In a case which raised novel issues on the interrelationship between insolvency and transfer of undertakings rules, a haulage company (company A) is facing a rash of Employment Tribunal (ET) proceedings after taking over the workforce of another company (company B) on the next
In an extreme case of office politics, a bitter falling out between a husband and wife team and the former manager of their legal practice culminated in an enormously costly four-day High Court hearing in which allegations of covert harassment were made. The
A homeowner who is tired of the noise of model aircraft flying over neighbouring farmland has persuaded the High Court that local planners erred in law when they granted a certificate of lawful use in respect of the activity. The local authority had
Form-filling errors can have devastating consequences, as an international transport company found out when it was left to carry the financial can after a unique set of ivory artefacts were seized by customs officers en route to Christie’s in London. The 12 Japanese
In a case which underlines the critical importance of maintaining appearances in the making of any official decision, a campaign group fiercely opposed to the expansion of Stansted Airport has failed to convince the High Court that a crucial resolution of the Airports Commission
In a decision which is likely to be compulsory reading for corporate and employment lawyers, the Court of Appeal has tackled the twin thorny issues of boardroom pay and the responsibilities of remuneration committees populated by non-executive directors. Newcastle International Airport Limited (NIAL)
Parents who claimed that they would have elected to abort their baby had they been warned that she would be born severely disabled – but who were advised by lawyers that their ‘wrongful birth’ claim against the NHS had little prospect of success –
A football club which accused its former owner of acting against its best interests by committing it to repayment of loans totalling £2.62 million without any authority has failed to convince the High Court that it should be let off the debt. The
hLocal authorities that fail to make adequate supplies of land available for housing development will have to take the consequences after the High Court opened the way for the construction of almost 300 new homes in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Despite
An education company which, amongst its other activities, provides degree-level courses accredited by the University of Wales has failed to convince the Upper Tribunal that that part of its business should be treated as exempt from VAT. In a case which raised a
