Interest Rate Swap Litigation Update June 2013
Interest Rate Swap Litigation Update I like to think that my firm, Josiah Hincks, is at the forefront of the Interest Rate Hedging Product (IHRP) litigation. I’ve got a dozen or so cases on at
Charities Triumph in Stamp Duty Test Case
In a major boost for charities, the Court of Appeal has cured an anomaly in the law which prevented them from claiming relief from stamp duty in circumstances where they do not acquire the
Supreme Court Overturns Iranian Bank Embargo
In overturning an embargo on an Iranian bank doing business within the UK market, the Supreme Court has ruled that there was neither a rational basis for singling it out nor any sufficient connection
Tribunal Limits Scope of Aggregates Levy
In a ruling of significance to those engaged in major construction projects involving the use of materials quarried on site, a water company has convinced the First-Tier Tribunal that it should not be charged
British Airways Cannot Pursue Spanish Labour Dispute in English Court
In an important ruling which gives useful guidance on the extent of the international jurisdiction of the English courts, the High Court has refused to intervene in a bitter labour dispute between British Airways
New Minimum Wage Rates 2013/2014
Published Monday 24th June 2013, 01:16 PM The Government has announced the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) that will apply for 2013/2014. The following changes will come into effect on 1 October
Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Off-Street Car Parking
In an important ruling for residential and commercial property owners – particularly those who enjoy the benefit of off-street car parking – the Supreme Court has defined the circumstances in which local authorities will
Building Company Covered Against Crane Collapse Losses
In construing exclusion clauses under a public and product liability insurance policy, the High Court has reassured a construction company (the company) that it will be covered for its potentially heavy losses after a
‘Nectar’ Loyalty Scheme Operators Score VAT Triumph
The company that operates the Nectar loyalty card scheme (the scheme) has triumphed in a marathon struggle with the tax authorities in respect of the VAT treatment of ‘service charges’ that it pays to
Introduction to taking a franchise
There are many potential benefits of buying a franchise, such as having access to well-established business and accounting systems, centralised marketing and a proven business model. Being part of a well-known national brand also has