Undermined Estate Agent Unfairly Dismissed
A senior estate agent, who was moved from a lucrative area manager’s post to take charge of a number of unprofitable ‘graveyard’ offices, has succeeded in an unfair dismissal claim – but will not receive
Financial Product Distributors Win Contract Row
A company which specialises in sourcing financial products for independent financial advisers has triumphed in a claim for damages and unpaid commission in respect of its efforts in successfully marketing a student accommodation investment fund.
Making a Cash Transfer? Watch Out for Fraudsters!
In a cautionary tale which underlined the vulnerability of cash transfer systems to fraud, a drilling company paid £470,000 into the wrong bank account after it was contacted by a fraudster shortly before the Christmas
Sacked Banker Wins £66,000 from Negligent Solicitors
A former banker whose tortuous brush with employment law earned him a damages award which failed even to cover his legal costs has won at least some recompense from a negligent law firm which admitted
Jail for Farmer Who Committed VAT Fraud
A farmer who submitted fraudulent VAT repayment claims, based on false invoices which he had created, has been sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment. The farmer’s fraudulent claims totalled more than £1.4 million and, after he
Lottery Ticket ‘Winnings’ Trigger Contract Row
The curtain has been raised on an unusual commercial dispute between gaming technology companies triggered by an alleged software flaw which saw punters erroneously issued with winning lottery tickets worth many millions of pounds. Under
Sale of Russian Oil Company at Root of $2 Billion Dispute
The sale of the Russian state’s interest in a major oil company almost 20 years ago lies at the root of an intricate $2 billion dispute between three enormously wealthy businessmen which will be litigated
Case Underlines Tax Pitfalls of Leaving Employment
In an important case which illustrates the financial pitfalls of leaving employment, a senior worker who received £200,000 in settlement of age discrimination and unfair dismissal claims has been landed with an unwelcome income tax
Acas Advice on Workplace Dress Codes
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has issued new guidance for employers who wish to impose dress standards in the workplace. The key points to bear in mind are: Employers should have sound business
Holiday Website Row Leads to £40,000 Payout
The owner of a successful holiday firm which suffered substantial disruption and loss when a third party ‘took control’ of the website it used, and attempted to put off its customers, has been awarded almost