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Wife Entitled to Maintenance Until Sale of Family Home

When divorcing couples disagree on how assets should be divided, the courts will seek to arrive at...

Equal Pay Claims - EAT Reconsiders Material Factor Defence

An employer will be able to defeat an equal pay claim under the Equality Act 2010 if it can show...

Woman's Neglect Claim Against Council Can Proceed

Anyone who has suffered serious neglect in childhood may be able to claim compensation if...

Breach of Warranty Claim Can Go to Trial

After a company has been purchased, any allegations that the seller is in breach of warranties...

Removal of Guttering Leads to Costly Court Battle

Disagreements between neighbours over where the boundary between their properties lies can...

Retired Businessman's Final Will Ruled Invalid

Having your will drawn up professionally by a qualified solicitor is always a sensible precaution,...

Dock Worker Wins Settlement After Fall from Height

A man has secured a damages settlement after he fell from height on his first day working at a dry...

Lidl Succeeds in Trade Mark Infringement Claim

The Court of Appeal has ruled on a dispute between supermarket giants Lidl and Tesco, upholding...

Company Owner's Negligible Value Claim Unsuccessful

When an asset falls in value to the point that it is almost worthless, it may be possible to make...

Supreme Court Rules on Strike Action Protections

The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in a long-running case concerning whether...

Substantial Damages for Woman Hit While Crossing Road

A woman who was hit by a speeding driver while crossing a road in a city centre has been awarded a...

Wrong Address a Reasonable Excuse for Landlord

Landlords would be well advised to ensure all records regarding their properties are kept up to...

GPs Not Liable for Woman's Death from Stroke

Medical staff often have to choose between different treatment options, which can lead to...

Former Shipping Worker Wins Asbestos Damages

A man who developed mesothelioma years after he was exposed to asbestos while working for a...

Former Group Company's Fees Subject to VAT

Supplies between companies in the same VAT group are disregarded for VAT purposes by virtue of...

High Court Grants Parental Order Despite Previous Adoption

In law, adopted children are regarded as having been born to their adoptive parents. The Family...

New National Minimum Wage Rates

The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2024 came into force on 1 April and provided...

Boy Who Fell Off Quad Bike Entitled to Damages

People who are injured when riding in a vehicle driven by someone else may still be entitled to...

Flat Owner Not Liable for Pre-existing Structural Issues

When building owners carry out works on their property, are they liable for damage to adjoining...
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