No one would doubt that a hole in a ship’s hull or some other structural defect might render her unseaworthy – but the Court of Appeal has ruled in an important test case that flaws in a container ship’s working chart and passage plan, which
How do I sign my will if I can’t leave the house? Self-isolation Will signing. The requirements of signing a Will are set out in section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 as follows: The Will must be in writing and signed by the testator,
The intimate details of your private life are nobody’s business but your own and, if they have been exposed to public view by others, a specialist lawyer will see to it that you are properly compensated. In one case, a man whose ex-wife disclosed secrets
Unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) impinge on the right of individuals to treat their finances as a private matter. However, as a High Court ruling made plain, they are justified as an essential investigatory tool in the fight to stop the property market being used to
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has issued updated coronavirus guidance for employers and employees, in line with the latest government measures regarding the outbreak. The guidance, which is being reviewed by Acas on a daily basis, includes new details on the use of
Fair consideration of equal pay claims often requires disclosure of sensitive personal information concerning not only claimants but third parties with whom they seek to compare themselves. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confronted just such a situation in a ruling which emphasised the fundamental importance
Most British nationals who are injured overseas understandably wish to have their compensation claims heard in this country – but achieving that can be far from easy. However, the case of a commercial diver who was injured in an accident off the coast of India
The takeover of public companies will generally be sanctioned by the High Court if the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 are met. However, an unusual wrinkle arose in the case of a company which faced a group action by overseas farmers in respect of
Charities which come into possession of sensitive personal information concerning those they mean to help are by no means exempt from confidentiality and data protection rules. In a guideline case, however, the High Court found that a charity did nothing wrong when it disclosed to
Restraining orders are an essential means by which innocent people are protected against harassment or fear of violence. However, they impinge on the freedom of those against whom they are made and the Court of Appeal has emphasised in a guideline case that they must
