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Supreme Court Allows Developer’s Appeal in Planning Case
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a developer which had unsuccessfully applied to the local council…
Arbitration Appeal Was Brought Out of Time, High Court Rules
The importance of being aware of the rules that apply to arbitration proceedings was highlighted by a recent…
Employment Rights Bill Consultations Published
With the Employment Rights Bill likely to become law shortly, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has…
ET Erred in Considering ‘Course of Employment’ Test
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a woman’s appeal against a decision that a colleague who had…
Rebranding Exercises Lead to Trade Mark Dispute
The risks of rebranding without carrying out thorough clearance searches were amply illustrated by a recent ruling of…
Employment Rights Bill Expected to Become Law Shortly
The Employment Rights Bill is expected to become law in the near future. On 15 September 2025, the…
Contract Enforceable Where Price Not Agreed, Court of Appeal Rules
The Court of Appeal has upheld a supplier’s appeal against a decision that a contract to supply orange…
UT Overturns Finding That Company Was Managing HMO
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has upheld a company’s appeal against a £10,000 fine for managing or being in…
Man Who Worked for Membership Association Was an Employee
The Employment Tribunal (ET) has ruled that a man who worked for a membership association which acted on…
Saleswoman Wins Maternity Discrimination Claim
An award-winning saleswoman who was not allowed to return to her former role after taking maternity leave, resulting…
FTT Rules Leaseholder Must Pay Service Charges
Both landlords and tenants can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for a determination of whether a service…
ET Erred in Considering ‘Last Straw’ in Constructive Dismissal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld an HGV driver’s appeal against the rejection of his constructive unfair…
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