Practice points – Page 28
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FeatureMore tales of the unexpected
This article enlarges upon the piece on SDLT published on 27 January (‘Close the knowledge gap to avoid costly mistakes’). It gives six more examples of how complex, arbitrary and arguably unfair the stamp duty rules on residential property transactions can be. It also corrects facts in the ‘town house’ ...
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FeatureClarity on ‘dominant purpose’ test
The Court of Appeal has provided important guidance in relation to LAP in two recent judgments.
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FeatureA clause for concern in the workplace
Employment law and Brexit: The Withdrawal Agreement Bill has received royal assent and become law.
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FeatureLegal needs: Seeking professional help
Last week saw publication of the biggest ever survey of legal needs in England and Wales, commissioned by the Law Society and umbrella regulator the Legal Services Board.
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FeatureQuestionable justification for the killing of General Soleimani
Was the U.S. acting lawfully under the international laws governing the use of armed force?
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FeatureChanging insolvency legislation for the better
How can we improve the situation for financially distressed businesses?
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FeatureBusiness and human rights
Multinational businesses face legal and organisational challenges in their efforts to implement human rights commitments.
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FeatureDisclosure pilot scheme in the Business and Property Courts
The scheme is set to become permanent.
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OpinionADR – the time has come
Action in civil litigation is moving from trial to alternative dispute resolution.
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