Weekly André Mendes talks about several issues related to laws, answering to questions related to the everyday life of citizens. The radio program is produced in partnership with Radio Sines and Sinestecnopolo and can be followed every Thursday at 16:35 and Saturdays at 9:20 in Radio Sines on 95.9 FM or online at www.radiosines.com
Broadcasted Programs:
Domestic violence: victims’ means of reaction
domestic violence is today a reality much more
visible from a social point of view and in which the law gives a more effective response. Program - mp3 »
The current economic crisis and insolvency of Portuguese families
the new economic
environment represents a real change in the management of household budgets. Naturally, the
indebtedness requires correct forms of course of action. Program - mp3 »
Domestic Partnership
More and more people choose not to marry and to share their lives without any
formalization. Brief observations on the current legal framework. Program - mp3 »
Employment contract and services contract: two realities that intersect
the flexibility of labor
relations enter in conflict with workers’ rights. Some hints for a correct interpretation and protection of
workers' rights. Program - mp3 »
The precautions in house acquisition
one can do some preparatory work to reduce potential
problems when buying a house, therefore avoiding future problems. Program - mp3 »
Neighborhood relations: abusive noise
brief references on the functioning of the existing legal
framework concerning the issue of noise, especially in the context of neighborhood relations. Program - mp3 »
Criminal cases and the news
everyday we are overflowed with stories talking about criminal cases. It
is essential to clarify the main concepts in discussion and how "things" occur, in a direct and accessible
language Program - mp3 »
The role of witnesses in court cases
Brief explanation on the role of witnesses in court proceedings. Program - mp3 »
The efficient collection of debts
Effective management of the collection of debts will reduce the risks of bad credit. Good information about the characteristics and the way of acting in the market by the entity over which we own a credit is crucial to increase the possibilities to obtain payment of the debt. Program - mp3 »
Administration on buildings with several apartments: main issues
the administration on buildings with several apartments brings undeniable challenges in managing the joint owned property of the building. It is important to draw the attention to the legal framework governing the management of the joint owned property of the building and the main rights and duties of owners. Program - mp3 »
How to react to the defects that appear on people’s houses
Buying a home is, for most people, their biggest investment. It is important to know how to react to faults and events that occur in buildings, warning especially to the deadlines required to react to them. Program - mp3 »
Unlawful dismissal and employment law
At a time when companies seek to contain costs and reduce their monthly charges, it is important to know the legal procedures that employers are required to comply with when dismissing of workers keeping in mind the principle of prohibition of unfair dismissal. Program - mp3 »