McDonald’s Worker Compensated After ‘McFlurry Sacking’
A McDonald’s worker who was sacked for serving an “over generous” topping of chocolate on a dessert has accepted a four-figure out-of-court... Read More
The Cases of Lord McAlpine and Adrian Smith
The Cases of Lord McAlpine and Adrian Smith Two contrasting cases in the last week show up clearly the right and wrong... Read More
The Story of The Copy (right) Cat
The Isle of Mull is providing an interesting legal case concerning a ginger cat. The cat lives in the town of Tobermory... Read More
New Law on Squatters Not Thought Through
New Law on Squatters Not Thought Through “If you’re occupying a property (like land or a house) without permission you’re squatting. If... Read More
Unpaid work schemes: slavery or not?
Unpaid work schemes: slavery or not? We blogged on this case when it was before the High Court. In February 2013 –... Read More
Attention Landlords: Change to law of tenancy deposits
The introduction of compulsory authorised tenancy deposit schemes for assured shorthold tenancies under the Housing Act 2004 (“the Act”) was intended to... Read More
How Do You Choose a Lawyer?
How Do You Choose a Lawyer? The best way to answer this question is with other questions. How would you choose a... Read More
Stamp Duty “holiday” for first time buyers ends.
Stamp Duty “holiday” for first time buyers ends. The threshold at which stamp duty land transaction tax (SDLT) is payable was increased ... Read More
Improvements to Leasehold Business Premises
Improvements to Leasehold Business Premises Tenants of commercial premises used for a trade business or professional purposes are often unaware that they... Read More
Legal Aid Cut Backs
Legal Aid Cut Backs The Government plans to withdraw Public Funding (Legal Aid) for private family work within the next 12 to... Read More
