As 2020 passed the baton to 2021, any optimism we may have been harbouring about a gradual return to normality, as the vaccination programme began its rollout, was badly dented by another lockdown and the inevitable economic disruption that entails.
When shareholder disputes lead to actions to oust investors or wrestle control from individuals, appealing to court for an unfair prejudice remedy may be the only route available to those adversely affected.
There are several well-established grounds for challenging the validity of a Will, undue influence being one. It is no secret that in order to succeed in an undue influence claim there is a heavy evidential burden but the recent case of Jones & Others v Jones is an example of a successful claim against the validity of the Will under the grounds of undue influence.
2020 has been a year like no other and undoubtedly the major change in this area of law has been the amendment to the Wills Act 1837 which had been unchanged legislation for approaching 200 years.
In this guide, we cover the most common forms of cancer. We also explain what happens if you believe that the treatment you received has fallen short of what you expect
An acquired brain injury can be life changing with many of those affected facing a potential lifetime of disability. An acquired brain injury is one that is not congenital and occurs either at or at any time after birth.
The guide gives you the information that you need to start processing how to live well with dementia or how to support someone so that they are able to live well with dementia. It is also a guide on the necessary steps to build a safe and secure future.
It may feel scary or uncomfortable to consider bringing a medical negligence claim against the people who are supposed to be caring for you and your health but sometimes that step needs to be taken. This might be because you have been left in pain following treatment or unable to work.
The government has this month extended the deadline for registering an intention to settle from 31 May 2018 to 30 September 2018. For those affected, the Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 contains some of the most significant changes to tax legislation in recent memory (the 2019 Loan Charge).
The importance of a fair investigation was highlighted in the recent case of Carmelli Bakeries Ltd v Benali [2013]. Here, the EAT upheld the employment tribunal’s decision that an employee, who admitted an act of gross misconduct, was unfairly dismissed and victimised by his employer.