The intimate details of your private life are nobody’s business but your own and, if they have been exposed to public view by others, a specialist lawyer will see to it that you are properly
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has issued updated coronavirus guidance for employers and employees, in line with the latest government measures regarding the outbreak. The guidance, which is being reviewed by Acas on
Fair consideration of equal pay claims often requires disclosure of sensitive personal information concerning not only claimants but third parties with whom they seek to compare themselves. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confronted just such
Most British nationals who are injured overseas understandably wish to have their compensation claims heard in this country – but achieving that can be far from easy. However, the case of a commercial diver who
The takeover of public companies will generally be sanctioned by the High Court if the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 are met. However, an unusual wrinkle arose in the case of a company which
Charities which come into possession of sensitive personal information concerning those they mean to help are by no means exempt from confidentiality and data protection rules. In a guideline case, however, the High Court found
Restraining orders are an essential means by which innocent people are protected against harassment or fear of violence. However, they impinge on the freedom of those against whom they are made and the Court of
The intensity of demand for more new homes was underlined by a case in which the High Court upheld planning permission for a development of up to 200 dwellings on farmland less than 100 metres
A series of measures intended to limit the economic impact of coronavirus in the UK have been announced by Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his Budget statement. The measures include the reimbursement
Offensive comments made in the workplace can cause untold distress and amount to harassment for which employers may well be required to carry the financial can. However, in a guideline decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal
