Across the country, some local Councils are implementing, or looking to implement, selective licensing schemes for private landlords of residential accommodation. The selective licensing schemes being introduced mean that landlords...
Religious Discrimination: IR v JQ
Can a Catholic doctor’s dismissal for remarrying constitute unlawful discrimination under European law? Yes, held the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the recent case of IR v JQ [2018]...
The Significance Of A Pre-Nuptial Agreement – KA v MA
Anyone who has been through a divorce will probably tell you how awful, upsetting, distressing or bitter it was. Perhaps most of all, however, they will complain about how expensive...
Workplace Dress Codes
A workplace dress code enforced by a business can sometimes be a contentious subject amongst its employees, and it can often be a hard balancing act for employers between allowing...
FCA And Pensions Regulator Release Joint Regulatory Strategy
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Pensions Regulator have today released a paper setting out their joint strategy for tackling some of the problems in today’s pensions market. Both authorities...
“An Advertisement For Adjudication” – Imperial Chemical Industries Limited v Merit Merrell Technology Limited
The long running dispute of Imperial Chemical Industries Limited (ICI) v Merit Merrell Technology Limited (MMT) received its latest instalment in June this year. The dispute arose out of works...
Civil Partnership Laws For Mixed-Sex Couples
The Government has recently announced that they will be changing the laws regarding civil partnerships to allow mixed-sex couples to enter into a civil partnership instead of getting married. Following...
Sports Direct International Granted Permission To Appeal Decision Regarding Legal Advice Privilege
In the course of investigating the actions of Grant Thornton, as auditors for Sports Direct International (SDI), the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is seeking disclosure of various documents in SDI’s...
Using A Will Writer – Why Not?
You may be considering creating a new Will. There are a wealth of companies out there who all seemingly offer the same thing but for very different prices. Like all...
Sight Loss Or Impairment After Having Lens Implants
According to reports since 2015, there have been claims that some artificial lens implants have caused recipients to suffer varying degrees of sight loss or impairment. The claims are currently...
Is Creating A New Charity The Best Option For You?
The decision to create or form a charity is a big decision to make, but in certain scenarios it might not be the best option available to you and there...
What To Do When The Company You Used To Create A Trust Arrangement No Longer Exists
Have you entered into a Trust arrangement for your property and/or savings only to find that the company you used is no longer in operation? Read on to find out...
