Defamation or Opinion – Social media blurs the lines
Over 66% of the UK now use social media which has led to a huge rise in online reviews and…
Read moreBusiness owners cheer vital tax clarification
In the face of widespread professional concern, the government has tabled an amendment to the Finance Bill to clarify how…
Read moreDismissed for being Vegan?
A recent employment case has highlighted again how discrimination in the workplace can cover many forms, when a man was sacked for,…
Read moreHigh Court finds discretion is not always the better part of valour
In a concerning case for borrowers, the High Court has ruled that a lender’s discretion to demand full repayment of…
Read moreUpdate on Probate Fee Increase
Not long after the Budget announcement, The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to increase the fees charged when making an…
Read moreBudget woe for small company shareholders – Urgent action required
Now that the dust has settled on the Chancellors “giveaway” budget, closer examination reveals one lesser reported change will require owners of…
Read moreAutumn Budget 2018 – The End of Austerity
Self-proclaimed ‘Fiscal Phil’ delivered his 2018 Budget recently, and it appears that Christmas has come early from the spending spree…
Read moreLaw Commission Consultation on the Electronic Execution of Documents
The law relating to signatures and other formal documentary requirements has been considered by the Law Commission on several occasions…
Read moreEU Underlines Intellectual Property Infringement Costs
The Intellectual Property arm of the European Union has just issued its most comprehensive report yet on the scale, costs,…
Read moreAdditional Legal Rights for Grandparents Confirmed
The European Union’s highest court, the European Court of Justice (ECJ), has confirmed in a recent judgment that grandparents have…
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