Like in any aspect of life, in your business you will come across all types of people and you will often find some individuals will be more difficult to deal with than others. While the traditional ‘customer is always right’ attitude is necessary to a degree from a customer service point of view, it is important that you, as a business owner, learn the appropriate steps to take in order to satisfy your client without sacrificing your own sanity! Firstly, you should set clear expectations with your clients from the outset, what they should expect from you and your process, and it is equally imp ..read more

In Ireland ones right to privacy is constitutionally protected under article 40.3, with the caveat that the state upholds this right as much as practicable due to the fact that under Irish law no one right is absolute. The infamous McGee case acknowledge a right to marital privacy as an unenumerated constitutional right, therefore by extension recognising that the right to privacy is an inherently personal right intertwined with the human personality. At common law there is no specific protection for privacy however many torts indirectly protect an individual’s privacy, such as, defamation, tr ..read more

This short blog post will discuss the importance and impact a brand can have on your business. Your business brand encapsulates the identity of your business, it is far more than logos and slogans. Branding is vital to ensure your business is recognisable and will help you stand out from the crowd, which in the age of social media and strong competition between small businesses, is very important. Branding is key to build trust in the eyes of your customers, however trust is not easy to gain therefore a professional looking brand establishes credibility with potential cliental. However, it is ..read more

A trademark is a word or logo that distinguishes your product and service from other similar models, it acts as protection against customer confusion. While nobody is required to trademark their brand, it does offer your business wider protection as registered trademarks are legally enforceable on similar brands encroaching on your USP, i.e, unique selling point. You can trademark various aspects of your business, such as product/services names or the business names, or for wider protection of course trademarking both if they meet the eligibility requirements. Of course, while trademarking is ..read more

A side hustle is a broadly used term that essentially means an activity outside of your day job that helps you make money; typically, most side hustles monetise a person’s hobbies and interest. The key characteristics of a good side hustler is someone with a creative and hardworking mentality because turning this idea into a cash cow reality is far from easy! You need to view this as a step to create space for professional growth and extra income. For most people, a side hustle remains that way due to the insecurity and lack of resources that come with quitting their day jobs, however careful ..read more

The rights of the child are universally set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, while the Rights of Children with disabilities are further fortified by the UN Convention on the rights of Persons with Disabilities. The OCO report highlights the unfortunate lack of representation within the law and policy considerations that directly affect these children. While much work has been done over recent years to attempt to overhaul the law regarding children in order to give them a voice and place the best interests of children at the forefront of thinking in the mind of the legislato ..read more

Maybe you’re a new start up, or perhaps you’ve been in business for a while now. You’ve heard time and again about this sustainability thing, and after some research, you’ve decided that this is the way you want to go with your business. Exciting! To get you off on the right foot, here are Rain and Wild’s top tips to keep in mind to gain that eco-friendly edge. 1. Understand the impact of your business First things first is to know your business inside out. It’d be impossible to figure out how you can run things more sustainably if you don’t even know what your current impact is.  Fr ..read more

“Invaluable support for you and / or your business, from a person you trust, but may not have met face to face” In any business as it grows your time and resources are precious, therefore the Legal Diaries team suggest you consider hiring a virtual assistant to help you grow your business and delegate non-core tasks to an experienced professional. We have examined a number of ways in which you can go about hiring your VA. What is a Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant is a remote employee who provides a varying range of services totally dependent on your business’s needs. Pre COVID-19 pandem ..read more

As Pride month draws to a close it seems fitting to look back on the landmark case of Norris v Ireland, the European Court of Human Rights decision that acted as the major catalyst in the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. Prior to his battle on the European stage, Senator David Norris had unsuccessfully taken a case against the Attorney General in the Irish High Court over the criminalisation of homosexual acts, Norris then appealed the decision at Supreme Court level. Ultimately the constitutionality of the law was upheld, a harrowing reminder of the Irish States treatment of the ..read more

This weeks blog post comes from Tara Kaby who has been working in property law for the past five years. Tara’s blog post shares some tips on taking care of yourself during exam and deadline season. Exams and deadlines are one of the most stressful periods that students go through. It is easy to become so focused on revision and writing essays that we often forget to look after ourselves.  Below are a couple of tips to keep in mind as you approach deadlines and exam seasons in your studies, on how to look after yourself and still achieve your study goals. 1. Take a break Taking r ..read more