Absence of Formality Triggered Shares Dispute
The vital importance of abiding by the correct formalities in setting up a company has been underlined by a High Court case in which an absence of documentation led to a bitter and costly
Squadron Leader’s Ex-Wife Faces Eviction
The ex-wife of an RAF squadron leader, who was still living in his married quarters five years after their relationship ended and he moved out, is facing eviction after failing to persuade the High
Powers of Financial Ombudsman Service Boosted
In an important ruling which significantly extends the armoury of financial regulators, the High Court has ruled that the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) had power to adjudicate upon an investor’s complaint that his foreign
Re-Insurers Avoid Liability for Typhoon Ferry Disaster
In a ruling which underlines that insurance policy exclusion clauses are not just small print and must be taken seriously, reinsurers have successfully avoided liability for the loss of a cargo and passenger ferry
‘Pushy Parents’ Fail in School Breach of Contract Claim
In an unusual case that illustrates the truism that almost every aspect of life is at some point debated in the courts, a wealthy couple who subjected teachers to an ‘enduring nightmare’ by bombarding
Criminal Defence Costs Not Tax Deductible
In a clear indication that criminal defence costs will generally not be considered tax deductible, the boss of a transport business who spent almost £270,000 fighting a manslaughter charge after one of his lorries
Court Tackles Japanese Law in Beer Hops Contract Dispute
In a powerful illustration of the increasingly international flavour of the English civil justice system, the Court of Appeal had to delve deep into the unfamiliar territory of Japanese law in order to resolve
Court Gives Powerful Encouragement to Alternative Dispute Resolution
In a case with critical implications for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a couple who were mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) have had their case struck out on the basis that they had unreasonably refused
Taxman Issues Final Warning for Second Property Owners
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a reminder that people who have sold properties, either in the UK or abroad, that were not their main residence have one week (until 9 August) to
Employment Judge’s ‘Florid’ Language Deprecated
In a warning to eloquent judges tempted to express themselves in overly robust terms, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has deprecated a tribunal judge’s use of ‘florid’ language and ‘inappropriate hyperbole’ in upholding an