Latest News - October 2009

A lease cannot be ignored just because it is badly drafted
The fact that a lease may be poorly drafted does not mean that its terms and conditions can be ignored, even if that does cause practical difficulties for one of the parties involved. More>>>>

Default retirement age of 65 remains lawful – for the time being
The High Court has ruled that it is lawful for employers in the UK to oblige employees to retire at 65 even if those employees want to continue working. More>>>
Shop owners win appeal against refusal of planning permission
The owners of a cheesecake shop have won their appeal against a local authority decision refusing them permission to develop their premises. More>>>
Company wins damages from employee who set up rival business
A company which organises conferences has been awarded damages after a former employee used its database and confidential information to set up a rival business. More>>>