Campaigning Resident Prevails in Wind Turbines Appeal
Planning decisions are not written in stone and, with the help of an expert legal team, they can always be challenged through the courts. In one case, a man’s hopes of blocking the erection of
Government Shift in Whiplash Claims Policy Upheld
Businesses which suffer due to shifts in government policy are not without recourse. However, one matter involving the introduction of a centralised means of instructing medical experts in whiplash cases underlined that the public interest
Golf Clubs Score Multi-Million-Pound Victory in ‘Green Fees’ Tax Dispute
The tax authorities do not always get it right and good legal advice can often result in rebates. In one landmark case, golf clubs all over the country won the right to VAT refunds running
Golf Clubs Score Multi-Million-Pound Victory in ‘Green Fees’ Tax Dispute
The tax authorities do not always get it right and good legal advice can often result in rebates. In one landmark case, golf clubs all over the country won the right to VAT refunds running
Reasonable Adjustments for Disability – Appeal Court Guidance
Every responsible employer knows that reasonable adjustments have to be made for disabled workers. However, in a guideline decision involving a civil servant suffering from post-viral fatigue syndrome, the Court of Appeal has ruled that
Small Businessman Beats BMW in Internet Domain Names Dispute
Everyone is equal in the eyes of the law, regardless of size or economic muscle. In one case which underlined that principle, a small businessman came out on top in a dispute with giant car
Merry Christmas from Josiah Hincks – Christmas Opening Times
The Partners and staff of Josiah Hincks Solicitors would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Please note our offices will be closed from 5pm Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Suspect An Employee of Disloyalty? The Law Can Move Fast to Help You!
Businesses often have no choice but to allow employees access to sensitive trade information despite the obvious risks which that entails. However, one High Court case revealed how fast the law can move to stem
Overturning Arbitration Awards Presents a Very High Hurdle
Contracting parties who submit their disputes to arbitration agree in advance to abide by the result. Such agreements do not oust the power of the High Court to intervene to put right any injustice, but
Bank Worker’s Hopes Boosted in Race Discrimination Case
A black computer consultant and business data analyst, whose employment with a high street bank was summarily terminated when he was less than three months into his contract, has won a fresh chance to prove