Copper Fittings Cartel Triggers £390 Million Damages Claim
The fate of a £390 million claim in respect of a price fixing cartel which operated in the copper fittings trade for more than 15 years before it was publicly exposed could all come down
Veteran Manager Unfairly Selected for Redundancy
A manager who was made redundant after working for almost 30 years for the same employer has won the right to compensation after a tribunal pinpointed deficiencies in the procedure followed and found that her
Why you should have a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
The Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and its benefits Who can make a Health and Welfare LPA? You can make a LPA if you are over the age of eighteen and you
Housing Scarcity Heaps Pressure on Local Authorities
In an age of housing scarcity, local authorities face an uphill struggle in contesting home-building proposals, however controversial they may be. In one case, a city council failed to block plans for 120 new homes
Ex-Partner in Bankrupt Law Firm Must Repay $540,000 Loan
A former partner in a respected American law firm, who borrowed $540,000 to fund his capital contribution to the business, has failed to convince the High Court that the loan was a mere sham and
Indirect Discrimination – Where’s Your Proof?
Whether you are an employee or an employer, discrimination (in any form) is always a very difficult matter to address. It is often the case that there will be little or no evidence of direct
Musicians Score Crucial ‘Private Use’ Copyright Victory
In a landmark victory for music industry organisations which will resound throughout Europe, the High Court has declared unlawful the Government’s decision to create an exception to copyright protection based upon personal private use. The
Cambridge University Triumphs in VAT Test Case
In a case of significance to charities and the investment community, the University of Cambridge has won the right to reclaim a substantial proportion of the VAT it paid to fund managers who oversaw the
‘Mouldy’ Rice Cargo Triggers High Court Contract Dispute
Shipping contracts usually impose liability for cargo damage arising during loading or unloading on carriers. However, that position can be overridden by clear contractual wording and that is what happened in the case of a
Veteran Prison Officer in Disability Discrimination Victory
A veteran prison officer who was sacked after the autoimmune disorder from which she suffered prevented her from working full time was discriminated against due to her disability and dismissed unfairly, the Employment Appeal Tribunal