Old Apple Tree at Centre of Neighbours’ War
In a cautionary tale for homeowners, an immensely costly boundary dispute between neighbours – which centred on, amongst other things, the position of an old apple tree – is set to continue towards a
School Caught in Cleft Stick Must Pay
In a case which threw into stark relief the ‘cleft stick’ in which employers providing services to children and vulnerable adults often find themselves, a school caretaker who was sacked after facing unsubstantiated allegations
Lasting Power of Attorney’s for Young Adults with Austism
As a firm of solicitors in Leicestershire, we work closely with Charities and non-profit organisations in the furtherance of legal understanding for specific communities. Liz Woodward, a Wills & Probate Executive based in the Josiah
‘Worker’ Status Survives ‘Watertight’ Contract
In a striking example of even the most ‘watertight’ contract drafting failing to oust the jurisdiction of Employment Tribunals, a scaffolder has successfully argued that, far from being a mere subcontractor, he was a
British Telecom Wins Competition Showdown
In a ruling of enormous significance to the telecommunications industry, a group of providers has failed to convince the UK Competition Appeals Tribunal that more needs to be done to create a level playing
Changes to Tax Rules for Community Sports Clubs
The Government has announced changes to the tax reliefs available to Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) which are intended to allow more clubs to benefit from the scheme. The changes will allow CASCs
No VAT Rebate on £192,000 Rolls Royce Phantom
A motor trading company has ended up more than £30,000 out of pocket on the sale of a £192,000 Rolls Royce Phantom after the tax authorities refused to accept that it had been adapted
Court of Appeal Solves Shipping Contracts Puzzle
In clearing up a burning contractual issue that has long puzzled shipping lawyers, the Court of Appeal has ruled that the buyers of a $22 million merchant vessel forfeited their 10 per cent deposit
New Guidance on Preventing Illegal Working
The Home Office has updated its guidance for employers on preventing illegal working in the UK to allow for the following changes: The ending on 31 December 2013 of the restrictions
New Guidance on the National Minimum Wage
The Government has produced new guidance to help employers comply with the National Minimum Wage legislation. This covers the following topics: Eligibility for the NMW; Calculating the NMW;