Scientific views on the environmental impact of incineration plants and other waste processing facilities may differ widely but, as a Court of Appeal decision showed, judges are not in the business of second-guessing expert decision-makers. The case concerned an environmental permit granted by the Environment
Can the reason for an employee’s dismissal ever be other than that given in good faith by the decision-maker appointed by the employer? The Supreme Court has answered that burning question in a test case concerning a whistleblower who was sacked on the basis of
The right to privacy is increasingly powerful, but basic fairness demands that those who wish to litigate must at least be willing to disclose their names and addresses. The High Court made the point in striking out a so-called ‘right to be forgotten’ claim which
Directors are bound to faithfully pursue the bests interests of the companies they serve. The High Court emphasised that point in ruling that a former director of a pub company was justifiably removed from office after acquiring an interest in a potentially rival hostelry. The
One great advantage of engaging professionals to represent you in litigation is that, if they perform negligently, you are entitled to full recompense for any loss you suffer as a result. The Supreme Court made that point in a case concerning the alleged under-compensation of
Discerning whether particular services are exempt from VAT is far from easy and, on the basis that it is better to be safe than sorry, it makes sense to take professional advice on the issue. A company that provides holiday camps for children during school
Workplace personality clashes are sadly common but a perception that an employee is difficult to work with is not enough to justify his or her dismissal. A college found that out to its cost after an Employment Tribunal (ET) ordered it to pay more than
A property’s location within a conservation area is often presented as a selling point by estate agents, but the designation brings with it heavy legal responsibilities. A flat owner found that out to his cost after installing a PVC bay window without planning permission. The
Those who publish grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing material on the internet commit a criminal offence – but what about those who post a hyperlink to such material? The High Court addressed that issue in an important test case. The case concerned a woman
All right-thinking people would agree that anti-competitive trading cartels are a blight on commerce, but how is compensation payable to victims to be assessed? The Court of Appeal considered that issue in a case which broke new legal ground. The European Commission decided in 2014
