One might think that wealthy couples with more than enough money to meet their reasonable needs would find it easier to fairly divide their assets on divorce – but that is far from always so. A case on point concerned a former couple who spent
Prioritising prompt payment of your tax bills can be tough, particularly when there are other compelling and unforeseen demands on your limited resources. In a case on point, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) came to the aid of a man who dipped into his tax reserve
Tenants should take professional advice before renting out their homes to short-term paying guests via Airbnb, Booking.com or other internet booking sites. In a case on point, a couple who failed to take that sensible step placed themselves in jeopardy by breaching the terms of
Despite stringent health and safety rules, accidents at work remain a frequent occurrence and those who suffer injury should consult a solicitor without delay. In one case, a worker who tripped over a no entry sign installed to deter employees from taking illicit smoking breaks
The internet can be a dangerous place and pouring your heart out to strangers online inevitably creates a risk of blackmail. In one case, however, the High Court came to the aid of an American financier who made the mistake of entering into sexually explicit
For many parents, the objective of a will is to ensure even-handed treatment of loved ones, particularly children. However, as a High Court case strikingly showed, some may be in greater need than others and that too should be taken into account. The case concerned
Land is a scarce commodity on our crowded island and it is very much in the public interest that contaminated sites be restored and put to good use. As a High Court case showed, however, protection of human health is the overriding factor. The case
The severe disruption to the legal process wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted judges to take a practical approach and, in some cases, to waive strict compliance with procedural rules. The High Court did just that in enabling a local authority to defend a
So-called team moves, in which key personnel simultaneously resign and move in concert to a competitor, can have a devastating impact on any business. However, as a High Court case underlined, those on the receiving end of such a manoeuvre do not have to take
What is Probate? Emma Longstaff | Associate Solicitor Has somebody that you know died, and you’re not quite sure what needs to happen now with their assets? You’ve heard the term “Probate”, but you’re not quite sure what it means? By
