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Today's challenges towards equality

To honour International Women’s Day, Judge & Priestley has produced three articles looking at the struggle to overcome discrimination and to create a more equal society. In this third piece, we look at how, despite huge strides to overcome...

Advancing women's rights into the 21st century

To honour International Women’s Day, Judge & Priestley has produced three articles looking at the struggle to overcome discrimination and to create a more equal society. In this second piece, we look at how despite landmark legal shifts in the...

The early battle for women's rights in the UK

To honour International Women’s Day, Judge & Priestley has produced three articles looking at the struggle to overcome discrimination and to create a more equal society. In this first piece, we look at how as little as 60 years ago, women had...

Couples in company law dispute over development project

Couples embroiled in company law battle over development project. Court drama unfolds as Majority's property transfer sparks legal firestorm. Court of Appeal overturns ruling, signalling a showdown in a full trial. Informal ops shed light on need for...

TV's Martin Lewis urges people to use Lasting Powers of Attorney

In an episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, the financial journalist commented on the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney, the legal documents drawn up when you are fit and healthy, authorising someone of your choosing to make decisions on your...

Government pledges to ban No-fault evictions before the General Election

Housing Secretary vows to ban No-fault evictions before next election, tackling landlord abuse. Proposed Renters (Reform) Bill aims to protect tenants' rights, including outlawing discriminatory practices, improving housing standards, and strengthening...

Administrators must repay deposit following indemnity clause dispute

Administrators told to refund deposit amidst Stoneywood Mill sale clash. Dispute over indemnity clauses between AW Estates Scotland Limited (AWESL) and ATE Farms Limited (ATE) led to court ruling. Breach by administrators cited, resulting in negotiation...

Son inherits farm as promised despite being left out of father's will

In a landmark decision, the High Court has granted Michael Spencer the right to inherit the family farm, challenging his exclusion from his father's will. This case highlights the legal recourse available when familial assurances clash with testamentary...

New law to make it easier for leaseholders to buy their freehold

The bill, introduced in December, aims to empower leaseholders with extended terms up to 990 years, transparent service charges, and easier property management. Key features include redress scheme access, increased floor space limits for mixed-use blocks,...

Football club security guard loses unfair dismissal claim over dirty kit

A recent case at Brighton Football Club raises questions on job duties and dismissals. A security supervisor with a decade of service lost his claim of unfair dismissal after refusing to make laundry duties a permanent part of his role. The Employment...
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