Scotch Whisky Distiller Triumphs in Trade Mark Dispute
Anybody who could see into the mind of the average consumer would surely make a fortune – and that is what a High Court judge was required to attempt before handing victory in a trade
Gypsy Caravans Are ‘A Species of Housing’ Court Rules
Councils which fail to make sufficient provision for future residential development will find themselves in a weak position when opposing gypsy encampments in their areas after the High Court ruled that caravans and mobile homes
Treasury Must Face Iranian Bank’s Multi-Billion-Pound Claim
The Treasury must face the full brunt of an Iranian bank’s multi-billion-pound damages claim after it was unlawfully shut out of the UK financial sector as international sanctions against Iran were implemented. The bank was
Pay Deductions on Strike Days – Court of Appeal Rules
In a decision which will be required reading for employers, trade unions and their members, the Court of Appeal has ruled on the thorny issue of exactly how much pay can be withheld from workers
Developer Ordered to Demolish 10 Newly-Built Town Houses
Planning laws can be draconian in their effect – as one development company found out when it was ordered to tear down 10 three-storey town houses it had proceeded to construct although it only had
£85 Car Parking Charge Triggers Landmark Contract Dispute
An £85 charge levied on a motorist who outstayed his welcome in a free shopping centre car park triggered a contract dispute which raised novel issues and required the full attention of three Court of
High Court Quashes Superstore Plans for the Third Time
Planning procedures can sometimes appear infuriatingly circular and never ending. In one extreme case, the High Court has – for the third time – overturned planning consent granted for a superstore on the outskirts of
Where Do Globe-Trotting Employees Hang Their Hats?
In an age of easy travel and global companies, it can be hard to say where some employees ‘hang their hats’. In one case, a globe-trotting worker – who confined his time in the UK
Green Belt Gives Way to Housing Demand
The ever increasing pressure for construction of more new homes in the Green Belt was evident as the High Court gave its blessing to strategic plans for the expansion of residential development into the rural
Empty Homes Are Undesirable – But Compulsory Purchase Can Be Costly
Amidst rampant demand for scarce housing, empty homes are frowned upon by local authorities – however, compulsory purchase of such properties in the public interest can be exceedingly expensive. In one such case, a council