The desirability of preserving heritage assets carries great, often decisive, weight in the planning process. In a case on point, the High Court scotched plans to erect a 32-storey tower block within sight of Kew
What may appear to be a dismissal on grounds of redundancy can, on analysis, turn out to be something quite different. In one case, an office assistant was awarded compensation after an Employment Tribunal (ET)
No one would doubt that a hole in a ship’s hull or some other structural defect might render her unseaworthy – but the Court of Appeal has ruled in an important test case that flaws
How do I sign my will if I can’t leave the house? Self-isolation Will signing. The requirements of signing a Will are set out in section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 as follows: The
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
Unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) impinge on the right of individuals to treat their finances as a private matter. However, as a High Court ruling made plain, they are justified as an essential investigatory tool in
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
