Many people might think it neighbourly for landowners to allow members of the public to take short cuts across their land. However, such kindness can have unforeseen consequences, as one High Court case vividly revealed. A homeowner drew objections when he erected metal gates to
No one should be deprived of their private property by public authorities unless there is a compelling public interest in doing so. This point was underlined by a case in which the High Court blocked compulsory purchase of a derelict river wharf after ruling that
In a guideline decision which will come as a comfort to workplace whistleblowers, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the recurring issue of whether a disclosure is ‘in the public interest’ – and thus protected by law – depends not upon some empirical
Although the 2014/15 tax year has come to a close, there are still some tasks that employers may need to do in order to put the year to bed. RTI reporting Under real time information (RTI) you need to tell HMRC that your final FPS
In a case which involved a very modern clash between the pressing need for more new homes and the right of existing residents to enjoy reasonable peace and quiet, the High Court has boosted plans for a substantial residential development. Local planners had refused consent
Employers are bound to give workers paid leave so that they can hold public office. However, a tribunal has questioned whether it was right for a city mayor to be paid as a school mentor for two years after he devoted himself to politics full
Legal action is almost always subject to strict time limits and failure to seek prompt professional advice can have catastrophic consequences. In one case, a woman’s hopes of challenging a €7.3 million debt claim against her were stymied by a three-week delay in her lodging
The ever increasing need for more homes in and around London is a vital factor in hundreds of planning decisions – but it is not necessarily decisive. This point was made by the High Court’s decision to block plans for 250 new homes on a
Following a David and Goliath struggle, the producers of a hit movie have won the right to damages after the High Court found that they understandably took the view that their contractual rights had been flagrantly ignored by the film’s much larger distributors. The producers
Rivalry in business is in the public interest, but can go too far, as one pole dancing accessory company found out to its cost after an employee unwisely registered a tranche of Internet domain names which breached the rights of a competitor. Company A marketed
