Employers who fail to take comprehensive steps to protect the health and safety of their workforce can expect severe punishment. In one case, a building supplies company was fined more than a year’s profits after
It is only right that assets built up during a long marriage to which husband and wife have contributed equally should be shared 50:50 in the event of divorce – but does that apply to
When deciding whether a document is a binding contract or merely an agreement to agree, the guiding principle is whether the terms are sufficiently clear and certain to be enforceable in practice. In an instructive
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts are an essential means of protecting legitimate business interests. However, as a High Court decision showed, they need careful, professional drafting and examples that are too heavy-handed may not be
So-called squatters’ rights mean that when it comes to land ownership, it really can be a case of use it or lose it. In a case on point, three siblings who let the weeds grow
Following Matthew Taylor’s 2017 independent review on modern working practices, entitled ‘Good Work’, in February 2018 the Government published its response and launched consultations on how best to implement many of the review’s recommendations. The
Distinguishing between employment and self-employment is a multi-faceted task and not just a matter of ticking boxes. That was certainly so in one case concerning a radio personality who was relieved of six-figure tax demands
Giving financial assistance to a cause close to your heart or a loved one embroiled in litigation may be viewed as a selfless act. However, as a High Court case showed, such generosity can have
Those who lack the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves still have the right to express their wishes and feelings if they are able to do so – and judges must listen to
Only liquidated debts, for specific amounts which have been ascertained fully and finally, can form the basis of bankruptcy petitions. As a High Court case showed, however, discerning which debts fall into that category can
