The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 were brought into force to protect consumers (meaning an individual, not a business) when they shop online or enter into other contracts at a distance with a supplier. In these circumstances, the...
The Court of Justice of the European Union has held in Hörnfeldt v Posten Meddelande AB that a national law can provide for retirement of employees at the age of 67. Swedish law provides for the so called '67 year rule'. Under that rule every...
The Court of Justice of the European Union has held in Hörnfeldt v Posten Meddelande AB that a national law can provide for retirement of employees at the age of 67. Swedish law provides for the so called ’67 year rule’. Under that rule...
Should an employment tribunal find a redundancy dismissal unfair by examining the scoring in a selection process? No, says the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in Nicholls v Rockwell Automation Ltd, unless the employer’s motives were in...
Should an employment tribunal find a redundancy dismissal unfair by examining the scoring in a selection process? No, says the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in Nicholls v Rockwell Automation Ltd, unless the employer's motives were in...
This article in the Telegraph looks at a case which is currently in the High Court, concerning a couple that are separating after living together for more than 15 years. They have a 16 year old son together and the property that they lived in was owned...
The Government has proposed shortening the 90 day consultation period for collective redundancies of 100 or more employees at one establishment to either 30 or 45 days. It argues that the current minimum consultation periods are not required by the...
The Government has proposed shortening the 90 day consultation period for collective redundancies of 100 or more employees at one establishment to either 30 or 45 days. It argues that the current minimum consultation periods are not required by the...
A short video article featuring Michelle Hayter , Dispute Resolution Partner talking about the rise of disputed wills . For a free initial meeting, please call 01202 499255 and Michelle or a member of her team will be happy to discuss...
In May of this year a new set of rules were introduced by the EU to regulate the use of cookies on websites . The British authority which oversees these things - the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – has given all UK website...
In May of this year a new set of rules were introduced by the EU to regulate the use of cookies on websites . The British authority which oversees these things – the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – has given all UK...
This article in the Telegraph looks at a case which is currently in the High Court, concerning a couple that are separating after living together for more than 15 years. They have a 16 year old son together and the property that they lived in was owned...
The Ministry of Justice has published the annual employment tribunal statistics for the year ending 31 March 2012. In 2011-12 employment tribunals received 186,300 claims, 15% less than the previous year. This was largely due to a 19% fall in multiple...
The Ministry of Justice has published the annual employment tribunal statistics for the year ending 31 March 2012. In 2011-12 employment tribunals received 186,300 claims, 15% less than the previous year. This was largely due to a 19% fall in multiple...
What’s the difference? As former Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey once said ‘the difference between the two is the thickness of a prison wall.’ Tax avoidance involves using legal means to reduce your current or future tax...
What’s the difference? As former Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey once said ‘the difference between the two is the thickness of a prison wall.’ Tax avoidance involves using legal means to reduce your current or future tax...
The Ministry of Justice (“MoJ”) has published the results of its consultation on the introduction of fees in employment tribunals . The changes are intended to be implemented in summer 2013. The MoJ has made it clear that the purpose of...
The Ministry of Justice (“MoJ”) has published the results of its consultation on the introduction of fees in employment tribunals . The changes are intended to be implemented in summer 2013. The MoJ has made it clear that the purpose of...
A short video article featuring Oonagh McKinney , Commerical Property Partner talking about the relaxed Sunday Trading Laws throughout the Olympics Read the full article: Relaxation of Sunday trading laws for London 2012 on our blog....
A short video article featuring Michelle Hayter , Dispute Resolution Partner talking about the rise of disputed wills . Read the full article: The rise of disputed wills on our blog. For a free initial meeting, please call 01202 499255 and ...
A short video article featuring Oonagh McKinney , Commerical Property Partner talking about the relaxed Sunday Trading Laws throughout the Olympics. Read the full article: Relaxation of Sunday trading laws for London 2012 on...