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Data Protection and International Cooperation in the Fight Against Terrorism

6 years ago in

Data Protection

International cooperation in bringing terrorists and other serious criminals to justice is obviously desirable, but that does not mean that individual citizens’ personal data can be passed from state to state willy-nilly. The Supreme Court made that point in a guideline decision arising from the

The Right to Remain Silent Is One Thing, a Dishonest Cover-Up Is Another

6 years ago in

Employment Law for Employers

The right to remain silent is one thing, but taking active and dishonest steps to cover up involvement in wrongdoing is quite another. The distinction was underlined in the case of a senior charity worker whose use of an office iPad ran up more than

Woman Run Down By Negligent Lorry Driver Due Substantial Compensation

6 years ago in

General, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

Most road accidents happen in seconds, and working out their exact causes after the event is exceptionally difficult. However, a case in which a woman who was knocked down by a lorry won the right to substantial compensation showed the lengths to which judges will

Investing in Overseas Property? Consult an English Lawyer for Peace of Mind!

6 years ago in

contract

Buying investment properties overseas can be fraught with hazard but, if the worst happens, specialist English lawyers will do all in their power to ensure that you do not lose out. In one case, investors who ploughed funds into a disastrous Italian apartment development were

High Court Annuls Overseas Marriage After Ruling ‘Wife’ a Bigamist

6 years ago in

General, Family and Matrimonial

In order to be divorced you obviously have to be validly married, and bigamy remains a surprisingly common occurrence. In one case, the High Court found that a couple’s overseas wedding did not render them husband and wife – because she was already married to

Court of Appeal Backs Tough Approach to Deceitful Social Housing Tenants

6 years ago in

Landlord and tenant

The tough approach being taken by hard-pressed social housing providers towards those who have obtained their tenancies by deception has received the backing of the Court of Appeal. The case concerned parents of two young children who sought homelessness assistance from a local authority which

How Does the Furlough Scheme Interact With the Insolvency Regime?

6 years ago in

Employment Law for Employers

The government’s ‘furlough’ scheme is an unprecedented means of saving jobs and viable businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis – but how does it interact with the insolvency regime? The High Court addressed that burning issue in the context of a restaurant chain

Property Owner Pays High Price for ‘Cavalier’ Attitude to Planning Laws

6 years ago in

General, Residential Property

Complying with planning laws can be expensive and inconvenient, but failing to do so is likely to result in a criminal record and a severe financial penalty. In a case on point, a property owner who simply ignored an enforcement notice requiring him to remove

IT Company Scores Important Victory in Business Rates Test Case

6 years ago in

Business Tax

It is for local authorities to ensure that non-domestic rating lists are accurate and up to date and businesses are under no obligation to point out errors. The High Court made that point in ruling that one such mistake entitled an IT company, at least

High Court Favours Finality in Enforcing $145.7 Million Arbitration Award

6 years ago in

Contract, Commercial Litigation

Commercial arbitrators’ awards are meant to be final, rather than merely the opening salvo in full-blown litigation. A High Court ruling on a big money dispute concerning a Ukrainian gas field showed that challenging such awards is always an uphill task. A Texas-registered oil and

Josiah Hincks Solicitors

Data Protection and International Cooperation in the Fight Against Terrorism

The Right to Remain Silent Is One Thing, a Dishonest Cover-Up Is Another

Woman Run Down By Negligent Lorry Driver Due Substantial Compensation

Investing in Overseas Property? Consult an English Lawyer for Peace of Mind!

High Court Annuls Overseas Marriage After Ruling ‘Wife’ a Bigamist

Court of Appeal Backs Tough Approach to Deceitful Social Housing Tenants

How Does the Furlough Scheme Interact With the Insolvency Regime?

Property Owner Pays High Price for ‘Cavalier’ Attitude to Planning Laws

IT Company Scores Important Victory in Business Rates Test Case

High Court Favours Finality in Enforcing $145.7 Million Arbitration Award

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