Enforced Subject Access a Criminal Offence
On 10 March 2015, legislation came into force making it a criminal offence to require an individual to exercise their subject access rights under Section 7 of the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) to gain
Local Democracy Trumps Housing Development
In an important victory for local democracy, one of the first ‘neighbourhood plans’ adopted under the Localism Act 2011 proved instrumental in blocking plans for more than 100 new homes on the outskirts of a
Waste Facilities Have To Be Built Somewhere
Almost nobody would want a waste plant near their home but the weight of rubbish created by the modern world means that they have to be built somewhere. In a case which illustrated the point,
Naming a New Website? Watch Out for Others’ Rights!
Contrary to what some may believe, the Internet is not a free-for-all and those who register web addresses which breach the rights of others are playing with fire. One businessman found that out to his
Director Who Put Family Before Duty Must Pay the Price
A company director who breached his employer’s trust by misusing its resources to aid his son and daughter-in-law in establishing a new, and potentially competing, business has been ordered to pay more than £90,000 in
Disabled IT Worker Suffered Discrimination
A disabled IT specialist who was cut out of the communication loop by his employer whilst on long-term sick leave has triumphed in a discrimination claim and will receive thousands of pounds in compensation following
Accountancy Firm Sees Off £45 Million Negligence Claim
Contractual clauses which seek to exclude potential liability for negligence are often ineffective. However, an accountancy firm has defeated a £45 million professional negligence claim after the High Court ruled that it was entitled to
Cargo at Risk of Piracy? – Make Certain You Are Insured!
In a ruling of crucial significance to those engaged in international trade, the Court of Appeal has emphasised that cargos are not insured against high seas piracy unless cover for such risks is specifically included
Disused Church Fails ‘Asset of Community Value’ Test
In an important decision for developers, a tribunal has ruled that registration of land and buildings as ‘assets of community value’ under the Localism Act 2011 requires more than speculative evidence that they can be
Lord Digby Jones officially opens Market Harborough Office
Josiah Hincks are pleased to announce the opening of their fifth office in the County town of Market Harborough. It was a pleasure to have Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham attend the premises at 41