Title deeds Ownership of property is evidenced by documents known as title deeds. The documents often include conveyances, transfers, assents, deeds of gift, mortgage deeds, leases, plans etc. Collectively, title deeds show the chain of ownership as well as...
On 15 May each year, the International Day of Families highlights the importance of strong family relationships, and the support families may need during difficult times. Whether dealing with separation, divorce, arrangements for children or financial...
A recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal 'EAT' on whistleblowing by a Sales Manager of a medical equipment provider gives a welcome perspective on the need for whistleblowers to provide specific information on the matters that they are...
Permanent Health Insurance 'PHI' claims feature in a recent judgment from Scotland's Court of Session Inner House, (equivalent to the Court of Appeal), it has now been established that an employee who has been dismissed can bring a claim for...
These risks are not always obvious. They often sit in standard boilerplate clauses that are skimmed over – only resurfacing when a deal goes wrong. Any effective negotiation should include these clauses, addressing them confidently, without stalling...
Pub chain J D Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay more than £25,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal concluded that it failed to make appropriate adjustments for an employee with autism during a disciplinary process. Background In ...
This blog outlines the most common and often overlooked situations where Attorneys must seek additional authority, along with practical guidance on preparing an application. Although an LPA gives Attorneys wide powers to manage a person’s property and...
It depends why, says the Employment Appeal Tribunal , in yet another case where social media posts have led to a clash between freedom of expression and an employer's wish not to risk offending clients: in Ngole v Touchstone Leeds the Claimant, who...
In Chand v EE Limited the employee had a clean 16-year record. After 4 separate incidents during customer interactions over several months in 2022, the employer dismissed her over policy breaches and allegations of fraud. The Employment Tribunal found...
From October 2026, Trades Union will have the right of access to workplaces, even if the employer does not currently recognise a Trade Union. The right of access allows unions to meet, support, represent, or organise workers (not just union members) and to...