016
- Jason O'Sullivan
The imminent upcoming General Election, to vote in a new Government for the State, will yet again feature all of the usual factors which both intrigue and annoy in equal measure. Door to door canvassing, party manifestos, unrealistic party promises,…
The Companies Act 2014, guide for your business
- January 27th, 2016
- Jason O'Sullivan
J.O.S Solicitors is often approached by clients querying and seeking advice on various aspects of company law. As a result, we have decided to provide a brief guide to help clarify some of the key fundamentals and in particular, recent…
The Need to Re-Evaluate Flood Insurance Protection in Ireland
- December 8th, 2015
- Jason O'Sullivan
This afternoon, the Government announced (Tues 8th December ) a €5 Million emergency fund for small businesses owners who have had to deal with the devastation caused over the weekend by Storm Desmond together with a newly proposed flood warning…
The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 – What you need to know
- November 20th, 2015
- Jason O'Sullivan
When some people hear the word lobbying, their mind may conjure up images of Netflix’s House of Cards and picture smooth talking professionals performing secretive backroom deals with politicians on behalf of scrupulously rich clientele. This perception is understandable to…
The new Workplace Relations Act 2015 – What it means for your business
- October 20th, 2015
- Jason O'Sullivan
The long awaited Workplace Relations Act 2015 came into force on October 1st and its implementation will have far reaching consequences for your business. When it was initially proposed, it was lauded by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation…