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Son inherits farm as promised despite being left out of father's will

In a landmark decision, the High Court has granted Michael Spencer the right to inherit the family farm, challenging his exclusion from his father's will. This case highlights the legal recourse available when familial assurances clash with testamentary...

New law to make it easier for leaseholders to buy their freehold

The bill, introduced in December, aims to empower leaseholders with extended terms up to 990 years, transparent service charges, and easier property management. Key features include redress scheme access, increased floor space limits for mixed-use blocks,...

Football club security guard loses unfair dismissal claim over dirty kit

A recent case at Brighton Football Club raises questions on job duties and dismissals. A security supervisor with a decade of service lost his claim of unfair dismissal after refusing to make laundry duties a permanent part of his role. The Employment...

Law Society warns of potential fraud with introduction of electronic wills

The Law Society has cautioned that the adoption of electronic wills may heighten the risk of fraud. In response to the Law Commission's consultation on wills reform, the Society emphasises the need for thorough research before implementation. While 50%...

Proposed ban on no-fault eviction of tenants postponed indefinitely

In a surprising twist, the government has indefinitely postponed the much-anticipated ban on no-fault evictions under 'Section 21'. Housing Secretary Michael Gove cites the need for a revamped court system before the ban can be implemented,...

Company entitled to cancel franchise agreement over late accounts

In a recent ruling by the Commercial Court, a franchisor, Winkworth Franchising Ltd, was deemed justified in cancelling a contract due to the franchisee's failure to provide accounts within the agreed timeframe. Despite multiple requests from Winkworth,...

English company given all clear to be sold to foreign owners

In a landmark decision, Cerus Endovascular Ltd, a leading medical supplies company in England and California, has secured court approval for its acquisition by foreign giant Stryker Holdings BV. The court greenlit a scheme of arrangement under the Companies...

Pensions & The Galbraith Tables: A brief introduction

The Galbraith Tables aim to offer a preliminary estimate for pension values, aiding informed decisions in financial settlements.  When it comes to financial remedies, one of the parties’ main assets is likely to be their pensions. However, this...

Company loses first attempt to recover £200k 'paid by mistake'

In a recent legal tussle, Bonvilston Vale Ltd faced setbacks in its pursuit to reclaim £200,000 allegedly paid in error to contractor Amser Building Ltd. The intricate details of the case, involving a terminated contract, a new contractor in the...

Citibank employee loses dismissal claim over 'two lunch' sacking

An employee of the global financial institution lost an unfair dismissal claim over questionable expense claims during a business trip to Amsterdam. He faced termination after filing for two lunches on the company's €100 daily allowance. His manager...
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