Patents are the means by which the law protects and encourages inventiveness and original thought and the consequences of infringing them can be severe. In one case, a high street retailer was left to count the cost after the High Court found that it had
Planning conditions which require occupation of rural housing stock by agricultural workers are relatively common and affect some of the country’s most picturesque homes. However, many of them have been in existence for generations and can be viewed as a serious inconvenience by modern occupiers.
It is sadly true that not every building project runs smoothly but, if the worst happens, it is no good sitting on your hands and hoping that the problem will go away. In one case, a construction company which refused to engage in High Court
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
