29 Jul, 2022 Is compulsory mediation on its way for commercial litigation? By Michael Frisby The Government has announced a consultation on proposals to introduce compulsory mediation for claims under £10,000. This will impact...
28 Jul, 2022 Failed furlough – strict eligibility criteria By Stevens & Bolton LLP In a recent first tier tribunal decision, Carlick Contract Furniture Ltd was assessed by HMRC for furlough monies it claimed in respect...
21 Jul, 2022 Court finds that consensual novation by conduct trumps requirement for variations to be in writing By Stevens & Bolton LLP The recent decision of Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd & Another v MWWMMWM Ltd [2022] EWHC 1191 (Comm) has dealt with some important contractual...
21 Jul, 2022 What does the future hold for UK tax policy? By Rosie Todd The press is awash with speculation about the possible tax policies to be pursued by either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss. Perhaps when...
19 Jul, 2022 As temperatures soar – are a (heat)wave of adverse weather claims soon to follow? By Kimberley Eyssell “Exceptionally adverse weather conditions”. Four words which for many conjure up images of torrential rain, deep snow and blisteringly...
18 Jul, 2022 Covid loan arrears are higher than thought - but what's the bigger picture? By Matthew Padian I’ll be honest – I’d never heard of Kemi Badenoch before the current Tory leadership contest. But I did like her question to Rishi Sunak...
18 Jul, 2022 Route to British Citizenship for those subject to "historical legislative unfairness" By Stevens & Bolton LLP According to guidance updated on 28 June 2022, individuals can obtain British Citizenship under section 4L of the British Nationality Act...
18 Jul, 2022 There may be downsides to hybrid working - recent study identifies 44% increase in workplace bullying allegations this year By Stevens & Bolton LLP There has been a 44% increase in UK Employment Tribunal claims that feature bullying allegations over the last year, according to recent...
14 Jul, 2022 Feral divorce proceedings - a clear judicial warning By Nicola Harries "a disgraceful example of how financial remedy proceedings should not be conducted". Another case where a well-known family judge has...
14 Jul, 2022 Insolvency Service report concludes that landlords are, broadly speaking, equitably treated in CVAs By Matthew Padian For those who missed it the Insolvency Service published an excellent research report at the end of June which focuses on the treatment...
13 Jul, 2022 Court of Appeal rules defendant Damages Based Agreements (DBAs) are unlawful... By Katie Philipson As the economic climate causes a tightening of the belt, it's entirely conceivable that a defendant to civil proceedings may look to...
13 Jul, 2022 Parrots and second marriages By James Lister Whilst not many headlines will be this colourful (no parrot-related pun intended), this is yet another case that highlights the...