In a surprising reversal of a 2013 Court of Appeal decision, the Supreme Court has today ruled that a landlord who received rent in advance for an entire quarter when the break notice was effective half way through the quarter does not have to repay
The law is always focused on encouraging voluntary dispute resolution and that is certainly so in employment cases where workers must consult with the Advisory,Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) before lodging complaints with Employment Tribunals. However, in one guideline case, a failure to do so
Farmers who fall on hard times are entitled, for tax purposes, to set off their losses against other sources of income if they are lucky enough to have them. However, a tribunal case concerning a sheep farmer who sustained continuous losses for a decade has
A music producer who was assigned copyrights and granted licences in respect of numerous musical recordings by a friend before he died has triumphed in a High Court claim against publishers who exploited the works without having any right to do so. The deceased was
Professional advice is always necessary when entering into important transactions and one case clearly revealed the serious consequences of failing to seek it. An elderly couple’s transfer of their home to their son was undone by a judge because they had not obtained an independent
The Christmas 2015 festive season will see the annual police initiative to crack down on drink drivers. Driving and motoring offences have particularly serious consequences for Company Directors and Business Owners, for whom our Business Defence Solicitors typically act. It may be that you find
The Government has published guidance, produced in partnership with Inclusive Employers, a membership organisation for employers looking to build inclusive workplaces, designed to provide employers with practical advice, suggestions and ideas on the recruitment and retention of transgender employees and potential employees. It is also a
Defiance of planning laws does not go unpunished and the courts will not relent until compliance is achieved. In one case, a farmer who built a mock Tudor castle in the green belt without planning consent was handed a three-month suspended jail term for his
Cross-border commercial disputes can often give rise to a risk that conflicting judicial decisions will be reached in different countries under different laws. However, a High Court ruling has underlined that, at least within the European Union (EU), rules are in place to prevent that
Investors who feel that their financial interests have been damaged by directors of companies in which they have a stake are not without legal redress. In one case, the High Court came to the aid of three men who were regarded with utter contempt by
