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Alternatives to democracy

It seems ironic to many of us living in Britain that our government is going round the world telling other countries that they need to become democratic; meanwhile, back home, our democracy is going backwards. Specifically, we have lost 500 years in the l... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Holiday Rights for Employees on Sick Leave

On 10 June 2009 the House of Lords made a decision on a case that has been going on for almost 4 years. Regretfully the outcome was not that expected and the result has meant that it has a big impact on employers. The outcome briefly is that a fai... Read >
Author: HRSolutionsUK

King Henry VIII and Chancel Repair Liability: His Conveyancing Legacy.

A legal Conveyancing nightmare was finally over this week, for a couple forced to auction their home to pay for repairs to their local church, for which they were responsible under an arcane law known as Chancel Repair liability. The Wallbanks sold the... Read >
Author: Paul Hajek, Clutton Cox solicitors

RBS to slash bank charges

RBS and NatWest customers will be happy to hear that overdraft fees are to be slashed, saving many consumers hundreds of pounds per month. It is hoped that the move will encourage other banks to follow suit and cut fees. The taxpayer owns 70% of RBS... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch

Pancake Day Races

Pancake Day has not only become a great way to use the foods that were given up for Lent, but also a fantastic way to celebrate and have fun. In London, for example there are a growing number of annual Pancake races. The aim of the race is to run as fast ... Read >
Author: Luka Malgaj

Gene Test Could Put Life Cover At Risk

Those who have taken gene tests to check if they are at risk from developing diseases such as breast cancer have been warned that they may be denied life insurance. This warning has come from an influential panel of peers. It is believed that insurance... Read >
Author: seamus

Warning over Holiday pay claims

Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are advising businesses that engage self-employed sub contractors to ensure they cannot be classified as workers. Following the HMRC V Stringer case last month, the House of Lords ruled that workers can ... Read >
Author: Alex Askew

Warning over holiday pay claims

Warning over Holiday Pay Claims Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are advising businesses that engage self-employed sub contractors to ensure they cannot be classified as workers. Following the HMRC V Stringer case last month, the Ho... Read >
Author: Alex Askew

Decision time for Bank Charges Case

An appeal in the House of Lords is due to begin this week that may determine the future of overdraft fees incurred by millions of customers across Britain. The appeal, put forward by some of the UK's main banks, will be heard by five Law Lords and is i... Read >
Author: Which4u

Difference between Common Law and Civil Law in Canada

The Canadian legal system in every province except for Quebec is based on the British common law system. The Quebec province retains a civil system for issues of private law, however both of these legal systems are subject to the Constitution of Canada. I... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso

Injured Workers See Glimpse Of Victory

The long running saga surrounding workers' exposure to asbestos has seen many swings and roundabouts, including a number of highly controversial decisions, but there is hope that the matter of compensation could finally be coming closer to being resolved.... Read >
Author: Darrell

Appeal Court rules that the Office of Fair Trading does have the power to investigate bank charges 2

The appeal by eight banks against the decision of the High Court regarding whether or not the OFT have the authority to deal with the fairness of bank charges has been thrown out. The judges also told the banks that they could not take the case to the ... Read >
Author: bankrebate

Music Review of Superabundance by Young Knives

"Young Knives" are a three-piece indie rock band hailed from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire in England. Their band members are Henry Dartnell (Vocals and Guitar), Thomas "House of Lords" Dartnall (Vocal and Bass) and Oliver Askew (Drums and Backing Voc... Read >
Author: Darren Tan

Worst cases of Malicious Damage

As we march inexorably towards an age of ill discipline and rampant behaviour in all forms and fashions, more and more cases of malicious damage to property are reported on a regular basis, South Africa not being the only country under the cosh of violent... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid

Common Law Contract Enforcement Requirements: Privity

Privity of contract is one of the most basic rules of the common law of contract and one of the defining tests for the validity of any contract. This doctrine essentially determines who is a party to contract and who may rely upon the rights granted under... Read >
Author: Rebecca Lim

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