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Supreme Court Rules on Car Finance Commissions

The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling that commissions paid by dealers to lenders in respect of car finance should be refunded to customers, in a decision which is likely to reduce the scope for similar claims going...
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MoJ Figures Show Increase in Estates Without a Will

The best way to ensure that your estate will pass to those you wish is to make a will and ensure it is kept up to date. Having a will in place will also make it easier to administer your estate. Figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) show that the...
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ET Erred in Considering 'Last Straw' in Constructive Dismissal

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld an HGV driver's appeal against the rejection of his constructive unfair dismissal claim, finding that the Employment Tribunal (ET) had misdirected itself on the proper approach to considering the 'last straw' (...
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Why good sense may make for better neighbours

The well-worn saying “good fences make good neighbours” is often trotted out during boundary disputes, to reinforce the value of clear dividing lines between properties.  But when Robert Frost popularised the saying in his poem Mending Wall...
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Costs of NHS Maternity Care Claims Revealed

Figures published in NHS Resolution's annual report for the year to 31 March 2025 show the cost of maternity-related clinical negligence claims against the NHS. Clinical negligence claims relating to maternity care totalled £3.5 billion in 2024/25,...
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Failure to Disclose Assets Invalidates Pre-Nuptial Agreement

The Court of Appeal has allowed a husband's appeal against a High Court decision upholding the validity of a pre-nuptial agreement (PNA), ruling that the wife's failure to disclose a significant proportion of her assets rendered the PNA invalid. The...
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Racing Regulators 'Competent Authorities' for Denial of Access Cover

Cases involving the extent of business interruption insurance cover for losses arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to come before the courts. Recently, the High Court was called upon to determine whether the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and...
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Sponsorship Letters for Studying or Working Abroad

For many young people, the opportunity to study or work abroad can be a once in a lifetime experience. As part of the visa/permit application process, parents or guardians may need to prepare a sponsorship letter. A sponsorship letter is a formal document...
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Woman Injured in Car Crash Obtains £50,000 Damages

A woman has secured compensation for injuries she suffered when another car collided with hers. The accident happened when she was driving around a traffic island. The other car veered into her lane, leading to a collision. Following the accident she went...
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Couple Not Entitled to Vesting Order in Property Held by Company

All land in England ultimately belongs to the Crown. In a recent case which serves as something of a cautionary tale , a couple who were the directors and shareholders of a company that had owned a property when it was dissolved have been unsuccessful in...
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