Following a call for evidence last autumn on the operation of tips, gratuities, cover and service charges, the Government concluded that intervention was required to improve the treatment and transparency of these payments. To that
The laws of different countries often directly conflict and, in an important decision for the insurance industry which was reached in the context of a shipping accident, the Court of Appeal has given guidance on
The whole point of commercial arbitrations is to achieve final resolutions with which all parties must abide, whether or not they are happy with the result. The High Court made that point as it considered
Internet domain names are amongst the most important assets of many businesses – defining their identity and providing a vital point of recognition for customers – and one case involving a polo club has underlined
Only named parties to litigation are generally exposed to potential liability for legal costs in the event of failure. However, in one exceptional case involving a ‘Banksy’ mural, the High Court peeked behind the corporate
Contract terms agreed to at the time of signing can be regretted later with the benefit of hindsight. However, one Court of Appeal decision made clear that it is no part of the law’s role
In a stern warning to those tempted to employ illegal immigrants and to pay them less than the National Minimum Wage, a fast food restaurateur was left facing ruin after being stripped of his alcohol
Owners of mixed-use properties will know that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) charged on commercial properties is not the same as that charged on residential properties. There is also a considerable grey area when
The trouble with making oral contracts is that the absence of a paper trail makes it extremely difficult to decipher exactly what has been agreed after the event. That was certainly so in one case
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 introduced a regime that is designed to ensure transparency and fairness in commercial relations between the public and private sectors. However, in one guideline case, the High Court ruled that
