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This year marks a grim milestone, being the 5th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster in which 72 people lost their lives. The ramifications from the disaster have certainly been far-reaching. Continue reading →
Where irresolvable differences of opinion render an employment relationship entirely unworkable, dismissal may be justified. However, as one case showed, a knee-jerk response is never wise and a failure to allow time for reflection and the observance of proper procedures is likely to have serious financial consequences (Jayadev v AM Technology Ltd). Continue reading →
If a neighbour has been granted planning permission for a development to which you object, you would be forgiven for thinking that there is nothing more you can do about it. As one case showed, however, with the benefit of expert legal advice that is by no means always so. Continue reading →
Operators of noise-generating businesses sometimes have good reason to fear the consequences of residential development nearby. However in a recent case, planning permission for construction of 79 new homes on a site adjoining a historic airfield survived a High Court challenge. Continue reading →
Brexit has for years been a constant topic of conversation, but some of its potentially serious consequences remain largely unknown outside specialist legal circles. That was certainly so in the case of a retired couple who were perturbed to receive a substantial tax demand after spending 30 years living in France. Continue reading →
In the 5th edition of the Board Minute, we catch up with Nick Taylor, Partner and Head of Media & Entertainment. Nick combines great expertise with sound commercial and strategic advice, earning himself a fantastic reputation among professionals, media bodies and public figures. Continue reading →
In recent years, we have witnessed the rise of the social media influencer. Social media influencers have established strong social media platforms with thousands of followers, which provide power to influence or persuade audiences to buy certain products or services. Continue reading →
Sam Uwins, Head of StarBox, works with entrepreneurs and start-ups, helping them to grow and scale their businesses. He answers questions on the stratospheric rise of influencers and what that means for businesses. Continue reading →
If you are amongst the cohort of workers who have been made redundant in the wake of the pandemic and feel that you have been treated unfairly, you should contact a solicitor without delay. In one case, a bar manager who was sacked without notice received thousands of pounds in compensation (Stanley v Stratsmore Investments Ltd). Continue reading →
The statutory definition of ‘disability’ came under close Court of Appeal analysis in an employment case concerning a sales executive plagued by paranoid delusions that he was being followed and constantly monitored by a malign gang of Russians. Continue reading →
