Oliver Sullivan

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Top Tips for Handling End-Of-Year Study Stresses

24th April 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing universities to change their exam guidelines, law students are likely to be feeling under pressure. How can they ensure that they're best prepared?
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Should Ireland Follow the UK in Instigating Whiplash Reforms?

23rd April 2020
The Irish SME Association is currently lobbying for cuts of up to 80% in personal injury claims pay-outs. Would introducing legislation in line with the reforms in the UK be in the best interests of everyone in Ireland?
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What Can I Do With a Law Degree?

23rd April 2020
When people think of a law degree, they often view it as a route to a career in the legal profession. Although the law degree is a great foundation for legal practice, it would probably surprise many to learn that only a minority of law graduates actually go on to work as a solicitor or barrister.
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Can Technology Truly Enable Lawyers to Work Remotely?

22nd April 2020
Law firms have found themselves forced to adapt to remote working conditions, with some tech-savvy lawyers already having a head start. Could this become the new "normal" for the legal sector as a whole?
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Why Solicitors Need to Think About Their Media Profiles

21st April 2020
Personal branding is an essential component of a modern solicitor's marketing strategy. Even a small amount of media engagement can reap huge benefits for a law firm or individual lawyer.
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Divorced Couples, Coronavirus and Missing Maintenance Payments

20th April 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic places individuals and businesses under mounting financial strain, we must examine the implications for spousal maintenance payments. What happens if one party is unable to make their payments due to loss of work or being furloughed?
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An Inventory of Litigation Risks for Operating Businesses During COVID-19

17th April 2020
Companies that continue to operate amid the COVID-19 crisis face a staggering variety of legal risks. Looking at recent lawsuits in France, we can see warnings for companies elsewhere in the world to observe.
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Fighting Off Fraud in Times of Virus

16th April 2020
It was inevitable that the COVID-19 crisis would see a surge of "pandemic profiteers" looking to commit fraud. Organisations must remain vigilant against bad actors seeking to exploit this time of economic uncertainty.
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Navigating SOC 2 Compliance as a Law Firm

15th April 2020
The proper management of customer data is imperative for a successful law firm, especially as cloud storage becomes more widespread. This brief guide will explain the criteria that SOC 2 reports test against and why SOC 2 compliance is necessary for law firms looking to move upmarket.
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Coronavirus and Child Arrangements for International Families

14th April 2020
Amid nationwide lockdowns and vastly reduced international travel capacity, families around the world are guaranteed to face difficulties. Here is what international families need to know about these extraordinary circumstances.
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