Obiter Dicta

Til Covid Do Us Part In this episode, we go behind the headlines and speak to one of Ireland’s best known family lawyers to find out, is Covid-19 really leading to marriage and relationship breakdowns? Keith Walsh is an award winning family law solicitor who has sat on the Law Society’s Family Law Committee and its Child and Family Law Committee. Rachel Sherlock and Grainne McMahon have a frank an...

In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with barrister and writer Michael O'Doherty about hate speech online, how it relates to the law, and why it is becoming an ever more pressing issue in the current political climate.  You can purchase Michael O'Doherty's newly released title Internet Law here. It is a truly comprehensive look at how the internet and the law interact across many different practi...

In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with Dr Rónán Kennedy, lecturer at NUI Galway about some of the technological innovations which have been used to battle the pandemic, and how these innovations, such as contact tracing might come into conflict with Data Protection Regulations. Purchase Internet Law by Michael O'Doherty here. Get a free trial of our Intellectual Property and IT Online Service...

In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with the winner of our inaugural Student Essay Competition, Kate Flood. In our discussion, Kate told us about her winning essay, how she came to write it, as well as the experience of university lectures and exams in lockdown.  Get 25% off our student titles by using the offer code STUDENT at check out. Our student titles include: Click here to purchase: The C...

In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with family law practitioner Keith Walsh about the difficulties around the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing in light of family law. We discuss the rise in domestic abuse cases, as well as issues with access and maintenance, as well as the guidelines around court hours. Finally we also discussed the use of technology in the courts but also in lectures...

In this episode, Rachel and Eoin speak with barrister and Bloomsbury online author Stephen Spierin about how the courts have reacted to the policies of social distancing, the issues around video link trials, as well as the issues with making and signing wills in the current circumstances. Irish Wills and Probate Online Service Music: "On My Way" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creat...

In this episode, Rachel and Eoin take stock of recent developments and outline the measures Bloomsbury Professional Ireland have taken so as to ensure that our services continue to be available throughout the C19 crisis. Rachel also talks to Eoin about his new book, Contract Law for Students, which he hopes will make studying for the FE-1s a little easier for future students. Contract Law for Stud...

In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with Tom Maguire, author of numerous Tax Annuals including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Feeney: The Taxation of Companies. We discuss the immense changes that have been taking place in the world of tax, and the merits of taking the tax exams.   Purchase Irish Capital Gains Tax 2020 by Tom Maguire here. Purchase Irish Income Tax 2020 by Tom Maguire here. P...

In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with Oonagh Breen co-author of the new title Law Charities in Ireland, a comprehensive handbook detailing how all charities in Ireland can ensure that they are legally compliant with all aspects of charities law. It follows the life cycle of a charity in Ireland: from its creation and registration to its governance and reporting obligations right through to it...

A Podcast by Bloomsbury Professional Ireland In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with Eoin O'Connor author of the new title National Security Law in Ireland, which provides an in-depth examination of the Irish laws concerning national security, in the context of the criminal trial. It covers a wide range of topics such as entrapment, surveillance and interception, the handling of informers, and...

Welcome to the first episode of Bloomsbury Professional's podcast Obiter Dicta. In this episode Rachel and Eoin speak with Mark Tottenham, co-author of the newly released title A Guide to Expert Witness Evidence, about the role of expert witness, the place of legal professionals in drafting reports, and what a scuttled ship had to do with forming the duties of expert witnesses. You can purchase A...