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
The threat of climate change is playing an ever more important part in the formation of planning policy. A High Court case on point concerned a householder’s fear that his neighbour’s extension plans would block
Social housing is strictly for those in need and tenants who abuse their position by subletting their homes will be dealt with severely by the courts. In one case, the head of a local authority
Some employers treat their staff disgracefully but, no matter how bad their conduct may be, the objective of the tribunal system is not to punish them but to compensate those who suffer at their hands.
Sovereign powers are not like ordinary commercial partners and dealings with them are complicated by considerations of diplomacy and state immunity. A landmark Court of Appeal ruling will, however, make it much easier to enforce
There can be few greater shocks to any child than discovering that their real father is not the same man who they love as a parent. In a guideline case, the High Court had to
Pedestrians who are injured whilst crossing the road often assume they cannot win compensation if they were partly to blame for their own misfortune. However, a case in which a woman won six-figure damages despite
