The division between judiciary and executive is a central tenet of modern democracy – but that line can sometimes be far from distinct. In one case, a judge found himself in the difficult position of
Court orders are rarely welcomed by those who receive them, but the consequences of ignoring them can be extremely serious. In the context of a neighbours’ dispute, a couple were punished by a judge for
Property investors who claimed that they were duped into supporting ill-fated hotel and leisure developments in the Caribbean have won £1.3 million of their money back with the assistance of specialist litigation lawyers. The group
Intellectual property laws are tough on infringers, who can expect to face substantial compensation bills or to be stripped of all the profits that they make from their wrongdoing. However, in one case, the Court
In a classic example of the law moving on to meet the ever-changing requirements of modern life, the Supreme Court has corrected a legal anomaly which had for many years resulted in the loved ones
If you suffer the misfortune of being sued, swift action is imperative and good legal advice will ensure that you do not freeze in the headlights. In one case which made that point, a building
Legal documents that are not properly served on those who are affected by them are often not worth the paper they are written on. In one guideline decision of interest to anyone involved in the
A portfolio of Internet domain names is nowadays an essential part of the armoury of almost every major business. In one case which illustrated the point, a high street bank which owns about 1,200 of
Conversations with solicitors that are designed to achieve a compromise of legal proceedings are generally ‘without prejudice’ and admissions made cannot be relied upon in court. In an important decision, the Court of Appeal has
The acrimonious termination of commercial contracts can lead to outbreaks of fierce competition and mutual bad-mouthing which affect customers and enter the public domain. That was certainly the case following the end of a franchise
