Is Your Home Really Your Castle? Tribunal Ponders
Those who are lucky enough to own the freehold of their homes are considered lords of their own castles. However, that is not true in every case, as one bungalow owner found out when he
What Is a ‘Venture Capital Company’? Tribunal Rules
In a ruling of significance to ‘business angels’ and the nascent ventures they support, a tribunal has defined what is meant by a ‘venture capital company’ and awarded a small business tax relief on its
Driving and Drugs
The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Commencement No 1) (England and Wales) Order 2014 came into force on 2 March 2015 and sets limits for ‘drug driving’ similar in operation to those used for drink
Accident Settlements are Final – Even if Fraud is Subsequently Proved
In a unique decision, which is bound to cause dismay in the insurance industry, the Court of Appeal has ruled that a fraudster, who lied his way to a £135,000 damages payout following an accident
Don’t Employ Builders before Checking Their Financial Status
Those thinking about renovating their homes should check out the financial stability of their builders as well as their competence. One unfortunate couple only found that out when their basement extension went disastrously wrong, leading
DIY Justice – BBC Panorama and cuts to Legal Aid
On Monday Night, BBC Panorama aired a program demonstrating the difficulties parents and couples have experienced since the introduction of cuts to the Legal Aid system in April 2013. Since the introduction of the Legal
April Tax Changes You MIght Have Missed!
HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs have published a list of the tax changes that came into effect on 1 April 2015. These include the following: A reduction in the rate of Corporation Tax
Josiah Hincks Promotes Four New Partners
Josiah Hincks today (1st April 2015) promoted 4 solicitors and associates to become Partners in the firm, yet a further sign of the firm’s commitment to growth locally in Leicestershire. The four new partners are
Court Opens the Way for 200 New Homes in Green Belt
The pressing need for more housing in the south-east of England was the deciding factor as the High Court approved plans for a large mixed-use development in the Surrey Green Belt. The Court gave the
Seagull Cull Blocked by Court of Appeal
In a striking example of business interests being overridden by wildlife conservation priorities, the Court of Appeal has blocked plans to cull over 1,000 seagulls which posed a ‘bird strike’ threat to military aircraft which