Cohabiting? Legal Advice May Seem Unromantic, But it Is Wise!
It may seem unromantic, but it really does make sense for couples who live together to see a solicitor so that the basis on which they occupy their homes can be put into writing. One
Bus Driver Unfairly Sacked After Random Drug Test Wins Substantial Damages
When it comes to workplace disciplinary proceedings, slavish following of rules is no replacement for common sense. In a case where the latter was sadly lacking, a bus driver who was sacked after failing a
When Is a Bankrupt Estate Finally Distributed? – Supreme Court Ruling
When can a bankrupt’s estate be said to have been finally distributed? The Supreme Court has decisively answered that question, at least under Scottish law, in enabling a former bankrupt to retain the majority of
Employers – How Reasonable Are Your Disciplinary Processes?
Workplace disciplinary proceedings are always tense and it is vital to remember that their reasonableness is likely to be examined in detail by Employment Tribunals (ETs) after the event. In a case on point, a
Heir Hunter Faces £250,000 Bill for Belligerent and Misleading Behaviour
Where people fail to make professionally drafted wills, so-called heir hunters provide a valuable service in tracking down potential beneficiaries. However, as a High Court case showed, their activities are unregulated and they cannot always
Enforcing Foreign Judgments in England – High Court Guidance
Foreign judgments that are registered in England can be enforced against assets in this country in just the same way as domestic judgments. However, as a High Court ruling showed, such registration is not automatic
Global Tax Fraud – Innocent Metals Company Wins £8.8 Million VAT Appeal
Complex tax frauds frequently span the globe and involve numerous participants, thus making it difficult to distinguish the guilty from the innocent. In a case on point, a global metals refining company was saved from
What Is a Landlord? The Answer Is Not as Obvious as You Might Think
What is a landlord? The answer to that question may appear obvious. However, as a guideline Court of Appeal decision showed, the issue can be far from straightforward in circumstances where a great many homes
Negligence Can Be Hard to Prove – But There is No Reason to Be Deterred
Negligence on the part of hospital staff can be hard to prove – but that need not stop specialist solicitors winning substantial compensation for disabled clients. In a case on point, a 10-year-old girl who
Waste Processing Company Defeats Insurers in Fire Damage Dispute
Insurance policies are worthless unless you understand and abide by their terms and conditions. However, in a guideline case, the Court of Appeal ruled that a waste processing company did just that and was entitled