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Attack on Adjudicator’s Jurisdiction Fails

Posted11 August 2015

Adjudicators’ powers to resolve contract disputes are frequently challenged by those who are unhappy with their decisions. However, in a guideline case, the High Court has thrown out one attack...

Personal Bankruptcy Limits Increase

Posted10 August 2015

Changes to the Insolvency Act 1986 that are being introduced on 1 October 2015 will mean that a person will no longer be able to be made bankrupt if they...

Final Warnings Must Be Given in Good Faith to Have Any Effect

Posted7 August 2015

In Way v Spectrum Property Care Limited, the Court of Appeal has ruled that final warnings given in bad faith cannot be relied upon when assessing whether or not there...

No Presumption About What is Best For Children

Posted6 August 2015

You might think that the courts will always seek to see that a child is brought up by one of its parents, assuming he or she is willing and able...

Nuisance Calls and Texts Law Change

Posted5 August 2015

Since 6 April 2015, changes to the law have given the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) enhanced powers to take action against companies making nuisance marketing calls and sending spam messages. ...

Flooring Company Can’t Use ‘Champagne’ Name

Posted4 August 2015

A trade association representing Champagne producers has come down hard on a British flooring company which hoped to bask in the glory of the sparkling wine by registering trade marks...