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• COVID-19 – High Court Waives Strict Time Limit in Data Protection Case

  • Posted2 October 2020

  The severe disruption to the legal process wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted judges to take a practical approach and, in some cases, to waive strict compliance with procedural...

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• Boss’s Ignorant Response to Employee’s Progressive Condition Proves Costly

  • Posted2 October 2020

  Employers who fail to provide support and understanding to sick workers can expect to pay a high price, both in financial and reputational terms. An Employment Tribunal (ET) made that...

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• Cakes v Confectionery – Tribunal Laments Confused State of VAT Rules

  • Posted30 September 2020

  In ruling that vegan sweet treats targeted at health food shops should be subject to VAT at the standard rate, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) lamented the long-standing confusion in the...

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• Court of Appeal Sanctions 'Informal' Tax Investigations in Landmark Case

  • Posted29 September 2020

  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) operate within the constraints of their statutory powers, but their ability to conduct ‘informal’ enquiries into taxpayers’ affairs, without limit of time, has been upheld...

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• Court of Appeal Sanctions ‘Informal’ Tax Investigations in Landmark Case

  • Posted29 September 2020

  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) operate within the constraints of their statutory powers, but their ability to conduct ‘informal’ enquiries into taxpayers’ affairs, without limit of time, has been upheld...

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• Liquidators Act to Recover £7 Million Invested in Abortive Flats Development

  • Posted28 September 2020

  Investing in property development projects is definitely not for the faint-hearted but, if things go wrong, professionals will help you to recoup as much of your money as possible. A...

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