Metropolitan Green Belts are precious but, in an era of escalating housing demand, they cannot be viewed as sacrosanct. The High Court made that point in opening the way for the release of swathes of
Companies facing financial difficulties sadly often collapse with little notice, leaving their hard-working employees bereft. As an Employment Tribunal (ET) decision showed, however, those affected are not without legal redress and can win compensation if
Claims management companies perform a valuable role in society but are expected to maintain the highest standards of care when handling personal data. The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) made that point in confirming a substantial financial
Keeping patients in hospital against their will can amount to false imprisonment. In a shocking case on point, an NHS trust was ordered to pay substantial damages to the loved ones of a pensioner whose
Getting divorced without taking legal advice is a high-risk strategy and can come back to bite you years after the event. A naïve husband found that out to his cost after falling victim to a
While the Christmas party is a great opportunity for staff to socialise together and celebrate their achievements over the past year, and for employers to thank them for the work they do, it is important
A rare exception to the sanctity of private property rights is that telecommunications apparatus can in certain circumstances be installed on land without the consent of its owner or occupier. The extent of such rights,
Workplace disciplinary proceedings must always be thorough and fair, but that is all the more the case where an employee is accused of dishonesty. An Employment Tribunal (ET) succinctly made that point in awarding substantial
Worldwide freezing orders are not designed to inflict hardship and those on the receiving end are entitled to maintain the lifestyles to which they are accustomed. The Court of Appeal made those points in the
Proving clinical negligence can be a difficult task, but specialist lawyers are never cowed in seeking the best possible outcomes for their clients. In a case on point, solicitors representing a nine-year-old boy who was
