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Trade Marks – Similar Name Application Prevented

Posted11 March 2015

When there is a risk of confusion on account of the registration of a trade mark name similar to yours, prompt action is advised. Recently, well-known double glazing firm...

Tax Settlement Final, Rules Tribunal

Posted10 March 2015

Reaching a settlement with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in a tax dispute will normally lead to a letter of offer being agreed with them and signed by the taxpayer(s). ...

When is a Teacher Not a Teacher? High Court Rules

Posted9 March 2015

In a striking example of an employment relationship being transformed over time by custom and practice, the High Court has ruled on the status of a woman who was taken...

Contractor Liable When Shoddy Work Makes Flats Unfit for Human Habitation

Posted6 March 2015

The risks associated with buying ‘off plan’ are illustrated by a recent case in which the owners of more than 100 flats in two blocks in Leeds found themselves facing...

It Only Takes One

Posted4 March 2015

What happens to a tenancy when the tenant dies or a tenant couple split up has led to many legal cases over the years. A recent case dealt with...

Refusal to Mediate Justified, Rules Court

Posted3 March 2015

Normally, a refusal to mediate will incur the displeasure of the court and can be expensive if the court decides that the legal costs were higher than need be because...