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In Inclusive Technology v Williamson, the landlord had to compensate the tenant for failing to inform him that he had decided not to go ahead the redevelopment work that had […]

On 1 April 2010 a mandatory emissions trading scheme known as Carbon Reduction Commitment comes into force. The CRC is designed to encourage businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. It […]

A significant land contamination case was concluded recently, when the former owner and the developer of a site in Hertfordshire lost their appeal against an environmental remediation notice. The Secretary […]

There have been enough howls of protest and ridicule about the new Independent Safeguarding Authority and its sweeping remit, without the need for more of the same from us. The […]

We live in an age where political correctness is all. Like it or not, we have to operate in this regime, but some are going too far, not least in […]

The case in question was Pereda v Madrid Movilidad SA. Mr Pereda worked for the vehicle impounding department of Madrid City council.   The Case- Facts He had booked annual leave […]

Nick Cox has been taking a wry look at a string of court decisions filtering across from the US that highlight the gulf between our respective approaches to compensation. In […]

A recent decision will come as some relief to creditors who have benefit of a charging order. In Nationwide Building Society v Wright & Another [2009], the Court of Appeal […]

A recent important decision is worth knowing about as it has the potential to significantly affect the enforceability of exclusion clauses. In the light of the decision, you may wish […]

The prosecution of a Birdlip-based geotechnical company began in June at Stroud Magistrates’ Court, marking a new chapter in English law. It is the first case brought under the Corporate […]