Are We Nearing the End of the French Credit Monopoly?
The decree implementing Article 167 of law no. 2015-990 of 6 August 2015 (“Act”) has finally been adopted and published, 6 months behind schedule. Better late than never? The decree (“Decree”…
Read MoreDirectors’ Fiduciary Duties: A Salient Reminder
BACKGROUND The recently heard case in the Chancery Division of Haysport Properties Ltd and another v Ackerman EWHC 393 (CH) provides a stark warning regarding the importance of directors adhering…
Read MoreThe EU Referendum: You’d Better Beleave It
In commercial litigation lawyers are taught to look at a situation not only with reference to the letter of the law, but the overall commercial context and the strategic dynamic of each dispute that…
Read MoreInsolvency Legislation Changes – Update
In March 2015, we reported on the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the “Act”) and the important changes to insolvency legislation. Before becoming effective, a number of the…
Read MoreStepping Stones to Successful Third Party Litigation Funding
Introduction It has its proponents and its detractors but whichever side of the debate you happen to support, one thing for certain is that third party litigation funding in the UK is alive, well…
Read MoreBUDGET 2016 – Employment Related Taxation Changes
In this blog we will be discussing the legal implications of the Budget 2016 with regard to employment related taxation changes. Tax and NICs rules for pay-offs Certain forms of termination…
Read MoreHoliday Pay – is this the end of the issue?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has rejected British Gas’ appeal and upheld the Employment Tribunal Judgment in Lock v British Gas Trading Limited. The Employment Tribunal, following a…
Read MoreCannot Compute – The end of the Lawyer is not nigh
Driverless cars are on the horizon, computers are winning game shows and robots are disarming bombs. You could be forgiven for thinking that, soon, all of life’s legal problems will also be solve…
Read MoreDyslexic employee wins claim against Starbucks
An employee of Starbucks who suffers from dyslexia, has successfully brought a claim of disability discrimination in the Employment Tribunal following her employer’s treatment of her resulting from…
Read MoreAttention all online traders: Websites must now direct customers to a new Online Dispute Resolution platform
A new Online Dispute Resolution Platform (ODR Platform) is being set up by the European Commission to provide online traders and consumers in the EU with a simple, cost-effective out of court…
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