Directors are bound to faithfully pursue the bests interests of the companies they serve. The High Court emphasised that point in ruling that a former director of a pub company was justifiably removed from office
Workplace personality clashes are sadly common but a perception that an employee is difficult to work with is not enough to justify his or her dismissal. A college found that out to its cost after
Those who publish grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing material on the internet commit a criminal offence – but what about those who post a hyperlink to such material? The High Court addressed that issue
A property’s location within a conservation area is often presented as a selling point by estate agents, but the designation brings with it heavy legal responsibilities. A flat owner found that out to his cost
All right-thinking people would agree that anti-competitive trading cartels are a blight on commerce, but how is compensation payable to victims to be assessed? The Court of Appeal considered that issue in a case which
Every disabled employee is entitled to have reasonable adjustments made for them so that they are not disadvantaged in going about their work. In a case on point, an ME and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer
Fraudulent compensation claims are a blight on the legal system and undermine the position of those who have been genuinely harmed by others’ wrongdoing. However, an important Court of Appeal decision provided those on the
Preservation of heritage assets is an important objective of the planning regime and even minimal harm to their setting will be weighed in the balance against developers. The High Court made that point in overturning
Can the marketing clout of famous sports personalities, musicians and other so-called ‘influencers’ be measured by the level of their social media exposure? Yes, it can, the High Court has ruled in a case concerning
Pleas of poverty are commonplace in divorce cases, but family judges are well able to discern whether they are true or false. In one case, a property developer who fell heavily into arrears on maintenance
