Contract adjudicators offer a relatively speedy and cost-effective dispute resolution service, but it is vital to remember that their rulings are meant to be final and will generally be enforced by judges – whether they are right or wrong. The point was made by a
What is an employee? What is a worker? The answer to those perennially tricky questions has been illuminated by the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s ruling that elite cyclist Jess Varnish fell into neither category when she parted company with the British Cycling Federation (BCF). Ms Varnish
A good divorce lawyer, whilst ever ready to fight your corner, will always urge you in the direction of compromise. The reason for that was made plain by a case in which a wealthy couple’s self-defeating animosity resulted in them spending most of their liquid
Long leaseholders often describe themselves as ‘owners’ and take the view that they can do pretty much what they like with their properties. An unusual case concerning a flat which was used as a brothel, however, showed that, no matter how long a tenancy may
The process of selecting staff for redundancy is fraught with legal pitfalls and seeking professional advice at the outset can in the long run save you from serious financial and reputational damage. In a case on point, a local authority reaped a whirlwind after mismanaging
One of the most crucial aspects of a personal injury lawyer’s work is to gather all the information required to build a successful case. The difficulty of that task was shown by a case involving a professional rugby player who claimed to have been injured
Planning decisions can radically affect people’s lives and livelihoods and that is why they have to be taken openly and transparently. The High Court made that point in overturning planning permission granted for a major redevelopment in a creative district which was likely to lead
If goods supplied to you are unfit for purpose, you are entitled to be compensated in full for any losses that you suffer as a result. In a High Court case on point, the operator of an anaerobic digestion facility won substantial damages from a
Are ‘deductions’ from workers’ pay in respect of living accommodation and training costs to be viewed as ‘reductions’ capable of bringing their remuneration below the National Minimum Wage (NMW)? The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) addressed that burning issue in an important test case. The case
If you have been disinherited by a loved one whose mind has become poisoned against you, you should consult a solicitor straight away. In a case on point, the High Court came to the aid of a woman whose mother harboured false and delusional beliefs
