Emergency Childcare Issues – How We Can Help
I had a very interesting case recently when I was instructed by a mother of a child. The child’s father had failed to return the child following weekend contact and had indicated to the mother
New School Plans Overcome Restrictive Covenant
In a decision which will assist in the interpretation of restrictive covenants, the Court of Appeal has ruled that construction of a new school on playing fields was not precluded by an 82-year-old conveyance
Globe-Trotting Businessman Overturns $16 Million Bankruptcy Order
In a case which underlines the difficulties that can arise in the recovery of debts in an age of global trade, an itinerant entrepreneur has persuaded the High Court that he was wrongly declared
Company Wins LinkedIn Tug of War
A recent case shows how important it is to make sure that your keep control of the social networking channels created by your employees It involved a company some of whose employees created
Developer Pays Heavy Price for Dishonest VAT Evasion
In a case which vividly reveals that dabbling in the black economy can have crushing financial consequences, a property developer who paid sub-contractors in cash and submitted bogus invoices to the tax authorities is
High Court Shuts Down Premier League Piracy Website
A mysterious, but enormously popular, website that generates millions in profits by streaming unlicensed coverage of football matches and other sporting events into private homes and pubs has been effectively shut down after the
Court Guidance on Approach to ‘Prematurity’ In Major Planning Cases
In giving important guidance as to the correct approach to substantial planning applications that may have an impact on the future formulation of land-use policies, the High Court has rejected claims that consent for
Employers Not To Blame for Cashier’s Armed Robbery Trauma
In giving guidance on the appropriate level of protection employers must give their staff against the risk of violent crime, the Court of Appeal has ruled that a betting shop cashier who was traumatised
Government Response to Fast-Track Patent Proposals
The Government’s response to the public consultation on the introduction of an opposition ‘fast track’ procedure within the Trade Mark Tribunal has been published today. The fast track procedure aims to make it easier
Local Authority Pays € 36 Million Price of Doing Nothing
In a ruling which vividly underlines that even public authorities are not entitled to sit on their hands when faced by court proceedings, an Italian local authority has been ordered to pay more than