Landlord Rightly Exonerated in Repair Covenant Test Case
A landlord who takes on responsibility for repairing and maintaining premises is not obliged to improve them – or even to ensure that they are safe. The Court of Appeal so ruled in a guideline
Contractors – You Need a Lawyer for More than Just Drafting
A High Court case has vividly illustrated why professional advice is needed not only in drafting contracts but in administering them thereafter. A company was left on the brink of insolvency by its failure to
Employment Judge’s Acerbic Comments Overstepped the Mark
Judges are required to be, and to appear to be, impartial. However, in one very rare case, an employment judge was found to have descended into the arena of dispute, making a series of unwarranted
Cars Leased to Employees are Income Tax Free, Court Rules
Although the way in which benefits of employment are taxed is relevant to millions, it is an intensely complex field which only a specialist can be expected to understand. One Court of Appeal case which
Sixty New Homes in Open Countryside ‘Sustainable’, High Court Rules
Local authorities are under an obligation to set aside sufficient land to meet demand for new homes in their areas and one High Court case has underlined that those who fail to do so are
Chemicals Company Fined For Toxic Leak Into Ship Canal
The courts are getting increasingly tough on environmental crime and transgressors can expect to be hit heavily in the pocket. In one case, a chemicals company was fined £166,650 after caustic soda leaked into the
Sacked Commercial Agency Wins £180,000 for Breach of Contract
The end of business relationships can often be bitter and can give rise to difficult issues as to which party is in the wrong in contractual terms. That was certainly so in one case in
Who Governs in War-Torn Libya? – Commercial Judge Is Asked to Decide
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
Hotel Must Pay for Ignoring Disabled Chef’s Employment Rights
Ignoring your workers’ employment rights can be extremely costly, both in financial and reputational terms. In one case of which all employers should take note, a hotel company was left facing a substantial compensation bill
Living Without Abuse Loughborough Half Marathon Sponsored by Josiah Hincks Solicitors
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