All Legal updates articles – Page 31
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FeatureVulnerable people and competing rights
How does a Court of Protection judgment affect the media’s potential role in welfare proceedings?
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FeatureInterpreting wills
We look at an example of a misunderstanding of the purpose of a precedent following Lords’ decisions on interpretation.
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FeatureWorking ‘when required’
Zero-hours contracts are being demonised but the debate is a complex one.
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FeatureFreedom of information
A recent judgment by the Upper Tribunal in a case concerning MPs’ expenses sheds more light on this difficult issue.
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FeatureLandlord’s rights on tenant insolvency
Those facing non-payment of rent from a tenant have a number of options.
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FeatureCivil procedure: relief from sanctions
An overview and guidance for solicitors currently dealing with the changes post-Mitchell.
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FeatureLocal government: liberty and disability
Living arrangements for those with mental incapacity.
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FeatureSentencing and professional conduct
A run through LASPO changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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FeaturePrenuptial agreements and Radmacher
Family solicitors consider the potential implications of the Law Commission report, Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreement.
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FeatureCargo delivered late – assessing damages
A recent ruling in a late delivery of oil case puts the spotlight on the assessment of damages in international sale contract disputes.
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FeatureRights of audience and planning
Executive member representations did not ‘pollute’ contentious decision.
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FeatureVicarious liability – the two-stage test
When is an employer responsible for the actions of its employees?
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FeatureCivil procedure: CPR 6.9
A recent case offers a reminder of the need to carefully consider the rules on service of the claim form.
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FeatureCounting the cost post-separation
Problems can arise when taking into account bonuses earned after a couple have separated.
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FeatureThe Defamation Act 2013
It is not a consolidating ‘one-stop’ act for the core principles of defamation and cannot be considered in isolation.
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FeatureLocal government: abuse of power
A council that evicted a solicitors’ firm from authority-owned offices did so as a ‘punishment’.
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FeatureProbate: rectification and interpretation
An in-depth look at the recent important wills mix-up judgment.
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FeatureImmigration: Malta Individual Investor Programme
What next for the country’s controversial law that would allow people to live there for a fee?