Legal Article
26/10/21
Every business will have information that it considers to be critical to its operations and success. For those in manufacturing this information is more delicate than other industries, as a key part of growth is core customers and supplier details. The business will want to prevent this…
Legal Article
05/10/21
Disputes between businesses do sometimes arise and if all attempts to come to an agreement or compromise are unsuccessful, commercial litigation may be something that you wish to proceed with. This can be a complex area of law, and strict protocols must be followed, so this guide aims to outline the key…
Legal Article
01/10/21
One of the key elements of defamation is the publication of statements complained of. However, depending on the nature, extent and the audience of such a publication may pose problems for a claimant to bring a claim for defamation. Continuing on from the recent article in relation to the statutory…
Legal Article
23/09/21
What is mediation? Mediation is a highly effective form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) during which parties involved in litigation or other disputes can negotiate with each other with the assistance of an independent mediator. The aim of a mediation is to reach a binding legal…
Legal Article
15/09/21
A significant number of EU workers from the UK have left the construction industry leading to those in the industry facing a substantial shortage of workers in some specialist trades. In addition to this, more than 500,000 UK-born construction workers are expected to retire in the next 10 to 15 years…
Legal Article
15/09/21
Due to the evolution of the Court system and the increase of internet resources, Court documents and information are generally more accessible to individuals who may wish to make a claim. It is therefore easier for a person who feels that they have been wronged to make a civil claim against those they…
Legal Article
15/09/21
Part 4 of our grounds for possession series considers ground 4 - Lets to students by educational institutions. What is the Ground 4 - Let to students by educational institutions? This ground allows educational establishments- such as universities- who let out properties to students, to be able…
Legal Article
14/09/21
The government has confirmed that notice periods for evictions will be returning to pre-pandemic notice periods as of the 1st October 2021. This also comes with a warning that it could be curtailed should the pandemic worsen again. This means landlords giving notice of their intention to evict via…
Legal Article
06/09/21
What is the Ground 3 - Out of Season holiday let? The purpose of having this ground is for landlords who switch between genuine holiday lets and standard residential let's, although you need to bear in mind that the residential let should be for no more than 8 months long. If you have a…
Legal Article
24/08/21
The Courts have recently reached a decision in relation to deposits taken in flat share situations where tenants change over time, but no additional deposits are paid to the landlord. Sturgiss & Gupta v Boddy & Ors- facts The landlord, Mr Boddy, rented out a property in 2004 to 4…
Legal Article
20/07/21
The recent case of Phoenix Interior Design Ltd v Henley Homes plc [2021] EWHC 1573 (QB) involved a number of complex legal issues, with particular attention paid to whether the supplier's terms and conditions were properly incorporated into the contract and if so, whether they could rely upon an…
Legal Article
18/06/21
Disputes over school uniform policies and the enforcement of them are common, controversial and usually gain unwanted publicity. It is therefore important for a school to know what legal considerations it must take into account when formulating their uniform policies and also how best to resolve a…
Legal Article
16/06/21
As restrictions are beginning to ease, businesses will likely be returning to their normal operations, and as such, may be looking to make an insurance claim for business interruptions suffered due to the Government restrictions imposed in response to the pandemic. In January 2021, the Supreme…
Legal Article
11/03/21
Following months of uncertainty for policy holders, on 15 January 2021, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in FCA v Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd and others [2021] UKSC 1 , an appeal from the High Court judgment in FCA v Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd and others [2020] EWHC 2448 (Comm) . The High…
Legal Article
12/01/21
Last week, the education secretary Gavin Williamson stated that schools in England must continue to provide children with high-quality teaching despite the recent lockdown and school closures. The bulk of this education provision will need to be delivered by a mixture of remote teaching and in-person…
