Am I entitled to a part of my relative’s Estate?
Am I entitled to a part of my relative’s Estate? Zoe Davis | Trainee Solicitor Whether you are entitled to receive part of an estate will depend on whether the person who
Are Criminal Fines Provable Debts in Company Insolvencies?
Is a fine imposed on a company by a criminal court a provable debt in the company’s winding up or administration? In an important ruling for insolvency professionals, the High Court has provided an authoritative
Whether Right or Wrong, Contract Adjudicators’ Awards Are Usually Final
Contract adjudicators offer a relatively speedy and cost-effective dispute resolution service, but it is vital to remember that their rulings are meant to be final and will generally be enforced by judges – whether they
Elite Cyclist Jess Varnish ‘Neither a Worker Nor an Employee’, Tribunal Rules
What is an employee? What is a worker? The answer to those perennially tricky questions has been illuminated by the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s ruling that elite cyclist Jess Varnish fell into neither category when she
Divorce – A Good Lawyer Will Always Advise You to Compromise
A good divorce lawyer, whilst ever ready to fight your corner, will always urge you in the direction of compromise. The reason for that was made plain by a case in which a wealthy couple’s
Long Leaseholder of Flat Used as Brothel Faces Threat of Forfeiture
Long leaseholders often describe themselves as ‘owners’ and take the view that they can do pretty much what they like with their properties. An unusual case concerning a flat which was used as a brothel,
Selecting Staff for Redundancy? It Pays to Take Professional Advice First
The process of selecting staff for redundancy is fraught with legal pitfalls and seeking professional advice at the outset can in the long run save you from serious financial and reputational damage. In a case
Lawyers Win the Ruck in Seeking Compensation for Injured Rugby Player
One of the most crucial aspects of a personal injury lawyer’s work is to gather all the information required to build a successful case. The difficulty of that task was shown by a case involving
Fairness Demands Transparent Decision-Making – High Court Planning Case
Planning decisions can radically affect people’s lives and livelihoods and that is why they have to be taken openly and transparently. The High Court made that point in overturning planning permission granted for a major
Biogas Facility Operator Wins Substantial Damages After Components Buckle
If goods supplied to you are unfit for purpose, you are entitled to be compensated in full for any losses that you suffer as a result. In a High Court case on point, the operator