Objectors to the government’s controversial plans for a multi-billion-pound high speed rail link slashing travel times between London and Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds today failed in their latest legal challenge to the proposals. However, they have been granted permission to argue environmental issues raised
In a decision which proves that the courts do not shy away from hitting wrong-doers in the pocket, a man who embarked upon a greed-driven campaign of blackmail, extortion and defamation against his brother-in-law – a prominent businessman – has been ordered to pay
In a stern warning to businesses that they must respect the sensibilities of residential neighbours, a couple who were awarded damages in respect of noise nuisance emanating from adjoining premises occupied by a car auction company have had their pay-out confirmed by the Court
Having declined to attend, or comment on, the Employment Tribunal proceedings in USDAW v WW Realisation 1 Limited, as he had ‘nothing to usefully contribute about the consultation process between the parties’, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has now applied
In deciding that a transport company is entitled to inspect and copy the business-related emails of its former chief executive officer (CEO) following the termination of his appointment, the Court of Appeal has left open the possibility that intangible information may in some circumstances
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Article 3 of the Acquired Rights Directive, which is transposed into UK law by the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), must be interpreted as meaning that a ‘static’ rather
Lasting Powers of Attorney or LPAs – Most people will have heard of them but not everyone understands them and those that do often dismiss them as something they may need in their old age and don’t really want the bother or expense to deal
I had a very interesting case recently when I was instructed by a mother of a child. The child’s father had failed to return the child following weekend contact and had indicated to the mother that he intended not to return him to her care
In a decision which will assist in the interpretation of restrictive covenants, the Court of Appeal has ruled that construction of a new school on playing fields was not precluded by an 82-year-old conveyance which forbade uses of the land which might cause nuisance
In a case which underlines the difficulties that can arise in the recovery of debts in an age of global trade, an itinerant entrepreneur has persuaded the High Court that he was wrongly declared bankrupt in respect of a $17 million debt on the
