Standard form shipping contracts are the lifeblood of international trade and have often been in common use for many years. However, one High Court case – in which the meaning of a single three-letter word came under close analysis – showed that even their time-hallowed provisions
Planning permissions can be subject to a wide range of conditions that are designed to minimise harm and maximise public benefit. In a guideline decision, the Court of Appeal confirmed the validity of a very unusual condition that was designed to protect the vitality and
When losing parties read an Employment Tribunal (ET) decision, fairness demands that it should be clear to them exactly why they have failed. In one case where that did not happen, a maritime armed guard who was sacked after failing to get on with a
Josiah Hincks Solicitors work alongside the Law Works Pro-Bono Scheme which is supported by the Law Society, to provide a free family law advice service at Leicester County Court, 90, Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HJ on alternate Thursdays of every month. This service is available
People might think that the work of tax lawyers is technical and dry, but that is by no means always so. In one case, the Court of Appeal considered a VAT dispute in respect of vouchers issued to punters at lapdancing clubs. Using credit and
Much water has flowed under the bridge since the 2008 financial crisis but the courts are still dealing with the fall-out. One such case that raised important issues relating to disclaimer clauses involved a company that was left holding worthless bank securities with a face
Do the often noisy and dirty engineering works involved in creating basement extensions require planning permission in their own right? The High Court tackled that burning issue in blocking plans for a subterranean living space in Central London. The property concerned was neither listed nor
Many medical conditions amount to disabilities for the purposes of employment law, but matters can become more complicated when the combined effect of more than one condition is considered. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) tackled that issue in the case of a man who suffered
Obvious risks of confusion arise if businesses that trade in the same field use similar or identical names. However, in one case concerning two hospitality companies that both used the word ‘Titanic’ in their titles, the High Court found a way of ensuring that they
All workplace disciplinary investigations must be fair, but even greater vigilance is needed where alleged misconduct is very serious and credibility is in issue. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) made that point in boosting the compensation hopes of a care assistant who was sacked after
